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Here's who advanced in key Miami-Dade elections 

Voters also selected their parties' nominees for statewide and federal offices.

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Miami-Dade voters elected new local leaders and chose their party&#x27;s nominees for the November election.State of play: From the Miami Marine Stadium referendum to the race for governor, here&#x27;s where some of the region&#x27;s biggest races stand, according to preliminary results from Tuesday night.

Here are the South Florida races we're watching on primary night

Miami-Dade County voters are heading to the polls.

Today is primary election day in South Florida. Why it matters: Miami-Dade County voters are heading to the polls to elect representatives at the federal, state and local levels.

Violent crime keeps falling in Miami, other big U.S. cities

The city's numbers mirror national trends

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Violent crime" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/violent-crime-us-cities-trump" data-vars-content-id="6ba6b242-c44d-4e4e-a24a-6034c90c1739" data-vars-headline="Violent crime keeps falling in Miami, other big U.S. cities" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/violent-crime-us-cities-trump" target="_self">Violent crime</a> kept falling across many of the nation&#x27;s largest cities through June — including Miami, where homicides fell by 50% from the first half of 2025, according to preliminary data reviewed by Axios. Why it matters: The decline now spans two presidencies — it began falling under President Biden after the pandemic-era surge, and has kept dropping under President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="6ba6b242-c44d-4e4e-a24a-6034c90c1739" data-vars-headline="Violent crime keeps falling in Miami, other big U.S. cities" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a>.<ul><li>Trump came into office casting America as being overrun by crime at a time when the numbers were already declining dramatically.</li></ul>

South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers

About 93,000 Haitian TPS holders were part of Florida's workforce as of January, according to one analysis.

South Florida&#x27;s economy is feeling the loss of Haitian employees whose <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/24/florida-miami-tps-haiti" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/24/florida-miami-tps-haiti" target="_self">Temporary Protected Status</a> ended in late July.The big picture: The Trump administration&#x27;s decision to end <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TPS" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status" target="_blank">TPS</a> will hurt Florida&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="health care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/floridas-nursing-homes-are-bracing-for-life-without-haitian-tps-workers/" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/floridas-nursing-homes-are-bracing-for-life-without-haitian-tps-workers/" target="_blank">health care</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hospitality and tourism" data-vars-click-url="https://frla.org/news-release/press-release-florida-hospitality-industry-urges-federal-action-to-support-employers-following-tps-decision/" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://frla.org/news-release/press-release-florida-hospitality-industry-urges-federal-action-to-support-employers-following-tps-decision/" target="_blank">hospitality and tourism</a> industries, advocates and business leaders have said.<ul><li>TPS had protected Haitians and provided them work authorization since <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2010" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/general-news-b5b989398d08474ab3387249e03bc6be" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/general-news-b5b989398d08474ab3387249e03bc6be" target="_blank">2010</a>.</li></ul>

Miami Fall concert guide: III Points, Doja Cat and more

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It&#x27;s no secret <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="I love live music" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/05/30/axios-miami-reporter-concerts-zeyzey-bandshell" data-vars-content-id="21f8a85a-e714-4206-8dfc-fe1c19f3b3a1" data-vars-headline="Miami Fall concert guide: III Points, Doja Cat and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/05/30/axios-miami-reporter-concerts-zeyzey-bandshell" target="_self">I love live music</a>. And as I look back on the first half of the year, Miami was blessed with a stellar lineup of shows, and I&#x27;m forever grateful. <ul><li>I saw Dominican singer Alex Ferreira, Rhye, Poolside and many others. </li></ul>Why it matters: The second half of 2026 is looking even more exciting than the first, so we are in for a treat!

Things to do: From sipping tea to thrifting vintage

We&#x27;re back with another roundup of weekend events to consider.

Kendall-raised comic returns to Miami for "homecoming" show

She's performing at Miami Improve Comedy Theater on Aug. 20.

Brittany Brave hates when people call female comics &quot;unapologetic.&quot;<ul><li>&quot;Every time someone reviews a female comic, it&#x27;s like, &#x27;She says what she thinks!&#x27; &#x27;She&#x27;s in your face!&#x27; And you&#x27;re just like, &#x27;OK,&#x27;&quot; she told Axios in a recent interview.</li></ul>Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New York-born, Kendall-raised comedian" data-vars-click-url="https://www.brittanybrave.live/" data-vars-content-id="f5dddc8e-870b-4b3b-9bc7-98e8706378e6" data-vars-headline="Kendall-raised comic returns to Miami for &quot;homecoming&quot; show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.brittanybrave.live/" target="_blank">New York-born, Kendall-raised comedian</a> is set to make her return to the Miami scene next week after almost two years — this time with a darker tone.

