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Miami airport workers allege wage theft, ask for pay protections

Airport workers rallied Monday for pay protections.

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Cargo workers at Miami International Airport on Monday announced wage-theft complaints against their employer while joining fellow airport workers to demand living wages.The big picture: MIA is one of Florida&#x27;s largest economic engines, generating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$212 billion" data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/mias-economic-impact-reaches-new-record-of-212-billion/" data-vars-content-id="66738e12-76f9-466a-bef5-3707280240dc" data-vars-headline="Miami airport workers allege wage theft, ask for pay protections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/mias-economic-impact-reaches-new-record-of-212-billion/" target="_blank">$212 billion</a> in statewide business revenue. It&#x27;s also the busiest cargo airport in the U.S.

Where Miami-Dade officials stand on Florida's property tax referendum

Politics

Miami&#x27;s local elected officials are split on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Amendment 3" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/08/14/inside-the-florida-property-tax-amendments-court-ordered-rewrite" data-vars-content-id="45f87014-b9fc-496c-847f-890b0ed52bc3" data-vars-headline="Where Miami-Dade officials stand on Florida&#x27;s property tax referendum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/08/14/inside-the-florida-property-tax-amendments-court-ordered-rewrite" target="_self">Amendment 3</a>, the ballot measure that would increase the homestead exemption and drastically reduce property taxes across the state.Why it matters: If approved by voters, the measure would bring relief to homeowners&#x27; tax bills — but would <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cost local governments billions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/voter-guide-what-floridians-should-know-about-amendment-3" data-vars-content-id="45f87014-b9fc-496c-847f-890b0ed52bc3" data-vars-headline="Where Miami-Dade officials stand on Florida&#x27;s property tax referendum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/voter-guide-what-floridians-should-know-about-amendment-3" target="_blank">cost local governments billions</a>.<ul><li>Supporters argue the measure would force local governments to tighten spending, while opponents say it will leave them scrambling to maintain necessary services.</li></ul>

Miami Heat embrace Grand Theft Auto with "Vice City" jerseys

The Heat are hosting a Grand Theft Auto-themed night during their Nov. 18 game.

Sports

The Miami Heat are going all out for the release of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grand Theft Auto VI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/09/17/grand-theft-auto-miami-vice-controversy-debate" data-vars-content-id="b6a1faa0-651f-42c3-ad98-6e48f62b7e40" data-vars-headline="Miami Heat embrace Grand Theft Auto with &quot;Vice City&quot; jerseys" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/09/17/grand-theft-auto-miami-vice-controversy-debate" target="_self">Grand Theft Auto VI</a>&quot; with a special-edition uniform and GTA-themed night at the Kaseya Center.Why it matters: The highly anticipated video game is set in a fictionalized version of Miami called Vice City — and the Heat are capitalizing on the global attention that will bring.

Report: Florida ranks second for school library book removals

Students across the state continue to report some of the country's lowest reading scores.

Education

Florida school districts banned more than 3,000 book titles during the 2025-26 school year, according to PEN America&#x27;s annual &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Index of School Book Bans" data-vars-click-url="https://pen.org/report/book-bans-spotlight-2026/" data-vars-content-id="6f448631-0a35-48fd-8c22-dd8bbac0e387" data-vars-headline="Report: Florida ranks second for school library book removals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pen.org/report/book-bans-spotlight-2026/" target="_blank">Index of School Book Bans</a>.&quot;Why it matters: Florida in recent years has gained national attention for its continued effort to limit classroom discussions and for the number of book challenges across the state&#x27;s school districts.

Miami's pho options are limited. Phở Nam is the answer.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Phở" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/phonam.mia/" data-vars-content-id="1de3ea60-59e1-4df4-be25-b6e89acbbf66" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s pho options are limited. Phở Nam is the answer." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/phonam.mia/" target="_blank">Phở</a><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" Nam" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/phonam.mia/" data-vars-content-id="1de3ea60-59e1-4df4-be25-b6e89acbbf66" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s pho options are limited. Phở Nam is the answer." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/phonam.mia/" target="_blank"> Nam</a> may be Miami&#x27;s best new restaurant.<ul><li>A bold statement, I know. I&#x27;m prepared to back it up.</li></ul>Why it matters: Miami&#x27;s pho options are notoriously limited. Phở Nam fills that gap.

Things to do in Miami

It&#x27;s the start of a new month! Celebrate new beginnings with these events around town.

