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Republicans want to take Florida educational model nationwide with party platform
In its political platform adopted earlier this month, the Republican Party pledged to implement universal school choice, boost parental rights and promote "patriotic" standards for civics education.In other words, under former President Donald Trump, education across the country would look a lot like it does in Florida.Why it matters: Florida in recent years has been thrust into the national spotlight for its hyper-conservative approach to education, serving as a test kitchen for policies that public education advocates say undermine students' and teachers' rights.Some have criticized the state's Department of Education for its push to include Judeo-Christian ideas in public schools,...
New development proposed for Little Haiti, Hallandale Beach
If you build it, we will come write about it. Let's check in on the latest in the development world. A proposed residential project in Little Haiti would rise 28 stories and feature 454 apartments and nearly 20,000 square feet of commercial space, Florida YIMBY reports. The project, at 165...
They bought tickets to Copa America. Now they're suing
Ticket holders denied entry to the Copa America final are suing Hard Rock Stadium and the tournament organizers after crowds of people without tickets stormed into the match. Why it matters: The legal proceedings could shed light on who's to blame for the debacle, which led to 27 arrests and 116 medical incidents requiring first responder assistance.
Fewer Floridians request mail-in ballot compared to the 2022 midterm
Far fewer Floridians have received mail-in ballots this election after a new state law changed how often voters need to request them.Why it matters: That could spell bad news for Democrats, who are seeing the biggest decline in absentee ballots so far this cycle.By the numbers: Politico reports that 46% fewer Florida voters are in line to receive a mail-in ballot compared to the 2022 midterms, according to the latest state data available.Just about 2.23 million voters have asked for absentee ballots for this year's elections, compared to 4.11 million ahead of the 2022 primary, the outlet reported.Catch up fast:...
Marlins tickets, free jerseys at LoanDepot Park
From heritage celebrations to Spongebob Squarepants Day, the Marlins are offering fun T-shirts and jerseys to lure fans to the games.State of play: A ticket to Saturday's game includes a limited-edition Venezuelan Heritage Marlins jersey designed by local artist Porti.Ticket sales will benefit the Fe y Alegria Foundation.What's next: Aug. 9 is the Jamaican Heritage CelebrationAug. 10 is the Dominican Republic Heritage CelebrationAug. 11 is SpongeBob SquarePants DayAug. 24 is the Colombian Heritage CelebrationAug. 25 is the Jewish Community CelebrationSept. 7 is the Nicaraguan Heritage CelebrationOf note: The Marlins also have theme nights in the works, including Harry Potter Day and Panthers Night.
What to do in Miami this weekend. Free events and fun festivities
🤠Surprise! We're publishing our weekly weekender guide one day early. Because let's face it: In Miami, the weekend starts on Thursday.🌌 nightLAB at the Frost Science Museum: The 21-and-over event series invites guests to explore a new interactive exhibition "Journey to Space."It will feature a discussion between a NASA food scientist and a world-renowned astrophysicist, freeze-dried food tastings and musical performances.Today, 7-11pm. Tickets are $34.95 for nonmembers.🎸 Miami rockers Jacuzzi Boys are playing a free show at the Miami Beach Bandshell tonight at 8pm. See the band's favorite things to do and places to eat in our "Best Day...
Live like a rockstar: Jacuzzi Boys detail perfect day in Miami
Miami rockers Jacuzzi Boys are playing a free show at the Miami Beach Bandshell tonight, so we caught up with the band to ask them about their perfect day in the 305.👋 Meet the band: Guitarist/vocalist Gabriel Alcala and drummer Diego Monasterios are originally from Venezuela and live in North Miami.Bassist Danny Gonzalez is a Miami native and lives in Silver Bluff.🎾 Morning activity: Danny: "I took up tennis a few months ago, so lately I'll meet some friends at a public court or just hit against a wall for a bit by myself."Diego: "Usually, I wake up and...
Miami Republican walks back "kill them" remark about migrant gang members
Miami Republican Rep. MarÃa Elvira Salazar said this week that the U.S. should "kill" some gang members who illegally enter the country before quickly softening her stance.Why it matters: If former President Trump retakes the White House in November, he's promised a major law enforcement and military crackdown on undocumented immigration.The GOP's platform refers to crossings at the southern border as an "invasion" and pledges to deploy the U.S. Navy to halt drug smugglers.Driving the news: Salazar, speaking at an Axios panel at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, said the U.S. should take a hardline stance against immigrants who...
UM team helps with new technique aimed to save Florida's coral reefs
Scientists from the University of Miami are participating in an effort to potentially solve Florida's coral crisis.Why it matters: Last summer's record-breaking marine heatwave pushed coral reefs in the Florida Keys to the brink.Now, at The Florida Aquarium's Coral Conservation and Research Center in Tampa, elkhorn colonies are being studied to potentially save Florida's reefs from rising ocean temperatures caused by climate change.Catch up quick: The extreme heat last summer completely wiped out one reef, and many more corals have turned white, a phenomenon known as coral bleaching.The troubling die-off led scientists to transfer thousands of corals to labs to...
Miami's 65-and-older population grew the most since 2020
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosGrowth among Miami's 65-and-up population far outpaced that of other age groups between 2020 and 2023, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.Why it matters: Cities with growing senior populations must be mindful of older residents' specific needs, like health care, transportation and affordable housing.The big picture: The trend reflects a broader national phenomenon, with America's overall 65-plus population rising 9.4%, to about 59.2 million people in this time frame, according to the Census Bureau.That age group grew in all of America's biggest cities from 2020 to 2023 — by close to 20% in some cases, per the latest estimates.By the numbers: Miami's 65-and-up population grew about 7.5% from 2020-2023, to more than 1.22 million, per Census data.The 15-to-24 age group grew by 1.6%, from nearly 688,300 to just shy of 1 million.All other age groups shrank.Zoom out: Overall, Miami's population grew slightly by 0.7% in the three-year time period.