How Miamians can help Colombia earthquake relief efforts

Miami is home to a large Colombian diaspora.

More than 250 have died from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit western Colombia on Monday. <ul><li>In the days since, local organizations and governments have organized relief efforts to deliver aid to the country. </li></ul>

Things to do: Salsa, beach cleanup and more

It&#x27;s time for the weekend and we&#x27;re here to help you make your plans.

Things to do: Creative meetups, poetry walks and more

We&#x27;re dropping in one day early this week with a roundup of events to check out around town.

We tried the country's first authentic Turkish Hammam

It's the country's first authentic Turkish Hammam.

I was recently invited to experience a full-body kese exfoliation, followed by a coffee grounds and honey scrub and a traditional Turkish foam bubble massage.<ul><li>And if that sounds like 80-minutes of pure bliss mixed with the occasional &quot;I am meant for this type of luxurious lifestyle!&quot; mental note, then you are absolutely correct — it was glorious.</li></ul>Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hürrem Hammam Wellness &amp; Spa" data-vars-click-url="https://hurremhammams.com/" data-vars-content-id="f13a1445-462f-41f4-8f95-e8a8cd15f0fd" data-vars-headline="We tried the country&#x27;s first authentic Turkish Hammam" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hurremhammams.com/" target="_blank">Hürrem Hammam Wellness &amp; Spa</a> in North Miami is the country&#x27;s first authentic Turkish Hammam.<ul><li>And, I — one who rarely indulges in a spa day (I dislike being indoors on a sunny day!) — am now a convert.</li><li>My skin was soft and glowy for days.</li></ul>State of spa: The immersive 20,000‑square‑foot destination that opened in early 2025, incorporates authentic materials and design elements.<ul><li>The marble stones featured throughout, including the göbek taşı, the heated marble centerpiece in the Grand Hammam, are sourced from Marmara, Turkey.</li><li>Other design elements, including the textiles and decor, are also handmade or selected in Turkey.</li></ul>The intrigue: Topkapi Restaurant offers Turkish-inspired cuisine inside the spa.<ul><li>I didn&#x27;t try it, but Infatuation Miami did. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Read their review" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theinfatuation.com/miami/reviews/topkapi" data-vars-content-id="f13a1445-462f-41f4-8f95-e8a8cd15f0fd" data-vars-headline="We tried the country&#x27;s first authentic Turkish Hammam" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theinfatuation.com/miami/reviews/topkapi" target="_blank">Read their review</a>.</li></ul><figure><img alt="Two panels: left shows a blue-lit arched stone chamber with glowing cubes on the floor; right shows a warm wooden sauna interior with a circular layered ceiling vent and benches." height="1080" id="c4c7ba3e-0456-4481-8692-be63d9426397" src="https://images.axios.com/mfoi6qs1u_eiZ1OGvs8C0tnT8Kw=/2026/07/30/1785432225237.jpeg" width="1920" srcset="https://images.axios.com/nMfWcslT3aezg286ZWCe5RosMAs=/1920x1080/smart/2026/07/30/1785432225237.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/GZ3d8QSLcCM3gOcingUzVjsl8JY=/1600x900/smart/2026/07/30/1785432225237.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/XvsbHwoliUk6ebMqmCzANk3fbZE=/1366x768/smart/2026/07/30/1785432225237.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/9HyJIuTEvDP2ZippnRQKIPThrFI=/1024x576/smart/2026/07/30/1785432225237.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/ikZPi4--fvqUp52VedAEJ0kK-do=/768x432/smart/2026/07/30/1785432225237.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/GGGXduwsZQCfSYKj_qpxquCJIQA=/640x360/smart/2026/07/30/1785432225237.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/bCsJzxiULzz8Jno9yfzH3PWZT80=/320x180/smart/2026/07/30/1785432225237.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>The arctic room (left). The herbal sauna. Guess which room Sommer skipped. Photo: Courtesy Hürrem Hammam</figcaption></figure>How it works: Upon arrival, guests are escorted to their respective locker rooms, where a plush robe, towel and rubber slides are waiting.<ul><li>Once changed, a spa ambassador leads guests through what can only be explained as a mini museum highlighting Istanbul&#x27;s grand hammams, centuries-old techniques and traditions and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="story of Hürrem Sultan" data-vars-click-url="https://hurremhammams.com/about-us/" data-vars-content-id="f13a1445-462f-41f4-8f95-e8a8cd15f0fd" data-vars-headline="We tried the country&#x27;s first authentic Turkish Hammam" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hurremhammams.com/about-us/" target="_blank">story of Hürrem Sultan</a>, the woman who inspired the spa&#x27;s name.</li><li>Guests are then shown the amenities, which range from the rustic sauna (different from the herbal sauna) to a steam room to an arctic room.</li></ul>Zoom in: I tried every amenity but the arctic room and cold plunge, because anything below 75F is my nightmare.Zoom out: The Hammam Journey (spa treatment of choice) is enjoyed in the marble scrub rooms where multiple marble tables are arranged in a row for guests. (Two others got their massage at the same time as me.)<ul><li>My &quot;Hurrem Sultan Hammam&quot; Coffee &amp; Honey Ritual ($350), the spa&#x27;s signature journey, began with the masseuse pouring warm water from my head to my toes.</li><li>After using a kese (traditional rough glove) to scrub off all the dead skin, she lathered a substantial amount of honey-mixed-coffee grounds on my body before beginning her massage.</li><li>Warm water is used to clear the mixture before beginning the foam bubble massage (essentially heaps of large, warm soap bubbles covering your body), an aromatherapy shoulder and scalp massage and scalp cleanse.</li></ul><figure><img alt="Luxurious spa room with beige-gray marble walls in bold vertical patterns, two white shell-shaped faucets on ornate pedestals, and a central marble table; blue tile border along the base." height="1867" id="6cf44c0f-44ca-44b6-a382-c3723ec95b2d" src="https://images.axios.com/ZwNz7OHyNsAwItxdSkNFSyN8Bsc=/2026/07/30/1785431957430.jpeg" width="2800"/><figcaption>This is where Sommer had a coffee grinds and honey mixture rubbed all over her. Photo: Courtesy Hürrem Hammam</figcaption></figure>Between the warm water, coffee aromas and scalp massage, I was blissfully unaware that I had a full-day&#x27;s worth of work to finish once I left.Yes, but: The marble table is warm and the room is heated to 90F, so it&#x27;s easy to get a little over heated if you&#x27;re not used to warm environments.If you go: I recommend a weekday, as even on a Thursday I was surprised to see the number of guests.<ul><li>A full-day pass (Mon-Thurs) is $85. A four-hour pass on the weekends is $125.</li></ul>The bottom line: Hürrem Hammam is a luxurious experience from the moment you arrive — and the perfect place to ditch your phone and escape for a while.

