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Miami is most forgetful city, Uber says. Here is what we left behind in ride-shares
From designer shoes to gilded grills, Miamians leave behind a lot of random stuff in Ubers.Driving the news: Uber's 2024 Lost & Found Index shows that Miami is the most "forgetful" city in America, with passengers here losing more personal items in Ubers than residents anywhere else.Why it matters: It's not just that we lose a lot of stuff, but the weird crap we're leaving behind, like:A pair of new Gucci loafersGold teethPersonal goldCPAP machineA blowtorchAn ice cream cone made of siliconeA Buddha statueExpensive tequilaPlayStation 5Lottery ticketsKitchen bowlsThe big picture: The most common items Miamians left behind were luggage, clothing, headphones, phones and wallets.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Heat's Jimmy Butler could miss time with knee injury
Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler is expected to miss several weeks following a knee injury sustained in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament loss, ESPN reports.The latest: Butler has been ruled out for Friday's Play-In game against Chicago, which will determine whether Miami makes the NBA Playoffs or goes home for the summer.An MRI on Butler's knee found a right MCL sprain, the Heat announced Thursday.What we're watching: The Heat take on the Bulls Friday (7pm, ESPN) to decide the eighth and final seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.The winner will advance to the playoffs and face the No. 1 seed Boston Celtics...
DeSantis signs flurry of education bills
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week a flurry of education bills, including a mandate that kids learn the "dangers and evils" of communism starting in kindergarten.Why it matters: Reshaping the state's public education system β including by directing what can and can't be discussed in classrooms β has defined DeSantis' tenure as governor and laid the groundwork for his failed presidential campaign.Between the lines: This week's signings indicate the governor continues to push for changes that some say undermine the public school system in favor of charter and private schools.But the governor also sought to clean up a...
Miami-Dade Police reported fewer murders so far in 2024 compared to last year
Data: AH Datalytics; Chart: Axios VisualsThe Miami-Dade Police Department is reporting a 33% drop in murders so far this year compared to 2023.Why it matters: Most large U.S. cities are starting to see drops in violence after sharp increases during the pandemic.The number of homicides in 204 cities dropped 20% in the first three months of this year, compared to the same time last year, per an AH Datalytics report reviewed by Axios.By the numbers: MDPD reported 18 murders in the first three months of 2024 compared to 27 during the same timespan in 2024, according to an internal report.The department saw a 31% drop in overall violent crime in the same period.Yes, but: MDPD's Homicide Bureau is only responsible for investigating deaths that occur in unincorporated Dade County and in 27 of the county's 35 municipalities.Cities like Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Miami Beach and North Miami have their own homicide bureaus, per the Miami Herald.What they're saying: MDPD detective Angel Rodriguez tells Axios that gun violence programs like the Youth Outreach Unit and Operation Community Shield have contributed to the decrease.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Heat star Jimmy Butler inspires NBA Playoffs ad. But he got snubbed
Last year, Miami Heat reporter Brady Hawk asked star forward Jimmy Butler about "Playoff Jimmy" β a nickname Butler earned for his heroics in the run-up to an NBA Finals appearance. Butler said, "It's not a thing."Why it matters: Now, the NBA is rolling out a promo video for the playoffs featuring language that is strikingly similar: "Playoff mode. It's a thing."The only difference? Butler isn't featured in it β and some Heat fans have taken to social media to call the organization out.What they're saying: Within an hour of the NBA posting the video to X, dozens of users...
