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National Hurricane Center updates cone of uncertainty

Climate

The 2026 hurricane cone of uncertainty will feature a handful of new graphical elements, the National Hurricane Center recently revealed. Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cone" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/02/national-hurricane-center-new-forecast-map-inland-risk" data-vars-content-id="b84c535b-226c-45c3-9012-a371a7faaf8e" data-vars-headline="National Hurricane Center updates cone of uncertainty" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/02/national-hurricane-center-new-forecast-map-inland-risk" target="_self">cone</a> projects the storm&#x27;s path and intensity, helps determine evacuation zones and guides residents on how to best prepare for what&#x27;s to come.

How Florida cities are using AI to streamline building permits

Cities from Miami to Jacksonville are using AI to speed up the building permit process.

Development

As Florida keeps growing, companies like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Swiftbuild.ai" data-vars-click-url="http://swiftbuild.ai/" data-vars-content-id="0d8d51b1-4470-45af-9eab-90fad494aa56" data-vars-headline="How Florida cities are using AI to streamline building permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://swiftbuild.ai/" target="_blank">Swiftbuild.ai</a> say their AI software can help local governments handle the influx of construction permits.

Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration

The university says students violated conduct policies during the peaceful demonstration.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida International University" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/05/republicans-condemn-racist-group-chat-miami" data-vars-content-id="c8b66dac-8f90-4529-853a-6b4a6e0d10f8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/05/republicans-condemn-racist-group-chat-miami" target="_self">Florida International University</a> is alleging seven students violated conduct policies for participating in a peaceful demonstration — a move the students and their advisor argue is unfounded and creates a chilling effect.Why it matters: The charges highlight potential conflict between FIU&#x27;s policies and First Amendment protections for students <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="established decades ago" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/educational-activities/first-amendment-activities/tinker-v-des-moines/facts-and-case-summary-tinker-v-des-moines" data-vars-content-id="c8b66dac-8f90-4529-853a-6b4a6e0d10f8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/educational-activities/first-amendment-activities/tinker-v-des-moines/facts-and-case-summary-tinker-v-des-moines" target="_blank">established decades ago</a> by the Supreme Court.

Biscayne Bay's health shows little improvement, report says

The bay's health is vital for Miami-Dade County, both economically and environmentally.

News

The health of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Biscayne Bay" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/31/north-miami-condo-aquatic-playground-biscayne-bay" data-vars-content-id="d9cdb1ba-1220-4c13-90dc-5342a2581e81" data-vars-headline="Biscayne Bay&#x27;s health shows little improvement, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/31/north-miami-condo-aquatic-playground-biscayne-bay" target="_self">Biscayne Bay</a>, the shallow estuary that runs along South Florida&#x27;s east coast, remains grim, according to the 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card, released Tuesday.Why it matters: The bay&#x27;s health is vital for Miami-Dade County, both economically and environmentally, as it&#x27;s home to a host of species and contributes about $64 billion to the county&#x27;s economy.

Inter Miami journalist says he remains sidelined by club with no explanation

He is a polarizing figure among Inter Miami fans.

Sports

Local soccer journalist Franco Panizo covered every <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inter Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/05/inter-miami-celebrates-new-stadium-with-house-warming-party" data-vars-content-id="09a2b9b3-e499-4675-8cc0-3d0889b5004c" data-vars-headline="Inter Miami journalist says he remains sidelined by club with no explanation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/05/inter-miami-celebrates-new-stadium-with-house-warming-party" target="_self">Inter Miami</a> home match for the past six seasons — until last month, when the club denied his credentials without explanation, he says.Why it matters: The independent journalist is one of the most critical and polarizing reporters covering the club.

Miami World Cup matches fuel surge in short-term rental demand

Miami World Cup rental demand is spiking ahead of kickoff

Short-term rental demand in Miami for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/13/what-to-know-about-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" data-vars-content-id="b7715e29-c34a-45fe-a0ee-f983c99a7602" data-vars-headline="Miami World Cup matches fuel surge in short-term rental demand" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/13/what-to-know-about-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" target="_self">World Cup</a> is booming.Why it matters: Miami is about a month away from the start of the tournament and the potential <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="economic impact" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/15/miami-world-cup-taxpayer-costs-public-funding" data-vars-content-id="b7715e29-c34a-45fe-a0ee-f983c99a7602" data-vars-headline="Miami World Cup matches fuel surge in short-term rental demand" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/15/miami-world-cup-taxpayer-costs-public-funding" target="_self">economic impact</a> is slowly coming into view.

Airbnb to offer World Cup-themed experiences for fans

Miami is one of several host cities participating.

Ahead of the World Cup, Airbnb <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://news.airbnb.com/introducing-one-of-a-kind-fan-experiences-for-fifa-world-cup-2026/" data-vars-content-id="e34a349b-e4f4-415d-9693-6844b3181861" data-vars-headline="Airbnb to offer World Cup-themed experiences for fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.airbnb.com/introducing-one-of-a-kind-fan-experiences-for-fifa-world-cup-2026/" target="_blank">announced</a> a series of &quot;one-of-a-kind fan experiences&quot; for fans to partake in. Why it matters: Miami is one of several host cities the hospitality giant is targeting in an effort to &quot;unite fans&quot; and offer new ways to engage with the games, the hospitality giant said in a news release.

