Traffic & Transportation ANALYSIS Members Only

Miami Beach Commission Backs Expansion of Water Taxi Into Citywide Network

The City Commission directed staff to pursue funding and plan new routes for Miami Beach's water taxi, which has carried more than 73,000 riders since January while turning away roughly 8% of passengers due to capacity limits.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

Transportation

Environment NEWS

City Moves to Ban Fishing at Three South Beach Baywalk Street-Ends

Miami Beach commissioners gave first-reading approval to an ordinance banning saltwater fishing at three city-owned bayside street-ends, while simultaneously lifting existing fishing bans at the 29th-33rd Street jetty area.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

Public Safety ANALYSIS Members Only

Miami Beach Tightens Repeat-Offender Rules for Quality-of-Life Violations

The City Commission voted 7-0 on first reading to lower the habitual offender threshold for municipal quality-of-life violations from four convictions in 12 months to three in two years, with a second reading set for June 24.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

Public Safety NEWS

Commission Advances Off-Leash Grace Zone for South Pointe Dog Park

A proposed ordinance by Commissioner David Suarez would create a 100-foot buffer around South Pointe Park's off-leash area, shielding dog owners from fines if their pet strays for under five minutes.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

Parking NEWS

City Commission Votes 7-0 to End Unnecessary Resident Tows

Miami Beach commissioners unanimously approved the End Resident Tows reform, creating a graduated text-warning system before towing and launching 24/7 enforcement patrols by July 1, 2026.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

Transportation

Traffic & Transportation NEWS

City Moves to Regulate E-Bikes and Scooters on Public Streets

Miami Beach commissioners advanced new safety rules for micromobility devices on first reading, requiring lights, helmets for riders under 16, and functioning brakes citywide.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

Culture & Events NEWS

Miami Beach Kicks Off America 250 with Thunderbirds, Drones, and a Weekend Full of Free Events

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds make their first-ever Miami Beach appearance this Memorial Day Weekend as the city launches its America 250 celebration with free events from May 21–25.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Weekend Plans: May 22–24, 2026

9 things to do in Miami Beach this Memorial Day weekend — from the Hyundai Air & Sea Show and SaluteFest to a free Española Way block party, Miami New Drama’s “Señorita Julia” at the Colony Theatre, and a Sunday-night Festival of Lights.

Journal Staff May 22, 2026

Government ANALYSIS Members Only

Lincoln Road Zoning Overhaul Heads to First Commission Vote — Key Community Groups Haven't Weighed In

The proposal to allow buildings up to 150 feet on the western end of Lincoln Road reaches the City Commission on May 20 for a first reading — but the Miami Design Preservation League, Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association, and Palm View Neighborhood Association have not taken public positions on a plan that could fundamentally alter one of Miami Beach's most historic corridors.

Journal Staff May 19, 2026

Planning Infrastructure Housing

Government NEWS

Miami Beach City Meetings Scheduled for Week of May 25–29

A reference of the week's public city meetings

Journal Staff May 20, 2026

Litigation NEWS Members Only

Leonard Hochstein Sues to Remove Construction Lien on Miami Beach Property

Plastic surgeon and real estate personality Leonard Hochstein has filed suit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court to strip a construction lien from his Miami Beach home, alleging the company that filed it never set foot on the property.

Journal Staff May 15, 2026

Culture & Events NEWS

Weekend Plans: May 15–17, 2026

Your Miami Beach weekend cheat sheet (Fri–Sun): free dance in the Garden, a pollinators program, live music, a classic market stroll, and more.

Journal Staff May 15, 2026