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Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say

The Trump administration is calling it a conservation success story.

Environment

Federal wildlife officials are removing protections for a Florida bird no longer considered threatened while agreeing to protect 11 other local plants and animals.Why it matters: The delisting of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wood stork" data-vars-click-url="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/waterbirds/wood-stork/" data-vars-content-id="7a7be545-c8fa-4eaf-98ee-bea86b7b1a99" data-vars-headline="Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/waterbirds/wood-stork/" target="_blank">wood stork</a> — decades after it was deemed endangered in 1984 — is being hailed by the Trump administration as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="conservation success" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2026-02/wood-stork-delisted" data-vars-content-id="7a7be545-c8fa-4eaf-98ee-bea86b7b1a99" data-vars-headline="Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2026-02/wood-stork-delisted" target="_blank">conservation success</a> story.By the numbers: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the wood stork was near extinction in 1984, as its population had declined by more than 75% since the 1930s.<ul><li>That was largely due to habitat loss, especially in South Florida, the agency says.</li><li>In 2014, it was reclassified from endangered to threatened.</li><li>Today, the bird&#x27;s breeding population is estimated at between 10,000 and 14,000 nesting pairs — more than twice the number compared to when the species was listed.</li><li>Their breeding habitat stretches across Florida and other southern states.</li></ul>The other side: The Center for Biological Diversity argues the bird has not met recovery goals in South Florida and that Trump administration policies are threatening its wetland habitat, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inside Climate News" data-vars-click-url="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09022026/south-florida-plants-animals-endangered-species-act/" data-vars-content-id="7a7be545-c8fa-4eaf-98ee-bea86b7b1a99" data-vars-headline="Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09022026/south-florida-plants-animals-endangered-species-act/" target="_blank">Inside Climate News</a>.Meanwhile, following a lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to finalize protections for the 11 other plant and animal species.<ul><li>Those include the Florida Keys mole skink, the Rim Rock crowned snake and the Key ring-necked snake, Inside Climate News reported.</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: The delisting of the wood stork will be final on March 9.

What Tallahassee's property tax overhaul could cost South Florida governments

The House and the Senate must agree on a proposal before it goes to the voters.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Florida" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/24/miami-dade-property-tax-debate-ron-desantis" data-vars-content-id="17837809-399d-48dc-8af3-58fe4802a707" data-vars-headline="What Tallahassee&#x27;s property tax overhaul could cost South Florida governments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/24/miami-dade-property-tax-debate-ron-desantis" target="_self">South Florida</a> counties stand to lose hundreds of millions in tax collections if property tax changes advancing in the Legislature become law, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/bill-summary-hjr-201-203-205-207-209-211-and-213?mc_cid=c9718583ff&amp;mc_eid=81b69123db" data-vars-content-id="17837809-399d-48dc-8af3-58fe4802a707" data-vars-headline="What Tallahassee&#x27;s property tax overhaul could cost South Florida governments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/bill-summary-hjr-201-203-205-207-209-211-and-213?mc_cid=c9718583ff&amp;mc_eid=81b69123db" target="_blank">report</a> by the Florida Policy Institute (FPI).Why it matters: Property taxes, collected by cities, counties and school districts, fund critical infrastructure and services, including law enforcement, parks maintenance, social services and schools.

Miami "supertall" developer plans another downtown skyscraper

The city's downtown skyline is getting supersized.

Real Estate

Miami&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown skyline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/03/07/real-estate-luxury-high-rises-pagani-residences" data-vars-content-id="7763b715-70a3-48cf-b3a8-51e19c1abd83" data-vars-headline="Miami &quot;supertall&quot; developer plans another downtown skyscraper" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/03/07/real-estate-luxury-high-rises-pagani-residences" target="_self">downtown skyline</a> is getting supersized.The big picture: With the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://propertymg.com/portfolio/waldorf-astoria-residences-miami" data-vars-content-id="7763b715-70a3-48cf-b3a8-51e19c1abd83" data-vars-headline="Miami &quot;supertall&quot; developer plans another downtown skyscraper" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://propertymg.com/portfolio/waldorf-astoria-residences-miami" target="_blank">Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami</a> slated to become the city&#x27;s tallest building when it opens in 2028, developer Property Markets Group (PMG) announced Thursday that another &quot;supertall&quot; is on its way.

