Former President Trump's false attack questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity comes as the number of people in the U.S. identifying as multiracial is surging — particularly in Florida.

Why it matters: Trump's comments illuminate how some Americans consistently misunderstand the complexities of people from multiple racial and ethnic backgrounds and how those identities shape their lives.

• In Florida, 16.5% of the population identify as multiracial, more than 3.5 million individuals.
• That's the fourth-highest percentage in the U.S., behind only Hawaii, New Mexico and Texas. The national figure is 10.2%.

Zoom in: Miami-Dade County reported 1.1 million multiracial residents in the latest Census count.

Catch up fast: Trump's comments at the National Association of Black Journalists convention last week, saying Harris primarily identified as Indian and "became Black" recently, stirred discussions about her background.

Reality check: Harris regularly cites her background as the daughter of a South Asian immigrant mother and a Jamaican immigrant father.

• Harris graduated from Howard University (an HBCU), joined the historically Black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha and was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus as a U.S. senator.

Harris is hardly alone. People who identify as multiracial, or more than one race, are among the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. population, according to census data.

• The 2020 Census found that those who identify as multiracial more than tripled from 9 million in 2010 to 33.8 million a decade later.

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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's Senate campaign plans to launch a six-figure, Spanish-language radio ad statewide this week, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: This is the most expensive radio ad blitz of her campaign so far.

Between the lines: The ad shows how eager Mucarsel-Powell is to reach Latino voters — a base that's swung increasingly out of reach for Florida Democrats in recent cycles.

• It depicts U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R) as a corrupt politician who threatens listeners' freedoms while reminding them of her immigration to the U.S.

What she's saying: "Over thirty years ago, my mother brought my sisters and me from Ecuador in search of a better life, more opportunities and freedom. And that's why I'm running for the Senate."

• "But today, corrupt politicians like Rick Scott have put our freedoms at risk. His economic plans increase our taxes, the cost of food, insurance, and housing."
• "Less money and fewer rights mean less freedom. And the truth is... He won't stop. Unless we stop him. Because once they take away one freedom ... they never stop there."

Reality check: Mucarsel-Powell's ad mischaracterizes Scott's position on abortion, which he has softened in recent months.

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🏈 The Dolphins signed former Miami Hurricanes receiver Mike Harley, UM's all-time receptions leader. Five of the Fins' wide receivers have been out with injuries. (Miami Herald)

🎤 Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees abruptly canceled their tour on Tuesday. It was supposed to kick off tomorrow in Tampa and be in West Palm Beach on Sunday. (Pitchfork)

😔 Tur Kitchen, a Mediterranean restaurant in Coral Gables, closed this week after five years. The owners announced the closure on Instagram, but offered no reason. (Instagram)

⚖️ Gun rights groups filed a federal lawsuit against Florida's open-carry ban, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. (Tampa Bay Times)

🎉 It's almost the weekend! Here are some events to help you finalize your plans.

🎥 Popcorn Frights, the South Florida horror film festival, returns today at two venues: Savor Cinema and Gateway, both in Fort Lauderdale.

• Today through Aug. 18. Tickets start at $10.

🎶 Back to School Jam with PATH to Hip Hop takes place at PAMM's Free Second Saturdays, where you can celebrate Hip Hop Recognition Month by learning about the genre through art, history and expression.

• Art activities from 11am-3pm. Free admission all day.

🩰 The International Ballet Festival of Miami at the Fillmore Miami Beach features more than 100 dancers from around the world, art exhibitions, film screenings and workshops.

• Saturday, 8pm, and Sunday, 5pm. Tickets start at $58.50.

👜 Our Market, a monthly market that features clothing, home decor, food and live music, is popping up at Lot 11 Skatepark.

• Sunday, 3-9pm. Tickets are $5.

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Breaking debuts at the Paris Olympics this weekend, and hip-hop culture will be on full display.

Why it matters: For the first time in Olympic history, 32 breakers (16 B-boys and 16 B-girls) will compete in one-on-one battles.

What they're saying: Team USA B-boy Victor Montalvo says it's important to remember the sport's roots in hip-hop, graffiti, and DJ/MC cultures.

• "A lot of people talk about how breaking is losing its essence over the years. I feel like it's up to the newer generation to dig into the roots and bring that essence back into the dance," Montalvo told Axios' Maxwell Millington.

Between the lines: Montalvo doesn't mind being called a break dancer, but encourages people to use the term "breaker" instead, sharing that the breaking community endorses the term "breaking" over "break dancing."

Breaking is judged and scored on five criteria: technique, vocabulary, execution, musicality and originality, per Olympics.com.

What we're watching: Each country has four breakers, and Team USA includes Montalvo, Jeffrey Louis, Sunny Choi and Logan Edra of Miami.

• Breaking will occur tomorrow and Saturday. Stream here.

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