Survey: Most South Floridians are embracing the World Cup

Some are leaving town to avoid the craziness, though.

The majority of South Floridians are planning to take part in World Cup festivities next month, according to a new survey from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ParkMobile" data-vars-click-url="https://parkmobile.io/" data-vars-content-id="7acf5329-3a5b-4493-8b9f-01934637864c" data-vars-headline="Survey: Most South Floridians are embracing the World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://parkmobile.io/" target="_blank">ParkMobile</a>.Why it matters: Despite criticism over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="steep prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/29/miami-world-cup-parking-passes-250-dollars" data-vars-content-id="7acf5329-3a5b-4493-8b9f-01934637864c" data-vars-headline="Survey: Most South Floridians are embracing the World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/29/miami-world-cup-parking-passes-250-dollars" target="_self">steep prices</a> and multi-million-dollar <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="government subsidies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/15/miami-world-cup-taxpayer-costs-public-funding" data-vars-content-id="7acf5329-3a5b-4493-8b9f-01934637864c" data-vars-headline="Survey: Most South Floridians are embracing the World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/15/miami-world-cup-taxpayer-costs-public-funding" target="_self">government subsidies</a>, most residents who responded to the survey say they are embracing the soccer tourney.

Behind the scenes at the Miami Grand Prix with Oracle Red Bull Racing

Three years after speaking with Red Bull about their AI use in race strategy, they give an update.

Oracle Red Bull Racing invited me behind the scenes of the Miami Grand Prix as the team gears up for this weekend&#x27;s race. The big picture: It had been three years since I last visited the Red Bull garage and interviewed Jack Harington, Partnerships Group Lead at Red Bull Racing &amp; Red Bull Technology.

F1 Miami Grand Prix: New rules, new cars and a season reset

Here's how to follow the Miami Grand Prix.

Formula 1 takes over Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Grand Prix" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/27/miami-grand-prix-fan-fests-driver-sightings-free-events-lummus-park-wynwood-schedule" data-vars-content-id="a4c34a7d-0321-4d0e-bc02-cdb5f3c0ca76" data-vars-headline="F1 Miami Grand Prix: New rules, new cars and a season reset" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/27/miami-grand-prix-fan-fests-driver-sightings-free-events-lummus-park-wynwood-schedule" target="_self">Miami Grand Prix</a> weekend.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s your cheat sheet for following the action on the track. </li></ul>

Miami's World Cup parking passes will cost up to  $250

Miami is hosting seven World Cup matches.

Going to the World Cup matches in Miami just got a whole lot more expensive. The latest: FIFA, soccer&#x27;s governing body, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced single parking passes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.justpark.com/us/event-parking/fifa-world-cup-2026/miami-stadium/" data-vars-content-id="5223cd92-b472-4e35-bf78-604ca6e1befd" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s World Cup parking passes will cost up to $250" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.justpark.com/us/event-parking/fifa-world-cup-2026/miami-stadium/" target="_blank">announced single parking passes</a> will range from $175 to $250. <ul><li>Parking passes for games at Hard Rock were about $75 in the fall. </li></ul>

Miami Grand Prix fuels fan events and driver sightings across the city

McLaren race cars will roar through Coconut Grove, alongside a fan fest.

Before Formula 1 cars race around Hard Rock Stadium this weekend, they will roar through Coconut Grove during a McLaren show run on Wednesday.Why it matters: It&#x27;s one of the many free fan events happening this week around the Miami Grand Prix, proof that what happens off the track is almost as exciting as the race itself.

A casual Dolphins fan's guide to the 2026 NFL draft

The first draft for GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley comes as the roster is in flux.

The new-look Miami Dolphins enter this week&#x27;s NFL Draft with plenty of needs and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new braintrust" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/22/dolphins-coach-general-manager-introduction" data-vars-content-id="a8c43c07-30e3-4040-8a5f-da06d0d062cd" data-vars-headline="A casual Dolphins fan&#x27;s guide to the 2026 NFL draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/22/dolphins-coach-general-manager-introduction" target="_self">a new braintrust</a> picking the players.Why it matters: This draft, the first for general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, comes as the Dolphins roster is in flux.

Players union and experts warn about heat in Miami for World Cup

Players and fans should prepare for hot and humid temperatures.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/13/what-to-know-about-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" data-vars-content-id="5625cc25-ed99-42a4-9e06-47cb7a725386" data-vars-headline="Players union and experts warn about heat in Miami for World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/13/what-to-know-about-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" target="_self">World Cup</a> will be the hottest ticket in Miami this summer, literally.Why it matters: The world players union and heat experts are warning about the possibility for extreme heat in Miami Gardens during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June-July tournament" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/06/2026-fifa-world-cup-schedule" data-vars-content-id="5625cc25-ed99-42a4-9e06-47cb7a725386" data-vars-headline="Players union and experts warn about heat in Miami for World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/06/2026-fifa-world-cup-schedule" target="_self">June-July tournament</a>, which will play seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Inter Miami journalist says he remains sidelined by club with no explanation

Miami World Cup matches fuel surge in short-term rental demand

Airbnb to offer World Cup-themed experiences for fans

Survey: Most South Floridians are embracing the World Cup

Behind the scenes at the Miami Grand Prix with Oracle Red Bull Racing