NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Arts & CultureSeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County
Miami-Dade Commissioner and Sheriff Oppose Miami International Airport 'Vice City' Rebranding Plan
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Miami-Dade Commissioner JC Bermudez and Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz spoke out against county proposals to rename parts of Miami International Airport to "Vice City Airport." The proposed rebranding references the fictionalized version of Miami featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Arts & CultureWhy It Matters
Local elected and law enforcement officials publicly opposed a county airport rebranding proposal, highlighting a disagreement over county image and branding associated with a video game.
Key Facts
- Miami-Dade Commissioner JC Bermudez spoke out in opposition to renaming parts of Miami International Airport.
- Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz joined in opposing the rebranding plan on Thursday.
- The proposed rebranding would name parts of the airport "Vice City Airport."
- "Vice City" is a nod to the fictionalized version of Miami featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.