Scoop: WLRN employees criticize leadership amid Miami-Dade Schools lawsuit

The dispute has been brewing since the summer.

Education

Senior employees of Miami-Dade&#x27;s public radio station say they&#x27;ve lost trust in its leadership amid a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="monthslong legal fight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/10/miami-dade-schools-lawsuit-wlrn" data-vars-content-id="28c8bf0f-b5e8-4ee2-bf9a-f035f0898001" data-vars-headline="Scoop: WLRN employees criticize leadership amid Miami-Dade Schools lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/10/miami-dade-schools-lawsuit-wlrn" target="_self">monthslong legal fight</a> with the county&#x27;s school district.

New South Florida record stores feed growing vinyl demand

South Florida vinyl lovers have two new places to check out.

Music

A new record store in Doral and the announced opening of another in Fort Lauderdale are adding to South Florida&#x27;s vinyl music scene.Why it matters: Analog music&#x27;s resurgence has seen vinyl sales in the U.S. increase for 18 straight years, selling over 43 million copies in 2024, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Statista" data-vars-click-url="https://www.statista.com/chart/7699/lp-sales-in-the-united-states/?srsltid=AfmBOorUELKAP1UcPNDm0qchJyhPxpOkv4z9WOg-cRfl7MeA7Du-vfwo" data-vars-content-id="51e69bbd-d53e-46f7-9ef7-81d01f647572" data-vars-headline="New South Florida record stores feed growing vinyl demand" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.statista.com/chart/7699/lp-sales-in-the-united-states/?srsltid=AfmBOorUELKAP1UcPNDm0qchJyhPxpOkv4z9WOg-cRfl7MeA7Du-vfwo" target="_blank">Statista</a>.

Concerts we're looking forward to in 2026

The city's venues are bringing a range of genres to the 305.

Things to Do

We may be just one week into the new year, but it&#x27;s never too early to plan your concert schedule for the year.<ul><li>Here are some of the shows coming to Miami in 2026.</li></ul>

Florida's top Christmas songs

Mariah Carey&#x27;s &quot;All I Want For Christmas Is You&quot; remains the top holiday song in Florida and the rest of the U.S., according to iHeartRadio.Why it matters: Nothing gets the holiday season started quite like off-key loved ones trying to hit Carey&#x27;s high note &quot;youuuuuuu.&quot;

Miami Art Week: The concerts to know about

If you&#x27;re more of a music and less of an art fan, you&#x27;re in luck: There are tons of shows throughout the week to satisfy your concert itch. Between the lines: This isn&#x27;t an exhaustive look at shows, just the ones that caught our attention and haven&#x27;t sold out.

Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida's economy, report says

The report says indie venues added $4.2 billion to the state GDP

Independent music venues in Florida generated $7.8 billion in economic output and added $4.2 billion to the state GDP, per a first-of-its-kind <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/68e5b4babef8e030e74ddf34/1759884474378/2025-NIVA-State-of-Live-Report-FL.pdf" data-vars-content-id="2fc1f7fd-1018-4ac4-9f2a-39ef1330fa90" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida&#x27;s economy, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/68e5b4babef8e030e74ddf34/1759884474378/2025-NIVA-State-of-Live-Report-FL.pdf" target="_blank">report</a>.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nivassoc.org/stateoflive/state-reports" data-vars-content-id="2fc1f7fd-1018-4ac4-9f2a-39ef1330fa90" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida&#x27;s economy, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nivassoc.org/stateoflive/state-reports" target="_blank">report</a> was produced by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) to inform policymakers and music industry stakeholders about the importance of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="independent venues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/14/contemporary-at-blue-star-art-music-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="2fc1f7fd-1018-4ac4-9f2a-39ef1330fa90" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida&#x27;s economy, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/14/contemporary-at-blue-star-art-music-san-antonio" target="_self">independent venues</a>.

III Points is back! Here's what you need to know

The two-day event is expected to draw more than 50,000 people.

Happy III Points weekend to all who celebrate!The big picture: This year&#x27;s two-day festival, featuring more than 150 artists and 12 stages across five city blocks in the heart of Wynwood, is expected to draw more than 50,000 people.Why it matters: The influx of people and events impacts everyone in Miami (hello, more traffic!), whether you&#x27;re an attendee or not.

