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What Tallahassee's property tax overhaul could cost South Florida governments

The House and the Senate must agree on a proposal before it goes to the voters.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Florida" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/24/miami-dade-property-tax-debate-ron-desantis" data-vars-content-id="17837809-399d-48dc-8af3-58fe4802a707" data-vars-headline="What Tallahassee&#x27;s property tax overhaul could cost South Florida governments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/24/miami-dade-property-tax-debate-ron-desantis" target="_self">South Florida</a> counties stand to lose hundreds of millions in tax collections if property tax changes advancing in the Legislature become law, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/bill-summary-hjr-201-203-205-207-209-211-and-213?mc_cid=c9718583ff&amp;mc_eid=81b69123db" data-vars-content-id="17837809-399d-48dc-8af3-58fe4802a707" data-vars-headline="What Tallahassee&#x27;s property tax overhaul could cost South Florida governments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/bill-summary-hjr-201-203-205-207-209-211-and-213?mc_cid=c9718583ff&amp;mc_eid=81b69123db" target="_blank">report</a> by the Florida Policy Institute (FPI).Why it matters: Property taxes, collected by cities, counties and school districts, fund critical infrastructure and services, including law enforcement, parks maintenance, social services and schools.

Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say

The Trump administration is calling it a conservation success story.

Environment

Federal wildlife officials are removing protections for a Florida bird no longer considered threatened while agreeing to protect 11 other local plants and animals.Why it matters: The delisting of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wood stork" data-vars-click-url="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/waterbirds/wood-stork/" data-vars-content-id="7a7be545-c8fa-4eaf-98ee-bea86b7b1a99" data-vars-headline="Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/waterbirds/wood-stork/" target="_blank">wood stork</a> — decades after it was deemed endangered in 1984 — is being hailed by the Trump administration as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="conservation success" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2026-02/wood-stork-delisted" data-vars-content-id="7a7be545-c8fa-4eaf-98ee-bea86b7b1a99" data-vars-headline="Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2026-02/wood-stork-delisted" target="_blank">conservation success</a> story.By the numbers: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the wood stork was near extinction in 1984, as its population had declined by more than 75% since the 1930s.<ul><li>That was largely due to habitat loss, especially in South Florida, the agency says.</li><li>In 2014, it was reclassified from endangered to threatened.</li><li>Today, the bird&#x27;s breeding population is estimated at between 10,000 and 14,000 nesting pairs — more than twice the number compared to when the species was listed.</li><li>Their breeding habitat stretches across Florida and other southern states.</li></ul>The other side: The Center for Biological Diversity argues the bird has not met recovery goals in South Florida and that Trump administration policies are threatening its wetland habitat, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inside Climate News" data-vars-click-url="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09022026/south-florida-plants-animals-endangered-species-act/" data-vars-content-id="7a7be545-c8fa-4eaf-98ee-bea86b7b1a99" data-vars-headline="Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09022026/south-florida-plants-animals-endangered-species-act/" target="_blank">Inside Climate News</a>.Meanwhile, following a lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to finalize protections for the 11 other plant and animal species.<ul><li>Those include the Florida Keys mole skink, the Rim Rock crowned snake and the Key ring-necked snake, Inside Climate News reported.</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: The delisting of the wood stork will be final on March 9.

Scoop: Employees say WLRN's future at stake in latest escalation with leadership

Miami's NPR station faces a growing revolt among employees.

Miami&#x27;s NPR station faces a growing revolt among employees who say board chair Richard Rampell is putting the station in jeopardy.Why it matters: The future of public radio in Miami is at stake in an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="escalating conflict" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/17/wlrn-miami-dade-public-schools-lawsuit-emails" data-vars-content-id="b29086d4-66b5-406d-ae65-9d6920444de4" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Employees say WLRN&#x27;s future at stake in latest escalation with leadership" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/17/wlrn-miami-dade-public-schools-lawsuit-emails" target="_self">escalating conflict</a> between South Florida Public Media Group, which manages WLRN, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.<ul><li>The contract between the school district, which holds WLRN&#x27;s broadcast license, and SFPMG is set to expire in June 2027.</li></ul>

How development has changed Wynwood — and what's next for upzoned arts district

Tracking Wynwood's evolution in recent years, as new zoning sparked development wave.

