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Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops' cooperation

Florida tops the nation in ICE agreements with local police.

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Immigration arrests in Florida have skyrocketed under President Trump, an increase local advocates attribute to how the state&#x27;s police departments have partnered with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Immigration and Customs Enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/10/ice-border-patrol-lyons-scott-trump-house-panel" data-vars-content-id="8a5c2819-84ba-4029-8fe0-332c2a7b348c" data-vars-headline="Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops&#x27; cooperation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/10/ice-border-patrol-lyons-scott-trump-house-panel" target="_self">Immigration and Customs Enforcement</a>.Why it matters: While South Florida hasn&#x27;t seen the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-profile raids" data-vars-click-url="https://newrepublic.com/post/208648/ice-military-base-arrest-newlywed-soldier-wife" data-vars-content-id="8a5c2819-84ba-4029-8fe0-332c2a7b348c" data-vars-headline="Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops&#x27; cooperation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://newrepublic.com/post/208648/ice-military-base-arrest-newlywed-soldier-wife" target="_blank">high-profile raids</a> or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="large protests" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/01/30/g-s1-108087/photos-thousands-once-again-protest-ice-in-minneapolis-and-across-the-u-s" data-vars-content-id="8a5c2819-84ba-4029-8fe0-332c2a7b348c" data-vars-headline="Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops&#x27; cooperation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/01/30/g-s1-108087/photos-thousands-once-again-protest-ice-in-minneapolis-and-across-the-u-s" target="_blank">large protests</a> that drew widespread attention to other communities, data shows the region is a national hot spot for immigration enforcement.

Tons of Inter Miami fans ditch cars for Metrorail, Tri-Rail in rare transit win

Fans were lured by $10 concessions vouchers and the prospect of saving time and money.

Transit

<figure><img alt="Inter Miami fans Rick and Nancy Blanchett took the Tri-Rail to Saturday&#x27;s match. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios" height="3024" id="c1173d45-0324-497d-bdc7-a4bdc85b9a77" src="https://images.axios.com/OGSNn3-S8ynF-bqyr_PPZIhlFN4=/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg" width="4032" srcset="https://images.axios.com/NQl_E8mT7kU8YO0kniGQVuMilE8=/0x0:4032x3024/1920x1440/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/NHcS7qSiNnIUuEPXxdkYeVPjw4w=/0x0:4032x3024/1600x1200/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/X2SyKXicEVqBUL0lJmqjY8US9fA=/0x0:4032x3024/1366x1024/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/sY2_n0EqLR8fl-e94XVWUkcBg_8=/0x0:4032x3024/1024x768/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/J3Fexd7DFFWKFhCqeBFE8Z8557Q=/0x0:4032x3024/768x576/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/iOAaYzDQHZWkxhZ4NLRj65Pm4gM=/0x0:4032x3024/640x480/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/m6BP5o0DoGsZEXmFHo57kQ5jUEA=/0x0:4032x3024/320x240/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Inter Miami fans Rick and Nancy Blanchett took the Tri-Rail to Saturday&#x27;s match. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios</figcaption></figure>After <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inter Miami&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/02/what-inter-miami-fans-should-know-ahead-of-stadium-opener" data-vars-content-id="b19f5ad6-00aa-463a-843d-eea77e34d70c" data-vars-headline="Tons of Inter Miami fans ditch cars for Metrorail, Tri-Rail in rare transit win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/02/what-inter-miami-fans-should-know-ahead-of-stadium-opener" target="_self">Inter Miami&#x27;s</a> first match at Nu Stadium on Saturday, hundreds of fans walked past the gridlocked parking lot and made a beeline for a nearby mass-transit hub. Why it matters: That&#x27;s just what Inter wanted.<ul><li>If it keeps up, it could ease traffic around the stadium and boost ridership numbers for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cash-strapped Tri-Rail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wlrn.org/news-in-brief/2026-01-12/tri-rail-rideership" data-vars-content-id="b19f5ad6-00aa-463a-843d-eea77e34d70c" data-vars-headline="Tons of Inter Miami fans ditch cars for Metrorail, Tri-Rail in rare transit win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wlrn.org/news-in-brief/2026-01-12/tri-rail-rideership" target="_blank">cash-strapped Tri-Rail</a> train system.</li></ul>The big picture: Seeing big crowds line up to take Metrorail, Tri-Rail and other public transit was an unusual sight in a car-centric city. <ul><li>But fans were lured by $10 concessions vouchers from the club and the prospect of avoiding the stress of driving and the price of parking.</li></ul><figure><img alt="Inter Miami fans walk toward a nearby transit hub near the stadium after Saturday&#x27;s match. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios" height="3024" id="55e9db83-0446-4b3b-8731-bfcbdcaa8c47" src="https://images.axios.com/U67hLHuVIQpRm8OesarjEhq0seA=/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg" width="4032" srcset="https://images.axios.com/d8bTDeEZLvSgG0L6KVIZ88mbaJg=/0x0:4032x3024/1920x1440/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/-vjVyQ8SfuNvyXLhX-fvmnKoGR8=/0x0:4032x3024/1600x1200/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/jyIVXvXSrLDRJEKZhx4q9IOGZv4=/0x0:4032x3024/1366x1024/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/RUl7p7QMNnDW2PVSs_fsUgYokdk=/0x0:4032x3024/1024x768/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/85OZwcntLKZJcppNMykPjYqevFY=/0x0:4032x3024/768x576/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/lc5Lle-3dxGCKJX_KKVwlrnfVdA=/0x0:4032x3024/640x480/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/sK_igv0ETQieMy00Wspt_j_Mcxs=/0x0:4032x3024/320x240/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Hundreds of Inter Miami fans walk toward a transit hub near the stadium after Saturday&#x27;s match. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios</figcaption></figure>My experience: I rode the Tri-Rail from Hollywood to the Miami Airport station, also known as the Miami Intermodal Center, and my train car was full of pink-clad fans.<ul><li>It was about a 40-minute ride and then a 10-15-minute walk to the stadium — longer on the way back with more fans.</li><li>Tri-Rail is partnering with Inter this season to offer late rides for weekend home games, leaving about 45 minutes after the final whistle. (Saturday&#x27;s train departed at about 11pm, closer to an hour after the game ended.)</li><li>A weekend day pass is $5, compared to at least $45 to park at the stadium.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Many of the Tri-Rail riders I spoke to don&#x27;t typically take public transit, but saw that Inter Miami was encouraging it and decided to try it.<ul><li>&quot;It&#x27;s gonna beat driving any time,&quot; said Alfredo Barreiro, a Hollywood Beach resident.</li><li>Maria Orozco, of Davie, said the team&#x27;s Fort Lauderdale stadium was an easier drive for her but taking the train should be less stressful.</li><li>&quot;Using the train is better because traffic is rough and finding parking in that area is even worse.&quot;</li></ul>Rick and Nancy Blanchett drove two hours from Fort Myers to Hollywood, where they hopped on the southbound Tri-Rail.<ul><li>&quot;I didn&#x27;t know how many people were going to use it,&quot; Rick Blanchett, a Miami native, said. &quot;It was a long enough ride coming over from Fort Myers, so this is perfect.&quot;</li><li>The South Florida sports fans say they regularly make the trip from Fort Myers to watch the Heat, Marlins and Dolphins, but being able to leave their car behind was a first.</li><li>&quot;I&#x27;m hoping this really takes off,&quot; Blanchett said.</li></ul>

