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Which Miami shop has the best ice cream scoop?

There's so many good spots to choose from.

Food and Drink

It&#x27;s (unofficially) officially summer! And that can mean just one thing: Ice cream every day — or at least as often as possible.Why it matters: We love ice cream and we&#x27;re asking you, our readers, to weigh in on the best scoop in Miami.

Scoop: How a 2014 election delay could give Broward's mayor an extra term

The county attorney says Bogen can seek another term due to a delayed start to his first term.

Election

A less-than-two-month delay in taking office when he was first elected in 2014 could land <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/20/miami-2026-federal-tax-cuts-trump-savings" data-vars-content-id="eedfd518-8220-4e1e-9134-c4667f88b68b" data-vars-headline="Scoop: How a 2014 election delay could give Broward&#x27;s mayor an extra term" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/20/miami-2026-federal-tax-cuts-trump-savings" target="_self">Broward</a> Mayor Mark Bogen a fourth, four-year term on the county commission, despite term limits.Why it matters: Bogen&#x27;s candidacy, which is currently unopposed, could trigger legal challenges and test the county&#x27;s interpretation of its charter, which limits commissioners to three consecutive four-year terms.

Review: Creating my wedding centerpiece at Hollywood Hot Glass

Things to Do

For our wedding, my wife Marta and I decided to have a sand ceremony symbolizing our union.<ul><li>We gathered sand from my hometown of Miami Beach and her hometown of Adra, Spain, and poured it into a vase we made together at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood Hot Glass" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodhotglass.com/" data-vars-content-id="08dd31fb-71b8-4bf3-a642-84097d2e806a" data-vars-headline="Review: Creating my wedding centerpiece at Hollywood Hot Glass" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodhotglass.com/" target="_blank">Hollywood Hot Glass</a>.</li></ul>Why it matters: We&#x27;re already creating a life together, so it felt fitting to create a physical representation. <ul><li>Plus, this ended up being a fun date activity.</li></ul>

Miami restaurant earns first Michelin Star

One Miami restaurant earned its first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/15/miami-michelin-guide-restaurants-added" data-vars-content-id="940db7cb-40f1-4aa3-891a-06e9214c215a" data-vars-headline="Miami restaurant earns first Michelin Star" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/15/miami-michelin-guide-restaurants-added" target="_self">Michelin</a> star while four others earned a Bib Gourmand in this year&#x27;s Guide, announced Thursday.Why it matters: The annual guide rounds up what those in the industry consider to be the best of the best, and can elevate a restaurant into fame far beyond its city.

Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration

The university says students violated conduct policies during the peaceful demonstration.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida International University" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/05/republicans-condemn-racist-group-chat-miami" data-vars-content-id="c8b66dac-8f90-4529-853a-6b4a6e0d10f8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/05/republicans-condemn-racist-group-chat-miami" target="_self">Florida International University</a> is alleging seven students violated conduct policies for participating in a peaceful demonstration — a move the students and their advisor argue is unfounded and creates a chilling effect.Why it matters: The charges highlight potential conflict between FIU&#x27;s policies and First Amendment protections for students <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="established decades ago" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/educational-activities/first-amendment-activities/tinker-v-des-moines/facts-and-case-summary-tinker-v-des-moines" data-vars-content-id="c8b66dac-8f90-4529-853a-6b4a6e0d10f8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/educational-activities/first-amendment-activities/tinker-v-des-moines/facts-and-case-summary-tinker-v-des-moines" target="_blank">established decades ago</a> by the Supreme Court.

National Hurricane Center updates cone of uncertainty

Climate

The 2026 hurricane cone of uncertainty will feature a handful of new graphical elements, the National Hurricane Center recently revealed. Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cone" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/02/national-hurricane-center-new-forecast-map-inland-risk" data-vars-content-id="b84c535b-226c-45c3-9012-a371a7faaf8e" data-vars-headline="National Hurricane Center updates cone of uncertainty" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/02/national-hurricane-center-new-forecast-map-inland-risk" target="_self">cone</a> projects the storm&#x27;s path and intensity, helps determine evacuation zones and guides residents on how to best prepare for what&#x27;s to come.

Biscayne Bay's health shows little improvement, report says

The bay's health is vital for Miami-Dade County, both economically and environmentally.

News

The health of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Biscayne Bay" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/31/north-miami-condo-aquatic-playground-biscayne-bay" data-vars-content-id="d9cdb1ba-1220-4c13-90dc-5342a2581e81" data-vars-headline="Biscayne Bay&#x27;s health shows little improvement, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/31/north-miami-condo-aquatic-playground-biscayne-bay" target="_self">Biscayne Bay</a>, the shallow estuary that runs along South Florida&#x27;s east coast, remains grim, according to the 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card, released Tuesday.Why it matters: The bay&#x27;s health is vital for Miami-Dade County, both economically and environmentally, as it&#x27;s home to a host of species and contributes about $64 billion to the county&#x27;s economy.

