NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsSeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County
Miami-Dade officials oppose rebranding Miami International Airport as 'Vice City Airport'
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Miami-Dade Commissioner JC Bermudez and Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz spoke out in opposition to a proposed county plan to rename parts of Miami International Airport 'Vice City Airport' in reference to the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.
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The proposal involves altering the branding of a major county-owned transportation hub, which affects local official naming conventions and public identity.
Key Facts
- Miami-Dade Commissioner JC Bermudez and Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz publicly opposed county plans to rename parts of Miami International Airport.
- The proposed new name is 'Vice City Airport'.
- The name is a reference to Grand Theft Auto VI's fictionalized version of Miami.
- The statements opposing the plan were made on Thursday.
Who's Mentioned
locationMiami International Airport“The airport targeted by the proposed renaming plan”PersonRosie Cordero-Stutz“Miami-Dade Sheriff who spoke out against the airport renaming plan”locationVice City Airport“The proposed new name for parts of the airport referencing Grand Theft Auto VI”locationMiami-Dade“The county handling the proposed airport rebranding”PersonJC Bermudez“Miami-Dade Commissioner who spoke out against the airport renaming plan”