Miami's songs of the summer, according to Spotify

There isn't a true song of the summer this year it seems.

As Google Trends data suggests, people aren&#x27;t necessarily rallying around a particular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="song of the summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/10/tiktok-jet2-song-summer-alex-warren" data-vars-content-id="744ee439-77a8-49d9-8430-03f3fd77ce26" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s songs of the summer, according to Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/10/tiktok-jet2-song-summer-alex-warren" target="_self">song of the summer</a> this year, as they have in the past. The big picture: If last summer boasted an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abundance of refrains" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/08/04/brat-charli-xcx-chappell-roan-sabrina-carpenter-tiktok-pop" data-vars-content-id="744ee439-77a8-49d9-8430-03f3fd77ce26" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s songs of the summer, according to Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/08/04/brat-charli-xcx-chappell-roan-sabrina-carpenter-tiktok-pop" target="_self">abundance of refrains</a> — &quot;that&#x27;s that me espresso,&quot; &quot;they not like us,&quot; &quot;good luck, babe&quot; — this summer is all crickets, trends data suggests.

Miami's new music wave is powered by Frost School students

Frost School musicians are shaking up the local scene with shows, singles and a showcase.

Miami&#x27;s emerging musicians are joining forces this weekend for a special concert highlighting the impact of the University of Miami&#x27;s music school.Why it matters: The newest crop of students from the Frost School of Music are reinvigorating the local music scene as they play shows across the city, release new albums of original music, and collaborate with classmates.

"Immediate pain:" Arts and culture community rallies against proposed budget

The proposal would slash 50% from the county's cultural grant funding.

Local arts and culture organizations are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sounding the alarm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMq-FiiRZ98/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="57caa52e-4c8c-4ec4-90e7-2ddf34ab274e" data-vars-headline="&quot;Immediate pain:&quot; Arts and culture community rallies against proposed budget" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMq-FiiRZ98/?img_index=1" target="_blank">sounding the alarm</a> about a proposed 50% cut to the county&#x27;s cultural grant funding, urging residents to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sign a petition" data-vars-click-url="https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-the-arts-protect-our-culture-protect-miami-dade?source=direct_link&amp;" data-vars-content-id="57caa52e-4c8c-4ec4-90e7-2ddf34ab274e" data-vars-headline="&quot;Immediate pain:&quot; Arts and culture community rallies against proposed budget" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-the-arts-protect-our-culture-protect-miami-dade?source=direct_link&amp;" target="_blank">sign a petition</a> that&#x27;s already garnered more than 3,000 signatures.Why it matters: Arts and cultural leaders say the $12.8 million in proposed cuts would devastate small organizations and local artists, and threaten programming for the city&#x27;s youth.<ul><li>Moreover, they say the lack of funding will hinder the arts community&#x27;s ability to boost the local economy and it would undermine decades of investment that made Miami a global hub and cultural destination.</li></ul>

Churchill's Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz

Fans got their hopes up that Churchill's Pub was reopening this weekend, but it's not ready just yet.