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Miami

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Social Club" data-vars-click-url="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" data-vars-content-id="8b0682d4-cee1-47ec-a208-1ddead9345c7" data-vars-headline="Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" target="_blank">Axios Social Club</a> is bringing readers together for dinner in Miami&#x27;s Little River neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

Things to do in Miami this weekend

Here's what's happening in Miami this weekend.

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on in Miami this weekend.

Sweat Records expands Little Haiti shop

The record store will open a second, larger space two doors down.

Culture

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sweat Records," data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/14/sweat-records-celebrates-20-years" data-vars-content-id="82431212-2f48-4bb3-8463-93bbf53b2c72" data-vars-headline="Sweat Records expands Little Haiti shop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/14/sweat-records-celebrates-20-years" target="_self">Sweat Records,</a> Miami&#x27;s beloved record shop, turned 20 last year.<ul><li>Now, it&#x27;s reaching another landmark: It&#x27;s expanding its Little Haiti shop.</li></ul>State of play: The Sweat Annex, located two doors down from the current location, is set to open next month.

Storia will be your new go-to Italian restaurant 

Food and Drink

The first thing you&#x27;ll notice when walking into Storia, the new Italian restaurant in Upper Buena Vista, is the stained glass ceiling.<ul><li>The colorful panels beautifully contrast the industrial train station-like feel.</li></ul>Why it matters: The restaurant is from Andrea Fraquelli, who in 2024 opened Cotoletta and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="put the single-item menu" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/11/03/cotolleta-restaurant-is-opening-in-south-beach" data-vars-content-id="904428a6-1e5d-4842-9eb0-27807710ac68" data-vars-headline="Storia will be your new go-to Italian restaurant " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/11/03/cotolleta-restaurant-is-opening-in-south-beach" target="_self">put the single-item menu</a> on the map, and his new hospitality group.

Caribbean carnival moves parade to Broward, invites all of South Florida to celebrate

It is considered one of the biggest Caribbean carnivals in North America.

Broward County will be a hub of Caribbean culture next month at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Broward Carnival" data-vars-click-url="https://miamicarnival.org/" data-vars-content-id="15acf2a9-1705-4ebb-9029-f1995fea2b0a" data-vars-headline="Caribbean carnival moves parade to Broward, invites all of South Florida to celebrate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://miamicarnival.org/" target="_blank">Miami Broward Carnival</a>.The big picture: The celebration — considered one of the biggest Caribbean carnivals in North America — will be held exclusively in Broward for the first time.

Things to do in Miami: Voter registrations, tap takeovers and concerts

From screenings to markets, there's plenty to do.

Another weekend is upon us! Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around town.

Time To Drive combines the best of car, watch collector culture

The inaugural event will be at Mana Convention Center in Wynwood.

Lex Borrero has always loved cars and watches, a result of his upbringing (his dad was a race car driver in Colombia) and his career as a renowned music and movie producer.<ul><li>But he&#x27;d never tried to build a community around his passions — until recently.</li></ul>Why it matters: In November, he&#x27;s launching the inaugural <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Time To Drive Fest" data-vars-click-url="https://timetodrivefest.com/" data-vars-content-id="8452f78c-4273-4c54-9e05-263582967c2e" data-vars-headline="Time To Drive combines the best of car, watch collector culture" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://timetodrivefest.com/" target="_blank">Time To Drive Fest</a>, a three-day immersive experience at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center blending the car and watch industries.

"Souls To The Voter Rolls": Local orgs host registration event

Voter turnout in Miami-Dade County in the August primary was just about 19%.

Election

More than a dozen local organizations are coming together this week for &quot;Souls to the Voter Rolls,&quot; a local effort to ensure people are registered to vote in November&#x27;s election.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Voter turnout" data-vars-click-url="https://tqv.vrswebapps.com/?state=FL&amp;county=DAD&amp;election=913&amp;ShowPrecinctSplits=1" data-vars-content-id="8e5556ef-d9a6-4547-bf38-860346507cf1" data-vars-headline="&quot;Souls To The Voter Rolls&quot;: Local orgs host registration event" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tqv.vrswebapps.com/?state=FL&amp;county=DAD&amp;election=913&amp;ShowPrecinctSplits=1" target="_blank">Voter turnout</a> in Miami-Dade County in the August primary was just about 19%.

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Miami's pho options are limited. Phở Nam is the answer.

Things to do in Miami

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Miami

Things to do in Miami this weekend

Sweat Records expands Little Haiti shop