As immigration slows, Miami-Dade's population growth declines

The data offers how tighter immigration enforcement is affecting America's demographic makeup.

Politics

Miami-Dade County&#x27;s population shrank last year amid a massive drop in immigration, following a nationwide trend, new U.S. Census data shows.Why it matters: The data offers the best look yet at how tighter immigration enforcement is affecting America&#x27;s demographic makeup.

Inter Miami celebrates new stadium with house-warming party

Like any house-warming party, the hosts swept some things under the rug.

Sports

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates ran onto the field as &quot;Hustlin&quot; by Miami rap star Rick Ross blared through stadium speakers.<ul><li>Adopted 305-er Marc Anthony sang the national anthem, and pink smoke filled Nu Stadium as the first of several fireworks lit up the sky over Inter&#x27;s new Miami home.</li></ul>Why it matters: The club threw a very Miami housewarming party on Saturday night to christen its new stadium.

These Florida natives are competing in the 2026 Masters Tournament

Get your green blazers ready, because Masters Week is here. Why it matters: This is golf&#x27;s first major of the year and an unofficial start to the golf season for many folks around the country (not everyone is blessed with year-round golfing weather).

What Inter Miami fans should know ahead of stadium opener

The stadium hosted its first training session Thursday but construction is ongoing.

Inter Miami fans celebrating the opening of the club&#x27;s new soccer stadium Saturday should expect to navigate ongoing construction, traffic delays and public transit logistics.Why it matters: The opening of Nu Stadium is a long time coming for a club that has played in Fort Lauderdale since 2020 and now has a permanent home in Miami on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="leased public land" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-freedom-park-location-photos-and-opening-timeline-21214023/" data-vars-content-id="17c2d6a9-7e3d-421e-bb96-d1fb930aa929" data-vars-headline="What Inter Miami fans should know ahead of stadium opener" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-freedom-park-location-photos-and-opening-timeline-21214023/" target="_blank">leased public land</a> near Miami International Airport.

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.

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>

Miami Marlins introduce new food options at loanDepot park

I got a sneak peek at the new stadium food offerings.

