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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 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.

A casual fan's guide to the 2026 Marlins season

Miami begins the season with a new manager and a lot of young players to coach up.

Sports

The Marlins begin the 2026 season with a new manager as they work to develop a collection of young talent.Why it matters: The Marlins tend to lurk near the bottom of the NL East only to periodically — usually, unexpectedly — emerge as a contender. <ul><li>That happening this year would likely require breakout performances from some of Miami&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="collection of 20-somethings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/marlins" data-vars-content-id="e47a7ee5-7420-42cc-b127-91bd33c79e60" data-vars-headline="A casual fan&#x27;s guide to the 2026 Marlins season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/marlins" target="_blank">collection of 20-somethings</a>.</li></ul>

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.

Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings

The event kicks off Thursday with the flag-raising ceremony.

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Beach Pride" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamibeachpride.com/" data-vars-content-id="6a3a181f-0895-4f63-bb74-91259af31a15" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamibeachpride.com/" target="_blank">Miami Beach Pride</a> kicks off its 18th anniversary Thursday with a new event that organizers hope will create a more visible, inclusive and meaningful start to the season.Why it matters: This year&#x27;s festival is the first to follow the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="removal of Miami Beach&#x27;s Pride crosswalk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/06/miami-beach-pride-crosswalk-removed-lgbtq-month" data-vars-content-id="6a3a181f-0895-4f63-bb74-91259af31a15" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/06/miami-beach-pride-crosswalk-removed-lgbtq-month" target="_self">removal of Miami Beach&#x27;s Pride crosswalk</a>, part of the state&#x27;s directive to remove street art.

Florida monkey importer charged after lab animal dumped at Miami waste facility

The president of a research company was charged after a live monkey was thrown away.

After a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="discarded lab monkey" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/10/state-investigates-after-research-monkey-ends-up-at-miami-waste-facility" data-vars-content-id="3b729fd8-efc1-4dbe-aca9-b0f5be227c91" data-vars-headline="Florida monkey importer charged after lab animal dumped at Miami waste facility" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/10/state-investigates-after-research-monkey-ends-up-at-miami-waste-facility" target="_self">discarded lab monkey</a> was found alive in a Miami waste facility in February, Florida wildlife officials have charged the head of the biomedical research company responsible.Why it matters: Animal welfare group PETA says the blunder by Southwest Florida-based BC US endangered the monkey and threatened public health because it violated federal animal quarantine requirements.

Florida's orange production dropped drastically in recent decades

Florida used to be the country's leading orange producer.

Climate

Florida&#x27;s orange crop has dropped by 95% in just 30 years — a decline that&#x27;s forced citrus farmers to change how they grow and sell the fruit, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="WLRN reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wlrn.org/business/2026-03-23/florida-oranges-citrus-industry-disease" data-vars-content-id="f2dc50ee-45e1-4897-b192-0f6dc8feabd3" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s orange production dropped drastically in recent decades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wlrn.org/business/2026-03-23/florida-oranges-citrus-industry-disease" target="_blank">WLRN reported</a>. Why it matters: A decade ago, Florida was the country&#x27;s top citrus producer, but it has since fallen behind California, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="according to the USDA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/chart-detail?chartId=112666" data-vars-content-id="f2dc50ee-45e1-4897-b192-0f6dc8feabd3" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s orange production dropped drastically in recent decades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/chart-detail?chartId=112666" target="_blank">according to the USDA</a>. <ul><li>The decline has resulted in less than half the number of full-time jobs the industry sustained just two decades ago. </li></ul>

Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida

His Instagram videos are sparking real-life connections with fans along the walking route.

Culture

A 22-year-old <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media personality" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/axios-event-consumers-turn-to-social-media-and-influencers-for-product-recommendations" data-vars-content-id="7d28bd76-e6cc-472e-98a8-a3b7da711ba2" data-vars-headline="Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/axios-event-consumers-turn-to-social-media-and-influencers-for-product-recommendations" target="_self">social media personality</a> is attempting to walk an outline of the contiguous U.S. — and he&#x27;s passing through South Florida this week.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jack Kadis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/jlkadis/" data-vars-content-id="7d28bd76-e6cc-472e-98a8-a3b7da711ba2" data-vars-headline="Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/jlkadis/" target="_blank">Jack Kadis</a>, who has racked up over 100,000 followers on Instagram, has been walking about 11 miles a day for 69 consecutive days — beginning Jan. 14 in Virginia and following the coastline south.

What's going up: Publix, affordable homes and more

Development

Another day, another batch of development news to keep on your radar as a Miami resident. <ul><li>Here&#x27;s a roundup of the latest across the 305.</li></ul>

WLRN employees remain in limbo as mediation drags on

The uncertainty comes as employees were already fearful for the station's survival.

WLRN employees remain in the dark about their newsroom&#x27;s future, weeks after station and county school district officials first met to resolve a monthslong dispute.Why it matters: The uncertainty comes as employees were already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fearful for the station&#x27;s survival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/24/scoop-employees-say-wlrns-future-at-stake-in-latest-escalation-with-leadership" data-vars-content-id="a110f4ae-bae6-4557-a299-e7fff34f7548" data-vars-headline="WLRN employees remain in limbo as mediation drags on" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/24/scoop-employees-say-wlrns-future-at-stake-in-latest-escalation-with-leadership" target="_self">fearful for the station&#x27;s survival</a> and alarmed by the recent actions of leadership at South Florida Public Media Group, which manages WLRN.<ul><li>It also comes as public radio stations nationwide are struggling with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cuts to federal funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/npr-pbs-funding-senate" data-vars-content-id="a110f4ae-bae6-4557-a299-e7fff34f7548" data-vars-headline="WLRN employees remain in limbo as mediation drags on" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/npr-pbs-funding-senate" target="_self">cuts to federal funding</a>. Last week was WLRN&#x27;s pledge drive.</li></ul>

Miami's Irish ancestry far below national average

Less than 2% of Miami-Dade County residents report Irish ancestry, per U.S. Census data. Why it matters: It&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Patrick&#x27;s Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/16/where-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-miami" data-vars-content-id="b08882d0-f4a5-4216-8e03-0e28b24280a9" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s Irish ancestry far below national average" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/16/where-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-miami" target="_self">St. Patrick&#x27;s Day</a>, and we thought it would be fun to know how many of our neighbors had any real connection to the holiday.

Coral Gables City Hall to undergo full restoration

The historic building was built in the late 1920s.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coral Gables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/23/city-of-coral-gables-monopoly-game" data-vars-content-id="45686d1b-4f59-40b9-95a4-f136de637005" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables City Hall to undergo full restoration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/23/city-of-coral-gables-monopoly-game" target="_self">Coral Gables</a> City Hall will soon be closed for renovations, though work on the building won&#x27;t begin for another three to four months, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Miami Herald reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/coral-gables/article314928941.html#storylink=cpy" data-vars-content-id="45686d1b-4f59-40b9-95a4-f136de637005" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables City Hall to undergo full restoration" 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/coral-gables/article314928941.html#storylink=cpy" target="_blank">the Miami Herald reported</a>. Why it matters: It&#x27;s the first time the historic building will undergo a complete restoration since opening in the late 1920s.

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