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Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library

Trump's presidential library design features statues, planes and golden escalators.

News

President Trump&#x27;s foundation released the first images of his planned downtown Miami presidential library this week, depicting a skyscraper that includes a presidential plane and multiple golden statues of Trump.Why it matters: The renderings offer a look at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" data-vars-content-id="f47ed0d7-3189-46ed-8b19-6b0db752d5ee" data-vars-headline="Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" target="_self">project</a> that would be Florida&#x27;s first presidential library and a dramatic addition to Miami&#x27;s skyline.

South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA's Artemis II blast off to the moon

Here's how to catch the moonshot from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Aerospace

It&#x27;s almost time for NASA&#x27;s moon flight to lift off — and here in South Florida, you may be able to see it from your backyard.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" data-vars-content-id="15711561-9c38-4cea-ba05-1adb31e4d0a8" data-vars-headline="South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA&#x27;s Artemis II blast off to the moon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" target="_self">Artemis II</a>, set to carry four astronauts around the moon on a 10-day mission, marks the first time humans will travel around the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city

The city could align local voting with federal and state elections.

Election

A proposal to move city elections from April to November has divided <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coral Gables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" data-vars-content-id="274cf6db-9926-4fbf-9772-360ff7a6f876" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" target="_self">Coral Gables</a>&#x27; elected officials and residents.Why it matters: If approved, the ballot measure would change the city&#x27;s charter to align local voting with federal and state elections — a move supporters say would boost turnout, while opponents argue it would cause local issues to be overshadowed.

South Florida "flying car" manufacturer debuts latest concept

A South Florida EVTOL manufacturer debuted its latest concept last week.

Doroni Aerospace, the Dania Beach company developing a line of luxury personal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="EVTOL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" data-vars-content-id="2eba763b-bfc7-4531-9b88-7cfb097a2338" data-vars-headline="South Florida &quot;flying car&quot; manufacturer debuts latest concept" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" target="_self">EVTOL</a> aircrafts, debuted its newest concept last week at an event attended by local elected officials and an advisor to Gov. DeSantis.

How the 1920s land boom built modern Miami

The boom created a dozen cities and shaped the region we live in today.

One hundred years ago, the Miami land boom led to the creation of cities like Coral Gables and local landmarks like the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Freedom Tower" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/06/24/freedom-tower-renovations-reopening" data-vars-content-id="5f1f17ac-6790-47b4-a91b-50465d53d6e2" data-vars-headline="How the 1920s land boom built modern Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/06/24/freedom-tower-renovations-reopening" target="_self">Freedom Tower</a>.Why it matters: The boom of the 1920s — about two decades after the city of Miami was incorporated — cemented us as a major metropolitan area.<ul><li>And this year, several local cities are celebrating their centennial with concerts and other community events. </li></ul>

Photos: Look back at 100 years of Miami-Dade history

What some of our landmarks of today looked like a century ago.

History

Let&#x27;s take a walk down memory lane, tracing the histories of our centennial cities.

All the Miami Art Week parties and concerts to know about

There are dozens of musical happenings and bashes to put on your radar.

Things to Do

Art week isn&#x27;t just about art. There are dozens of musical <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="happenings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="c4edf026-3767-425a-a99e-142b353ea848" data-vars-headline="All the Miami Art Week parties and concerts to know about" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/things-to-do" target="_self">happenings</a> and bashes to put on your radar.

Allergy season hits Florida dogs especially hard

A rising number of dogs are being treated for allergies and skin problems.

More pets in Florida, particularly dogs, are being treated for itchy skin and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="allergies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/11/allergy-season-length-map" data-vars-content-id="262c8966-7036-4bf7-b8b6-316200bc1d73" data-vars-headline="Allergy season hits Florida dogs especially hard" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/11/allergy-season-length-map" target="_self">allergies</a>.Why it matters: Seasonal allergies can be uncomfortable for furry friends, and they can lead to secondary issues, including skin infections.

Institute of Contemporary Art celebrates its 10th year

"Ten years is a real turning point in the lifetime of any institution."

As the Institute of Contemporary Art celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, those at its helm are honoring its accomplishments and looking ahead for what&#x27;s to come.Why it matters: &quot;Ten years is a real turning point in the lifetime of any institution,&quot; Alex Gartenfeld, the museum&#x27;s artistic director, tells Axios. &quot;I think this is a moment when we go from being a startup to consolidating our place in the community.&quot;

Miami Beach business owners worry about spring break crackdown

The city's video announcing that it's "breaking up" with spring break has gone viral.

Business

South Beach shootings get global news coverage every <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring break" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/02/09/south-beach-spring-break-florida-police-alcohol-drug-curfew" data-vars-content-id="b2059df3-2887-4b37-ba23-f105f791467f" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach business owners worry about spring break crackdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/02/09/south-beach-spring-break-florida-police-alcohol-drug-curfew" target="_self">spring break</a>, but this year, the government crackdown on the party crowds is making headlines instead.Why it matters: Miami Beach — which floods the city with police every year — is imposing new restrictions this week to prevent the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article273338150.html" data-vars-content-id="b2059df3-2887-4b37-ba23-f105f791467f" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach business owners worry about spring break crackdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article273338150.html" target="_blank">violence</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="overcrowding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article250090249.html" data-vars-content-id="b2059df3-2887-4b37-ba23-f105f791467f" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach business owners worry about spring break crackdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article250090249.html" target="_blank">overcrowding</a> that have led to curfews the last three years.