This week has been an emotional roller coaster for fans of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Churchill&#x27;s Pub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2022/10/06/churchill-pub-for-sale-miami" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2022/10/06/churchill-pub-for-sale-miami" target="_self">Churchill&#x27;s Pub</a>, who were led to believe the long-shuttered dive bar was reopening this weekend after a five-year closure. <ul><li>It&#x27;s not — but a rep for the new owner tells Axios they&#x27;ll have more to say when reopening &quot;details are finalized.&quot;</li></ul>Why it matters: As more of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami&#x27;s classic spots" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/18y70en/what_are_some_of_your_favorite_spots_that_have/" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/18y70en/what_are_some_of_your_favorite_spots_that_have/" target="_blank">Miami&#x27;s classic spots</a> close down, the return of Churchill&#x27;s would mark a rare reversal of fortune for locals who miss the old Miami.Yes, but: Little is known about the new owner, who bought Churchill&#x27;s in a forced sale last year amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="foreclosure lawsuits" data-vars-click-url="https://therealdeal.com/miami/2022/10/04/churchills-pub-in-little-haiti-hits-market/" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://therealdeal.com/miami/2022/10/04/churchills-pub-in-little-haiti-hits-market/" target="_blank">foreclosure lawsuits</a>, or his plans for the Little Haiti bar.Zoom in: The buzz around a potential reopening began Tuesday, when a local music promoter made a surprise announcement on Instagram about a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grand reopening party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLBwNkKu0WD/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLBwNkKu0WD/?hl=en" target="_blank">grand reopening party</a>&quot; Saturday.<ul><li>Some fans couldn&#x27;t believe it, with one commenting, &quot;Is this a joke?&quot; </li><li>&quot;Wutttt,&quot; Miami electro-pop group <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Afrobeta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/12/18/north-beach-social-bandhsell-afrobeta" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/12/18/north-beach-social-bandhsell-afrobeta" target="_self">Afrobeta</a> commented.</li><li>&quot;No joke,&quot; promoter Dig Under Rock replied.</li><li>Artists mentioned in the concert flyer were also promoting the show online Wednesday.</li></ul>Plans soon changed when Dig Under Rock announced a &quot;change of venue&quot; to The Club in North Miami.<ul><li>&quot;Don&#x27;t shoot the messenger,&quot; said the Instagram. </li></ul>Friction point: The switch led to frustration and bemusement from jaded Churchill&#x27;s fans, who may remember when the pub&#x27;s Instagram page tricked some into thinking it was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="being turned into a Chili&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqgoqMFrCtL/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqgoqMFrCtL/?hl=en" target="_blank">being turned into a Chili&#x27;s</a>. <ul><li>&quot;Did you guys just troll the reopening of [Churchill&#x27;s] for publicity? Even though it kinda stings, hats off to you, all publicity is good publicity,&quot; the lead singer of local metal band <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Prophets Of The Dark Side" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/prophetsofthedarkside/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/prophetsofthedarkside/?hl=en" target="_blank">Prophets Of The Dark Side</a> commented.</li><li>&quot;Corny,&quot; another comment read.</li></ul>The intrigue: Concert booker Frank Falestra told <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami New Times" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/churchills-pub-in-miami-closed-in-2020-is-it-returning-in-2025-23451075" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/churchills-pub-in-miami-closed-in-2020-is-it-returning-in-2025-23451075" target="_blank">Miami New Times</a> he organized the Saturday show at Churchill&#x27;s but the owner later told him the venue wasn&#x27;t ready.<ul><li>The grand opening will &quot;most likely&quot; be next month, Falestra told New Times, adding that Churchill&#x27;s has shows scheduled all the way through December.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: In a statement to Axios, Dig Under Rock said the concert &quot;was originally booked at Churchill&#x27;s but Churchill&#x27;s isn&#x27;t quite ready to reopen .... Churchill&#x27;s will hopefully reopen in a couple of weeks.&quot;<ul><li>David Siqueiros, the communications director for Churchill&#x27;s, confirmed to Axios Saturday isn&#x27;t the day.</li><li>&quot;We truly appreciate the passion and enthusiasm from the Churchill&#x27;s community — it&#x27;s a testament to how much this place means to so many,&quot; he said. </li></ul>Siqueiros told Axios fans can sign up for updates at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="churchillspub.com" data-vars-click-url="http://churchillspub.com/" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://churchillspub.com/" target="_blank">churchillspub.com</a>, which currently states &quot;We are back!&quot; and &quot;Opening soon.&quot;Flashback: Churchill&#x27;s, which first opened in 1979, closed in 2020 and has been embroiled in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legal disputes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/churchills-end-famed-miami-live-music-dive-might-be-gone-for-good-15581073" data-vars-content-id="e7108e77-aa50-4b34-bf10-4011ce291aed" data-vars-headline="Churchill&#x27;s Pub not reopening yet despite online buzz" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/churchills-end-famed-miami-live-music-dive-might-be-gone-for-good-15581073" target="_blank">legal disputes</a> among its previous owners, the bar&#x27;s ex-manager and lenders.<ul><li>Ex-owner Mallory Kauderer, who&#x27;s being sued by original owner David Daniels over the venue&#x27;s parking lots, sold Churchill&#x27;s last year to an entity named Dive Bar 215 LLC, which is controlled by someone named Philip Dillon, according to state business records.</li></ul>Editor&#x27;s note: This story has been updated with details about shows at Churchill&#x27;s being scheduled through December.