Food and Drink

There&#x27;s more to eat than peanuts and Cracker Jack at Marlins games. The team announced new food options at loanDepot park for the 2026 season.Why it matters: Local restaurants like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Famous House of Mac" data-vars-click-url="https://houseofmac.com/" data-vars-content-id="d7ba5c4f-201d-4672-8196-c02c4a22f975" data-vars-headline="Miami Marlins introduce new food options at loanDepot park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://houseofmac.com/" target="_blank">World Famous House of Mac</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Central Park Food Station" data-vars-click-url="https://cpfoodstation.com/" data-vars-content-id="d7ba5c4f-201d-4672-8196-c02c4a22f975" data-vars-headline="Miami Marlins introduce new food options at loanDepot park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cpfoodstation.com/" target="_blank">Central Park Food Station</a>, which are joining the culinary lineup for the first time, can reach new customers at the ballpark.

What's new at the Miami Open: More shade, new food vendors

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/13/miami-open-how-to-watch" data-vars-content-id="2a7af3dc-9919-4d87-b629-0fbdb9f0739c" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s new at the Miami Open: More shade, new food vendors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/13/miami-open-how-to-watch" target="_self">Miami Open</a> kicked off this week with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new culinary offerings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/06/golden-glizzy-100-dollar-hot-dog-miami-open" data-vars-content-id="2a7af3dc-9919-4d87-b629-0fbdb9f0739c" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s new at the Miami Open: More shade, new food vendors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/06/golden-glizzy-100-dollar-hot-dog-miami-open" target="_self">new culinary offerings</a>, shaded space and family-friendly activities to complement the world-class tennis on display.The big picture: For tournament organizers, having top-notch food and beverage menus is just as important as having star players, as the tournament seeks to entertain both casual and die-hard tennis fans.

Dan Marino is Miami's sports GOAT, Axios readers say

Marino beat Dwyane Wade in the final round of our bracket.

There you have it, folks: Dan Marino is Miami&#x27;s sports GOAT — but just barely, according to you, our readers. Why it matters: The nine-time Pro Bowler edged out one of the most beloved Heat players of all time, Dwyane Wade, garnering 55% of the vote in the final round of our 16-athlete bracket.

What to expect at Miami's World Cup fan festival

Here's what fans can expect from the festival, if it doesn't get canceled.

As Miami&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/12/08/miami-world-cup-schedule-matches-tickets" data-vars-content-id="dd2466a4-ca4c-49dc-b7fd-8c7d03b24773" data-vars-headline="What to expect at Miami&#x27;s World Cup fan festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/12/08/miami-world-cup-schedule-matches-tickets" target="_self">World Cup</a> host committee awaits <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="millions in federal funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/25/miamis-world-cup-fan-fest-in-jeopardy-amid-federal-funding-delays/" data-vars-content-id="dd2466a4-ca4c-49dc-b7fd-8c7d03b24773" data-vars-headline="What to expect at Miami&#x27;s World Cup fan festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/25/miamis-world-cup-fan-fest-in-jeopardy-amid-federal-funding-delays/" target="_blank">millions in federal funding</a> for its planned fan festival at Bayfront Park, fans received new details this week about what they might expect from the soccer celebration.Why it matters: The FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park and other viewing parties — subsidized by around $14.2 million from Miami-Dade County — seek to bring the excitement of the World Cup to the public for free, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Herald" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article314953637.html" data-vars-content-id="dd2466a4-ca4c-49dc-b7fd-8c7d03b24773" data-vars-headline="What to expect at Miami&#x27;s World Cup fan festival" 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/article314953637.html" target="_blank">Miami Herald</a> reports.

Dolphins' QB swap: Tagovailoa out, Malik Willis in, reports say

Armed with a new head coach and general manager, the Dolphins are cleaning house.

Less than two years after the Dolphins made quarterback Tua Tagovailoa the highest-paid player in franchise history, Miami is sacking him and bringing in a replacement.<ul><li>On Monday, after Miami <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/miamidolphins/status/2030980691249283315?s=46&amp;t=OG9YEWwn8j4UJx8_THvTkQ" data-vars-content-id="e62dd33a-f731-42b3-b775-6c1a61be0724" data-vars-headline="Dolphins&#x27; QB swap: Tagovailoa out, Malik Willis in, reports say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/miamidolphins/status/2030980691249283315?s=46&amp;t=OG9YEWwn8j4UJx8_THvTkQ" target="_blank">announced</a> it was releasing Tagovailoa, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Network" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nfl.com/videos/rapoport-dolphins-qb-malik-willis-agree-to-terms-on-three-year-67-5m-contract" data-vars-content-id="e62dd33a-f731-42b3-b775-6c1a61be0724" data-vars-headline="Dolphins&#x27; QB swap: Tagovailoa out, Malik Willis in, reports say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/rapoport-dolphins-qb-malik-willis-agree-to-terms-on-three-year-67-5m-contract" target="_blank">NFL Network</a> reported that the Dolphins were signing Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5M contract.</li></ul>

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These Florida natives are competing in the 2026 Masters Tournament

Tons of Inter Miami fans ditch cars for Metrorail, Tri-Rail in rare transit win

Inter Miami celebrates new stadium with house-warming party

What Inter Miami fans should know ahead of stadium opener

A casual fan's guide to the 2026 Marlins season