Miami-Dade school district settles legal battle with WLRN management

The district holds the station's broadcasting license.

Miami-Dade&#x27;s school district resolved <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its monthslong legal battle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/10/miami-dade-schools-lawsuit-wlrn" data-vars-content-id="4453c4cd-c8e8-4956-b5bf-967487ee12be" data-vars-headline="Miami-Dade school district settles legal battle with WLRN management" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/10/miami-dade-schools-lawsuit-wlrn" target="_self">its monthslong legal battle</a> with the management company that oversees WLRN.Why it matters: The agreement, approved by the School Board on Wednesday, ensures that WLRN can broadcast for another seven years, with a possible three-year extension.

Lawmakers' special session to discuss state budget, Miami-Dade requests

They have until July 1 to avoid a government shutdown.

Lawmakers are headed back to Tallahassee this week to make good on their sole constitutional obligation: the state budget.State of play: The Legislature will convene the special session tomorrow, and it will last until May 29. The Senate has already refiled its $115 billion proposal, while the House has yet to do so.

No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump

&quot;If the cost of living goes up, at least it taste better.&quot; That&#x27;s at least what the folks at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Seasons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/no_seasons_/" data-vars-content-id="7e9810b5-cc13-42e3-aaf7-6305789a3bc8" data-vars-headline="No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/no_seasons_/" target="_blank">No Seasons</a> are saying. The intrigue: The micro brewery in Little River, formerly known as Off Site, introduced on social media this week <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Pump Price Burger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9w9pfR2fI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="7e9810b5-cc13-42e3-aaf7-6305789a3bc8" data-vars-headline="No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9w9pfR2fI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">the Pump Price Burger</a>. <ul><li>For the entire month, also National Burger Month, the brewery would follow national average gas costs and price the burger accordingly. </li></ul>

Publix quietly reverses course on open carry in stores

The company has made no official announcement.

Less than one year after allowing customers to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="openly carry firearms in its stores" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/08/publix-florida-open-carry-allowed" data-vars-content-id="15c3b81a-f823-4029-bb89-ab38c4733fd5" data-vars-headline="Publix quietly reverses course on open carry in stores" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/08/publix-florida-open-carry-allowed" target="_self">openly carry firearms in its stores</a> across the state, Publix has quietly reversed course, multiple outlets reported.Why it matters: It&#x27;s Florida&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="largest grocery store chain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/grocery-store-owners-map-kroger-albertsons-merger/" data-vars-content-id="15c3b81a-f823-4029-bb89-ab38c4733fd5" data-vars-headline="Publix quietly reverses course on open carry in stores" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/grocery-store-owners-map-kroger-albertsons-merger/" target="_blank">largest grocery store chain</a> and was one of the first and only major corporations to embrace open carry.

Miami-Dade funds new center to address homelessness

A new homeless shelter offering emergency housing for up to 80 people is set to open in Liberty City next month.Why it matters: The center, for which the county commission approved funding this week, will provide low-barrier entry and more flexible services for the thousands of county residents experiencing homelessness.

Miami-Dade Schools weigh nine school closures amid enrollment decline

The school board will have to finalize the proposal in June.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools could close up to nine schools ahead of the upcoming school year.Why it matters: The sharp increase in the number of schools the district is considering underscores its stark <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="enrollment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/25/miami-public-schools-lose-12000-students-enrollment-down" data-vars-content-id="b441c091-de29-4449-a49d-ab7611af5248" data-vars-headline="Miami-Dade Schools weigh nine school closures amid enrollment decline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/25/miami-public-schools-lose-12000-students-enrollment-down" target="_self">enrollment</a> and budget shortfalls.<ul><li>Last year, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the district proposed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/02/12/miami-schools-declining-enrollment-building-changes" data-vars-content-id="b441c091-de29-4449-a49d-ab7611af5248" data-vars-headline="Miami-Dade Schools weigh nine school closures amid enrollment decline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/02/12/miami-schools-declining-enrollment-building-changes" target="_self">the district proposed</a> boundary changes to 11 schools and repurposed just two.</li></ul>

News 🗞

Scoop: How a 2014 election delay could give Broward's mayor an extra term

Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration

NOAA forecasts quieter hurricane season but warns: Prepare now

National Hurricane Center updates cone of uncertainty

Biscayne Bay's health shows little improvement, report says