Take the Axios Miami News Quiz!

It&#x27;s been a minute, but the Axios Miami news quiz is BACK to see how well you remember this week&#x27;s headlines — and maybe one or two from last week, too. <ul><li>Good luck! </li></ul><div><iframe name="opinionstage-widget" alt="Opinion Stage Embed" src="https://www.opinionstage.com/api/v2/widgets/5cfec6a7-0691-4638-96bf-99b2b70ce667/iframe" data-opinionstage-iframe="5cfec6a7-0691-4638-96bf-99b2b70ce667" data-vars-category="embed" data-vars-sub-category="embed-poll" data-vars-asset-id="5cfec6a7-0691-4638-96bf-99b2b70ce667" data-vars-content-id="619ba6fd-d017-4318-aabc-546cf7499c2c" width="100%" height="800" allow="fullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" class="gtmView" referrerPolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe><div style="display:none"></div></div>

⛱️ Things to do around Miami this weekend (July 31-Aug. 2)

Get a head start on weekend planning<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Friday</h2>🌳 Tree giveaway: Miami-Dade County is giving away 150 trees at a TD Bank in North Miami.<ul><li>10am-1pm (while supplies last).</li><li>12620 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami.</li></ul>

What's it like being a graffiti artist in Miami? "Sometimes it gets wild."

When you're a graffiti artist, every day is a risk.

Miami graffiti artist <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AES (The Miracle Ghost)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/themiracleghost/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="34356332-70fe-421d-a5ea-5d708ff29af9" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s it like being a graffiti artist in Miami? &quot;Sometimes it gets wild.&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/themiracleghost/?hl=en" target="_blank">AES (The Miracle Ghost)</a> says his new exhibit, &quot;Partners in Crime,&quot; is a tribute to friendships forged through illicit graffiti adventures.Why it matters: When your art breaks the law, every day brings risk, but AES says he&#x27;s less concerned about encountering the police than other people.

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