In honor of 305 Day, readers share what they love about Miami

Locals love the culture, the community and the nightlife.

Miami is a city of emotional extremes.<ul><li>Locals love the culture, the community and the nightlife. We also hate the traffic, unaffordability and flooding.</li></ul>Here&#x27;s what our readers had to say about Miami on 305 Day.Chris S. wrote: &quot;The things I love about Miami are the things that drive me crazy: the diversity of cultures, different kinds of foods, people from many different places with their fascinating stories.&quot;<ul><li>&quot;But then there&#x27;s the traffic (especially sharing the road with kamikazes), trying to shift gears to have a conversation in different languages, not to mention dealing with street closures every other day for festivals, bike races, marathons, etc.&quot;</li></ul>Annalisa D. had this to say: &quot;Grateful for Legion Park Yoga. Every Saturday morning, starting at 10am, Anamargret Sanchez (Miami&#x27;s best yoga instructor) teaches a yoga class for a full hour under the beautiful oak trees. And it&#x27;s free.&quot;<ul><li>&quot;And if you can&#x27;t make it, she records the class &amp; posts it on IG! She&#x27;s been hosting this class for well over a decade. Miami&#x27;s Upper Eastside community is so lucky to have this.&quot;</li></ul>Alexus B. wrote: &quot;I love the artsy culture and vibe. You would think art originated in Miami by how many buildings and creative businesses are thriving in the city.<ul><li>&quot;I also love how community-oriented the city is. There are many businesses/organizations working with communities to build opportunities and resources for one another.&quot;</li></ul>

How Miami got its famed 305 area code

Long before Pitbull called himself Mr. 305, everyone in Florida had a claim to the area code.

Long before Pitbull called himself Mr. 305, everyone in Florida had a claim to the area code.Flashback: The Sunshine State was assigned 305 back in 1947, one of the first 86 area codes created in the U.S., <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Miami Herald reports. " data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/curious305/article252274008.html" data-vars-content-id="05922cf7-2fd2-4aea-ac97-feeefa51f7fd" data-vars-headline="How Miami got its famed 305 area code" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/curious305/article252274008.html" target="_blank">the Miami Herald reports. </a><ul><li>As the state grew, new area codes were assigned to different parts of the state.</li><li>It wasn&#x27;t until 1996 that Broward County was stripped of the 305 and given 954 instead, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Sun Sentinel reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1996/08/02/305-now-broward-history/" data-vars-content-id="05922cf7-2fd2-4aea-ac97-feeefa51f7fd" data-vars-headline="How Miami got its famed 305 area code" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1996/08/02/305-now-broward-history/" target="_blank">the Sun Sentinel reported</a>. That led to technical issues, frustrations and even a lawsuit.</li><li>Now, Miami-Dade and a portion of the Florida Keys lay sole claim to being &quot;305 till I die.&quot;</li></ul>The latest: Phone companies are running out of local 305 and 786 numbers, so a new area code was approved last year for Miami-Dade and the Keys: 645.Some people will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pay a lot of money" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/305-is-one-of-the-most-in-demand-area-codes-in-the-country-7580164#:~:text=305%2C%20however%2C%20has%20quite%20a,the%20rest%20of%20West%20Florida." data-vars-content-id="05922cf7-2fd2-4aea-ac97-feeefa51f7fd" data-vars-headline="How Miami got its famed 305 area code" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/305-is-one-of-the-most-in-demand-area-codes-in-the-country-7580164#:~:text=305%2C%20however%2C%20has%20quite%20a,the%20rest%20of%20West%20Florida." target="_blank">pay a lot of money</a> to get a 305 area code.

Miami's graffiti landmark is set to be demolished

The city has also ordered the tower's owner to cover up tags or face daily fines.

Transformed by a group of graffiti artists from a downtown eyesore into a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media sensation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQNsA2UMPNI" data-vars-content-id="6c0a5fa8-099f-4f9d-b2a8-63293006939a" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s graffiti landmark is set to be demolished" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQNsA2UMPNI" target="_blank">social media sensation</a>, the old commercial complex across from Bayfront Park is slated to be demolished soon to build a luxury project.<ul><li>But the art world isn&#x27;t exactly mourning its loss.</li></ul>The big picture: By its nature, graffiti is temporary. Pieces regularly get covered up by other artists, painted over by property owners or torn to the ground.

How to claim money for kids' education under new Florida law

A new law went into effect July 1, and funds can be used for the upcoming school year.

Education

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="House Bill 1" data-vars-click-url="https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=h0001z1.CIS.DOCX&amp;DocumentType=Analysis&amp;BillNumber=0001&amp;Session=2023" data-vars-content-id="135676d6-faca-446a-8823-6b0145cf1a2c" data-vars-headline="How to claim money for kids&#x27; education under new Florida law" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=h0001z1.CIS.DOCX&amp;DocumentType=Analysis&amp;BillNumber=0001&amp;Session=2023" target="_blank">House Bill 1</a> in May, unleashing funds that families can use toward private school tuition, homeschooling materials and other education expenses.What&#x27;s happening: School districts receive a certain amount of funding per student from federal, state and local governments.

Newcomers Guide

How the 1920s land boom built modern Miami

Photos: Look back at 100 years of Miami-Dade history

All the Miami Art Week parties and concerts to know about

Allergy season hits Florida dogs especially hard

Institute of Contemporary Art celebrates its 10th year