Fútbol meets football: Inter Miami's new jerseys use Dolphins' colors
Inter Miami just released new aqua and orange jerseys that seem to pay homage to the colors of the Miami Dolphins.State of swag: The new alternate jerseys, launched today by Major League Soccer and Adidas, also seem to take inspiration from the hit show "Miami Vice" with the font style on the chest.Prices range from $110 for a youth replica jersey to $195 for an adult authentic jersey. Courtesy of Adidas and Major League SoccerWhat they're saying: The fan response has been very positive."Combined fútbol and football," X user Lost Tribe Sports commented."The greatest color combination of all time," commented Dolphins fan and influencer KickBallDad on Instagram.The latest: Inter star forward and Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi — who modeled the new kits for the team — gave fans a scare when he exited the Copa America final against Colombia with an ankle injury.Messi, who was seen crying on the bench with a severely swollen ankle, will miss Inter Miami's next two matches, the Miami Herald reports.Inter plays Wednesday against Toronto FC and Saturday versus the Chicago Fire.
Argentina's Copa America win marred by Hard Rock Stadium chaos
A sea of white and sky blue filled the streets of Miami Sunday night after Argentina defeated Colombia to win the Copa America.But hours earlier, the game was delayed after fans overwhelmed Hard Rock Stadium security in a chaotic scene that threatened to overshadow the exuberant moment for soccer in America. Why it matters: Emotions were running high ahead of the final, which ended 1-0.Both South American nations boast large expat communities across South Florida — and soccer is more than a game for many fans.What we saw: Hard Rock Stadium, where tickets to the final started around $2,000, was overwhelmed...
Miami soccer fans share excitement ahead of Copa America final
It's a huge weekend for two of Miami's biggest South American communities, as Colombia tries to dethrone Argentina in the Copa America final at Hard Rock Stadium.The match is Sunday at 8pm on Fox and Univision.Why it matters: The eyes of the Americas will be on Miami as two great soccer nations fight for the championship.Both countries have big expat populations in South Florida. As of 2022, there were over 165,000 Colombians in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and 40,000 Argentineans, per the Migration Policy Institute.🤑 Sticker shock: It'd be cheaper to fly to Medellin for a watch party, as radio...
Where to watch the Copa America final in Miami
Some sports fans prefer to watch games at home, sans distractions. Others prefer to venture out and cheer their team on with others.For the second group, we've rounded up a few spots to watch Sunday's Copa America Final.Of note: Spain and England are also playing in the final of the UEFA Euro Cup on Sunday at 3pm.The Miami Beach Bandshell is screening the game on a 24-foot screen for fans of both teams. Free with RSVP.Across the street at Manolo's, Argentinian fans will gather for a watch party.La Estancia Argentina in Aventura will also be screening the game.Lowe's in North...
Miami Beach is getting a new CEO. Commissioners are not super happy with candidates
Miami Beach commissioners are not entirely happy with the field of candidates applying to be city manager with two weeks to go before they're set to vote on the city's next CEO.Why it matters: The manager will run the day-to-day operations of the government, from public safety to sanitation, and work closely with commissioners to execute their policies.Remarks from some commissioners this week questioning the qualifications of the eight finalists for the position could sour future working relationships before they even begin.Catch up fast: Miami Beach's previous city manager, Alina Hudak, resigned in March, and the city hired a recruitment...
Climate change scrubbed from Florida textbooks, authors say
State officials told publishers to remove some references to climate change from textbooks used in Florida's public schools, the Orlando Sentinel reported.Why it matters: The demands are the latest example of the DeSantis administration aligning Florida's public education system with conservative views, critics say.The state's Department of Education previously rejected math and social studies textbooks over what it viewed as the inclusion of "woke" concepts.The big picture: Gov. Ron DeSantis this year signed a law removing the phrase "climate change" as a priority in state energy policy, while reversing long-standing green energy policies and legislation.The state is expecting a hotter-than-average...
After pollution closed these islands, Miami reopening them with new rules
Four spoil islands on Biscayne Bay are set to reopen tomorrow, Miami officials announced this week.Why it matters: Osprey Island, Morningside Island, Pace Picnic Island and Willis Island have been closed since Memorial Day to thwart pollution.State of play: The Miami Police Marine Patrol will conduct daily sweeps "to prevent boats from anchoring to trees, cite illegal vendors, prohibit styrofoam items and ensure no after-hours use," according to the city.City staff will also host educational outreach events.
These South Florida athletes are heading to the 2024 Summer Olympics
Opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics in Paris are July 26, and there are plenty of hometown athletes to keep an eye on.The big picture: 37 Olympians from Florida will be competing in the games, many from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.Several more will compete in the Paralympics, which begin Aug. 26.Here are just a few athletes and events to watch:Aaliyah Butler: Track and fieldButler, 20, attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School and will be competing in the women's 400-meter race for Team USA.She's originally from Fort Lauderdale and got her start with the Lauderhill Cheetah Track Organization, per NBC Miami.Her...
At Miami rally, Trump supporters revel in Democrats' "chaos"
Donald Trump supporters stood in line for hours to hear the former president speak at his Miami golf resort on Tuesday, despite a heat advisory in South Florida.Why it matters: Trump's rally came the week before the Republican National Convention and amid a crisis of confidence among supporters of his presumed November opponent, President Joe Biden.What they're saying: Avi Bejar, 18, of Fort Lauderdale, arrived at the Trump National Doral Miami around noon, two hours before doors opened for the 7pm campaign rally.He wanted to get there early for his first Trump rally. After all, it will be his first...
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