Development

New apartments, hotels and office buildings have transformed Wynwood from a low-rise arts district into a densely packed mixed-use neighborhood.Why it matters: The wave of taller, denser buildings has coincided with the opening of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article255171342.html" data-vars-content-id="fd2a8572-6d69-4444-9cd0-be6f60087b4c" data-vars-headline="How development has changed Wynwood — and what&#x27;s next for upzoned arts district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article255171342.html" target="_blank">new</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://miami.eater.com/2023/4/27/23693932/pastis-miami-now-open-photos-menu" data-vars-content-id="fd2a8572-6d69-4444-9cd0-be6f60087b4c" data-vars-headline="How development has changed Wynwood — and what&#x27;s next for upzoned arts district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://miami.eater.com/2023/4/27/23693932/pastis-miami-now-open-photos-menu" target="_blank">restaurants</a> and the arrival of companies including Amazon and Spotify — along with the closure of popular neighborhood bars <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gramps" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/28/gramps-in-wynwood-announces-january-closure" data-vars-content-id="fd2a8572-6d69-4444-9cd0-be6f60087b4c" data-vars-headline="How development has changed Wynwood — and what&#x27;s next for upzoned arts district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/28/gramps-in-wynwood-announces-january-closure" target="_self">Gramps</a> and Wood Tavern.

Miami International Airport announces $1 billion Concourse D expansion

MIA is in the midst of a large-scale modernization overhaul.

Travel

Miami International Airport announced a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1 billion plan" data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/miami-dade-county-mayor-and-american-airlines-unveil-plans-for-mias-concourse-d-expansion/" data-vars-content-id="d1a1ce3e-ef48-4bd7-a1b0-a8e2bf2d4917" data-vars-headline="Miami International Airport announces $1 billion Concourse D expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/miami-dade-county-mayor-and-american-airlines-unveil-plans-for-mias-concourse-d-expansion/" target="_blank">$1 billion plan</a> to revamp Concourse D by creating new aircraft gates, passenger boarding areas and areas to dine and shop.Why it matters: The often-criticized airport is undergoing a $9 billion <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miami-airport.com/MIAFutureReady.asp" data-vars-content-id="d1a1ce3e-ef48-4bd7-a1b0-a8e2bf2d4917" data-vars-headline="Miami International Airport announces $1 billion Concourse D expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miami-airport.com/MIAFutureReady.asp" target="_blank">Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan</a> to redevelop some concourses and terminals, while renovating escalators, boarding bridges and other infrastructure.

Miami Beach broke up with spring break. Now it's rolling back some restrictions

The city has actively dissuaded spring breakers from coming to South Beach.

Business

After &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="breaking up" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz3T20EXDdo" data-vars-content-id="971625a5-23ce-4e7b-94d9-f98e206c92ee" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach broke up with spring break. Now it&#x27;s rolling back some restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz3T20EXDdo" target="_blank">breaking up</a>&quot; with spring break in recent years, Miami Beach seems ready to turn the page.Why it matters: City officials are planning to lift some crowd-control measures used to crack down on rowdy spring breakers following <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shootings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/03/20/miami-beach-curfew-spring-break-shootings" data-vars-content-id="971625a5-23ce-4e7b-94d9-f98e206c92ee" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach broke up with spring break. Now it&#x27;s rolling back some restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/03/20/miami-beach-curfew-spring-break-shootings" target="_self">shootings</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="crowd stampedes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article259537909.html" data-vars-content-id="971625a5-23ce-4e7b-94d9-f98e206c92ee" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach broke up with spring break. Now it&#x27;s rolling back some restrictions" 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/miami-beach/article259537909.html" target="_blank">crowd stampedes</a> in South Beach.

Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge

Santa Claus isn&#x27;t the only one coming to town. Miami International Airport expects to receive 3.3 million passengers during the upcoming winter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="travel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/travel" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/travel" target="_self">travel</a> season.Why It matters: That would be a new record for MIA, which estimates it will beat last year&#x27;s record-setting season by 3%.<ul><li>These figures are for the period from Dec. 19-Jan. 5.</li></ul>Threat level: MIA says peak travel days will be Dec. 20, 26, 27 and Jan. 2 and 3, when more than 190,000 daily passengers are expected to pass through the airport.<ul><li>MIA advises travelers to arrive three hours before your flight to give yourself enough time for to park, check in for your flight and go through security. </li><li>To get through security faster, MIA also offers real-time updates on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="checkpoint wait times online" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miami-airport.com/tsa-waittimes.asp" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miami-airport.com/tsa-waittimes.asp" target="_blank">checkpoint wait times online</a>.</li></ul>The latest: MIA is opening its new Ibis parking garage on Friday, offering 2,240 spaces.<ul><li>The airport will now have a total of 10,500 parking spaces across the Ibis, Dolphin and Flamingo garages.</li></ul>Meanwhile, discounted parking is available at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Economy Park and Ride lot" data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/save-when-you-fly-with-mia-park-and-ride/" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/save-when-you-fly-with-mia-park-and-ride/" target="_blank">Economy Park and Ride lot</a>, which requires you to take a shuttle to MIA.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Valet Parking" data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/valet-at-mia-to-get-away-with-no-delay/" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/valet-at-mia-to-get-away-with-no-delay/" target="_blank">Valet Parking</a> is located across from MIA&#x27;s check-in area at doors 2 and 20 in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.</li><li>You can also get there by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ride app, taxi" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miami-airport.com/taxicabs-shuttles.asp" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miami-airport.com/taxicabs-shuttles.asp" target="_blank">ride app, taxi</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Metrorail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamidade.gov/transportation-publicworks/traintracker_results.asp?station_selected=MIA" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamidade.gov/transportation-publicworks/traintracker_results.asp?station_selected=MIA" target="_blank">Metrorail</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Metrobus" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/metrobus-routes-serving-mia.page" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/metrobus-routes-serving-mia.page" target="_blank">Metrobus</a> or the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tri-Rail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tri-rail.com/stations/miami-airport" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tri-rail.com/stations/miami-airport" target="_blank">Tri-Rail</a>.</li><li>MIA&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cell Phone Waiting Lot" data-vars-click-url="https://email.miami-international-airport.senderservices.net/c/eJyUkE-SqyAQh08Du1h0qyALFm-Ta1gdaZOup2ABFef4U05qDjAH-H5_vhjWaNmS5gDOjpOZ0IDmnWSbJQaFCMbYCRSifgU_PQbm-BgBpsGM3sPqnX_g2pNzC_daAhocAWGEAWzvu3V0zi-2dxFwtTGqwexCu9wkNS6JmuRE242kHLm0rnKKXCqXtyxcu8RNb-HV2qH6fwrvCu_neXafhF9mybvC-8LbNh-vnHg-qPyX9OyoHrqEnUqT1L2p1rxlNRj6klwvSl9tkp5zzDtJus7-bdslpYUfWbePJv0O-B0AAP__g3Rvfw" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://email.miami-international-airport.senderservices.net/c/eJyUkE-SqyAQh08Du1h0qyALFm-Ta1gdaZOup2ABFef4U05qDjAH-H5_vhjWaNmS5gDOjpOZ0IDmnWSbJQaFCMbYCRSifgU_PQbm-BgBpsGM3sPqnX_g2pNzC_daAhocAWGEAWzvu3V0zi-2dxFwtTGqwexCu9wkNS6JmuRE242kHLm0rnKKXCqXtyxcu8RNb-HV2qH6fwrvCu_neXafhF9mybvC-8LbNh-vnHg-qPyX9OyoHrqEnUqT1L2p1rxlNRj6klwvSl9tkp5zzDtJus7-bdslpYUfWbePJv0O-B0AAP__g3Rvfw" target="_blank">Cell Phone Waiting Lot</a>, which provides free parking for those waiting to pick up friends or loved ones, is located just off LeJeune Road and N.W. 31st St.</li></ul>

Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights

The move comes ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Miami International Airport is preparing for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="10% cut" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/flights-delays-airports-cancellations-faa" data-vars-content-id="0cc098a2-29f3-42d0-816f-ba82abc8057c" data-vars-headline="Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/flights-delays-airports-cancellations-faa" target="_self">10% cut</a> in air traffic beginning Friday, as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="air traffic controller shortages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" data-vars-content-id="0cc098a2-29f3-42d0-816f-ba82abc8057c" data-vars-headline="Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" target="_self">air traffic controller shortages</a> linked to the government shutdown trigger slowdowns at airports nationwide.Why it matters: The cuts, which will result in delays and flight cancellations, come <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/03/government-shutdown-thanksgiving-travel-delays-canceled-flights" data-vars-content-id="0cc098a2-29f3-42d0-816f-ba82abc8057c" data-vars-headline="Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/03/government-shutdown-thanksgiving-travel-delays-canceled-flights" target="_self">ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday</a> — already one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="busiest travel weeks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/19/thanksgiving-travel-2024-holiday-forecast-aaa-tsa" data-vars-content-id="0cc098a2-29f3-42d0-816f-ba82abc8057c" data-vars-headline="Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/19/thanksgiving-travel-2024-holiday-forecast-aaa-tsa" target="_self">busiest travel weeks</a> of the year.

Miami airport expects upwards of 900,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend

Miami International Airport is projecting an average of 157,000 travelers per day.

Miami International Airport is expecting about 157,000 travelers per day from Thursday to Tuesday — matching last year&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record-breaking holiday weekend." data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-travel-tips-for-the-labor-day-weekend/" data-vars-content-id="68dcc0ad-5121-4d91-af1a-0712665d28a3" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects upwards of 900,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-travel-tips-for-the-labor-day-weekend/" target="_blank">record-breaking holiday weekend.</a>&quot; The big picture: Nationally, Labor Day weekend <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="travel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/economy-business/transportation" data-vars-content-id="68dcc0ad-5121-4d91-af1a-0712665d28a3" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects upwards of 900,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/economy-business/transportation" target="_self">travel</a> is expected to surpass last year&#x27;s record, and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Transportation Security Administration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" data-vars-content-id="68dcc0ad-5121-4d91-af1a-0712665d28a3" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects upwards of 900,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" target="_self">Transportation Security Administration</a> is preparing to screen hundreds of thousands more passengers.

Tourism industry warns against diverting advertising funds

A decrease in revenue could hinder agencies' ability to attract visitors, industry leaders say.

Tourism marketing agencies in South Florida are raising concerns about legislation that could shift funding away from advertising to property tax relief.Why it matters: The legislation concerns the tourist development tax, a levy on hotel rooms that has long been used to lure travelers to the state and fund venues that attract them.<ul><li>A decrease in revenue could hinder agencies&#x27; ability to attract visitors, industry leaders say, causing long-term damage to one of the state&#x27;s economic drivers.</li></ul>

Miami airport's takeoffs and landings are a work of art

Reid showcases his work and process on Instagram.

Culture

Miami International Airport is known for its chaotic environment, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frequent disrepair" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/01/19/mia-skytrain-repair-update-airport" data-vars-content-id="bac7597b-15a2-4bac-9e3e-0fb1c2e698f1" data-vars-headline="Miami airport&#x27;s takeoffs and landings are a work of art" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/01/19/mia-skytrain-repair-update-airport" target="_self">frequent disrepair</a> and, apparently, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a lot of guns found by TSA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/29/mia-guns-airport-record" data-vars-content-id="bac7597b-15a2-4bac-9e3e-0fb1c2e698f1" data-vars-headline="Miami airport&#x27;s takeoffs and landings are a work of art" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/29/mia-guns-airport-record" target="_self">a lot of guns found by TSA</a>.<ul><li>But artwork from a software developer could help us see the airport with a fresh perspective.</li></ul>

Miami International Airport reported a record number of guns in 2024, TSA says

You can't bring a gun in your carry-on bag.

Gun detections at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/23/protest-airport-crackdown" data-vars-content-id="3ae401e8-a7aa-42cc-9baf-ec258a508b36" data-vars-headline="Miami International Airport reported a record number of guns in 2024, TSA says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/23/protest-airport-crackdown" target="_self">Miami International Airport</a> hit a new high last year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.The big picture: TSA saw an overall decrease in guns found in passengers&#x27; carry-on bags across Florida airports: 817 in 2024 compared to 834 in 2023.