Happy Hour in Miami? Try Phuc Yea
I'm here to tell you that Happy Hour at Phuc Yea is a must!State of plate: The P.Y. noodles ($10) are the ultimate comfort food. The signature house noodles are bathed in garlic butter, oyster sauce and parmesan.Add on the edamame tostones with hummus ($10) and wash it down with a sweet-and-spicy Say Gay mezcal cocktail ($9).If you go: Offered Wednesday-Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.7100 Biscayne Blvd.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Happy Hour in Miami? Try Phuc Yea
I'm here to tell you that Happy Hour at Phuc Yea is a must!State of plate: The P.Y. noodles ($10) are the ultimate comfort food. The signature house noodles are bathed in garlic butter, oyster sauce and parmesan.Add on the edamame tostones with hummus ($10) and wash it down with a sweet-and-spicy Say Gay mezcal cocktail ($9).If you go: Offered Wednesday-Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.7100 Biscayne Blvd.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Higher home values mean higher property taxes in Florida
Data: CoreLogic analysis; Map: Axios VisualsMedian property taxes for single-family homes in Florida have swelled about 35% over the last five years.Why it matters: The state's property tax spike is 10 percentage points higher than the U.S. average, adding to the rising cost of homeownership.Zoom in: Florida's median property tax increased from $2,226 in 2019 to $3,003 in 2023.Property taxes on U.S. single-family homes rose to $2,877 in 2023, up from $2,367 in 2019, according to data CoreLogic shared with Axios.Between the lines: Property taxes, which are based on a home's assessed value and the local tax rate, typically climb as home values rise, according to Yanling Mayer, an economist and principal with CoreLogic.Miami-Dade's effective tax rate was 0.60% in 2023, per a new analysis from Attom, a real estate data firm. Broward's was 0.99%.Property tax bills are steep nationwide after U.S. home prices surged nearly 40% during the pandemic, according to a recent report by CoreLogic..Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Flyover bridge reopens after closure caused traffic chaos
Less than 24 hours after the flyover bridge leaving the Rickenbacker Causeway closed for maintenance, the northbound lane was back open, with the southbound lane expected to fully reopen by Wednesday morning.Why it matters: Sunday's closure of the flyover bridge connecting westbound traffic to US-1 and I-95 caused a bottleneck of hundreds of cars attempting to leave the island Sunday afternoon that dragged on well into the evening.Many drivers and residents took to social media Sunday to complain about the hourslong delays and lack of communication.Catch up fast: The Florida Department of Transportation announced the closures on March 28 and...
Move over pickleball. Padel is the hottest thing in Miami
One of the trendiest sports in Miami is a tennis-like pastime that most locals probably haven't played yet.Why it matters: Padel, a racquet sport with widespread international appeal that has begun spreading to America, is "the new golf," according to a former tennis pro-turned-Miami luxury real estate agent who conducts business on the court.The agent, Marko Gojanovic, plays at the members-only Reserve padel club on Watson Island, the Washington Post reports. (Membership is invitation only and the price is unknown.)"During Covid, a lot more people were in Florida, and it's the most popular thing here among a group of very-high-net-worth...
Move over pickleball. Padel is the hottest thing in Miami
One of the trendiest sports in Miami is a tennis-like pastime that most locals probably haven't played yet.Why it matters: Padel, a racquet sport with widespread international appeal that has begun spreading to America, is "the new golf," according to a former tennis pro-turned-Miami luxury real estate agent who conducts business on the court.The agent, Marko Gojanovic, plays at the members-only Reserve padel club on Watson Island, the Washington Post reports. (Membership is invitation only and the price is unknown.)"During Covid, a lot more people were in Florida, and it's the most popular thing here among a group of very-high-net-worth...
Hopes for Heat playoff run hinge on Play-In Tournament. How it works
The Heat weren't good enough this year to automatically qualify for the NBA Playoffs, but Miami can still earn one of the final two spots in the playoffs by winning the Play-In Tournament.Why it matters: The Heat haven't missed the playoffs since 2019.After trading for Jimmy Butler before the 2020 season, Miami has made the Eastern Conference Finals each year and reached the NBA Finals twice.Yes, but: Despite a 2023β24 season full of injuries and mediocre play, the Heat were in a similar position last year and survived the Play-In Tournament to reach the NBA Finals.How it works: Teams in...
Hopes for Heat playoff run hinge on Play-In Tournament. How it works
The Heat weren't good enough this year to automatically qualify for the NBA Playoffs, but Miami can still earn one of the final two spots in the playoffs by winning the Play-In Tournament.Why it matters: The Heat haven't missed the playoffs since 2019.After trading for Jimmy Butler before the 2020 season, Miami has made the Eastern Conference Finals each year and reached the NBA Finals twice.Yes, but: Despite a 2023β24 season full of injuries and mediocre play, the Heat were in a similar position last year and survived the Play-In Tournament to reach the NBA Finals.How it works: Teams in...
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