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Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city

The city could align local voting with federal and state elections.

Election

A proposal to move city elections from April to November has divided <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coral Gables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" data-vars-content-id="274cf6db-9926-4fbf-9772-360ff7a6f876" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" target="_self">Coral Gables</a>&#x27; elected officials and residents.Why it matters: If approved, the ballot measure would change the city&#x27;s charter to align local voting with federal and state elections — a move supporters say would boost turnout, while opponents argue it would cause local issues to be overshadowed.

South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA's Artemis II blast off to the moon

Here's how to catch the moonshot from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Aerospace

It&#x27;s almost time for NASA&#x27;s moon flight to lift off — and here in South Florida, you may be able to see it from your backyard.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" data-vars-content-id="15711561-9c38-4cea-ba05-1adb31e4d0a8" data-vars-headline="South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA&#x27;s Artemis II blast off to the moon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" target="_self">Artemis II</a>, set to carry four astronauts around the moon on a 10-day mission, marks the first time humans will travel around the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library

Trump's presidential library design features statues, planes and golden escalators.

News

President Trump&#x27;s foundation released the first images of his planned downtown Miami presidential library this week, depicting a skyscraper that includes a presidential plane and multiple golden statues of Trump.Why it matters: The renderings offer a look at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" data-vars-content-id="f47ed0d7-3189-46ed-8b19-6b0db752d5ee" data-vars-headline="Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" target="_self">project</a> that would be Florida&#x27;s first presidential library and a dramatic addition to Miami&#x27;s skyline.

South Florida "flying car" manufacturer debuts latest concept

A South Florida EVTOL manufacturer debuted its latest concept last week.

Doroni Aerospace, the Dania Beach company developing a line of luxury personal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="EVTOL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" data-vars-content-id="2eba763b-bfc7-4531-9b88-7cfb097a2338" data-vars-headline="South Florida &quot;flying car&quot; manufacturer debuts latest concept" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" target="_self">EVTOL</a> aircrafts, debuted its newest concept last week at an event attended by local elected officials and an advisor to Gov. DeSantis.

Scoop: Miami-Dade Schools seeks more control over WLRN in legal battle

The district holds the station's broadcasting license.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is seeking to assert more control over Miami&#x27;s NPR station, a move <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the station&#x27;s embattled board chair" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/24/scoop-employees-say-wlrns-future-at-stake-in-latest-escalation-with-leadership" data-vars-content-id="f913de02-937f-4e84-8229-9bdda924c527" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Miami-Dade Schools seeks more control over WLRN in legal battle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/24/scoop-employees-say-wlrns-future-at-stake-in-latest-escalation-with-leadership" target="_self">the station&#x27;s embattled board chair</a> calls &quot;an attempted hostile takeover.&quot;Why it matters: The proposed language included in an amended management agreement obtained by Axios could cast doubt on WLRN&#x27;s journalistic independence, an industry expert says.

Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings

The event kicks off Thursday with the flag-raising ceremony.

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Beach Pride" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamibeachpride.com/" data-vars-content-id="6a3a181f-0895-4f63-bb74-91259af31a15" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamibeachpride.com/" target="_blank">Miami Beach Pride</a> kicks off its 18th anniversary Thursday with a new event that organizers hope will create a more visible, inclusive and meaningful start to the season.Why it matters: This year&#x27;s festival is the first to follow the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="removal of Miami Beach&#x27;s Pride crosswalk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/06/miami-beach-pride-crosswalk-removed-lgbtq-month" data-vars-content-id="6a3a181f-0895-4f63-bb74-91259af31a15" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/06/miami-beach-pride-crosswalk-removed-lgbtq-month" target="_self">removal of Miami Beach&#x27;s Pride crosswalk</a>, part of the state&#x27;s directive to remove street art.

Florida monkey importer charged after lab animal dumped at Miami waste facility

The president of a research company was charged after a live monkey was thrown away.

After a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="discarded lab monkey" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/10/state-investigates-after-research-monkey-ends-up-at-miami-waste-facility" data-vars-content-id="3b729fd8-efc1-4dbe-aca9-b0f5be227c91" data-vars-headline="Florida monkey importer charged after lab animal dumped at Miami waste facility" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/10/state-investigates-after-research-monkey-ends-up-at-miami-waste-facility" target="_self">discarded lab monkey</a> was found alive in a Miami waste facility in February, Florida wildlife officials have charged the head of the biomedical research company responsible.Why it matters: Animal welfare group PETA says the blunder by Southwest Florida-based BC US endangered the monkey and threatened public health because it violated federal animal quarantine requirements.

Florida's orange production dropped drastically in recent decades

Florida used to be the country's leading orange producer.

Climate

Florida&#x27;s orange crop has dropped by 95% in just 30 years — a decline that&#x27;s forced citrus farmers to change how they grow and sell the fruit, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="WLRN reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wlrn.org/business/2026-03-23/florida-oranges-citrus-industry-disease" data-vars-content-id="f2dc50ee-45e1-4897-b192-0f6dc8feabd3" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s orange production dropped drastically in recent decades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wlrn.org/business/2026-03-23/florida-oranges-citrus-industry-disease" target="_blank">WLRN reported</a>. Why it matters: A decade ago, Florida was the country&#x27;s top citrus producer, but it has since fallen behind California, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="according to the USDA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/chart-detail?chartId=112666" data-vars-content-id="f2dc50ee-45e1-4897-b192-0f6dc8feabd3" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s orange production dropped drastically in recent decades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/chart-detail?chartId=112666" target="_blank">according to the USDA</a>. <ul><li>The decline has resulted in less than half the number of full-time jobs the industry sustained just two decades ago. </li></ul>

Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida

His Instagram videos are sparking real-life connections with fans along the walking route.

Culture

A 22-year-old <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media personality" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/axios-event-consumers-turn-to-social-media-and-influencers-for-product-recommendations" data-vars-content-id="7d28bd76-e6cc-472e-98a8-a3b7da711ba2" data-vars-headline="Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/axios-event-consumers-turn-to-social-media-and-influencers-for-product-recommendations" target="_self">social media personality</a> is attempting to walk an outline of the contiguous U.S. — and he&#x27;s passing through South Florida this week.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jack Kadis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/jlkadis/" data-vars-content-id="7d28bd76-e6cc-472e-98a8-a3b7da711ba2" data-vars-headline="Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/jlkadis/" target="_blank">Jack Kadis</a>, who has racked up over 100,000 followers on Instagram, has been walking about 11 miles a day for 69 consecutive days — beginning Jan. 14 in Virginia and following the coastline south.

What's going up: Publix, affordable homes and more

Development

Another day, another batch of development news to keep on your radar as a Miami resident. <ul><li>Here&#x27;s a roundup of the latest across the 305.</li></ul>

WLRN employees remain in limbo as mediation drags on

The uncertainty comes as employees were already fearful for the station's survival.

WLRN employees remain in the dark about their newsroom&#x27;s future, weeks after station and county school district officials first met to resolve a monthslong dispute.Why it matters: The uncertainty comes as employees were already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fearful for the station&#x27;s survival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/24/scoop-employees-say-wlrns-future-at-stake-in-latest-escalation-with-leadership" data-vars-content-id="a110f4ae-bae6-4557-a299-e7fff34f7548" data-vars-headline="WLRN employees remain in limbo as mediation drags on" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/24/scoop-employees-say-wlrns-future-at-stake-in-latest-escalation-with-leadership" target="_self">fearful for the station&#x27;s survival</a> and alarmed by the recent actions of leadership at South Florida Public Media Group, which manages WLRN.<ul><li>It also comes as public radio stations nationwide are struggling with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cuts to federal funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/npr-pbs-funding-senate" data-vars-content-id="a110f4ae-bae6-4557-a299-e7fff34f7548" data-vars-headline="WLRN employees remain in limbo as mediation drags on" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/npr-pbs-funding-senate" target="_self">cuts to federal funding</a>. Last week was WLRN&#x27;s pledge drive.</li></ul>

Miami's Irish ancestry far below national average

Less than 2% of Miami-Dade County residents report Irish ancestry, per U.S. Census data. Why it matters: It&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Patrick&#x27;s Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/16/where-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-miami" data-vars-content-id="b08882d0-f4a5-4216-8e03-0e28b24280a9" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s Irish ancestry far below national average" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/16/where-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-miami" target="_self">St. Patrick&#x27;s Day</a>, and we thought it would be fun to know how many of our neighbors had any real connection to the holiday.

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