NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)September 8, 2026Hillsborough County
Miami-Dade officials oppose proposed Miami International Airport rebranding to Vice City Airport
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Miami-Dade Commissioner JC Bermudez and Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz spoke out against county plans to rename parts of Miami International Airport to 'Vice City Airport'. The proposed renaming is a nod to the video game Grand Theft Auto VI's fictionalized version of Miami.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)Why It Matters
The proposed airport renaming affects branding and public signage for Miami International Airport, drawing public opposition from county leadership.
Key Facts
- Miami-Dade Commissioner JC Bermudez and Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz spoke out in opposition to a county proposal.
- The proposal involves renaming parts of Miami International Airport to 'Vice City Airport'.
- The proposed name is a nod to the video game Grand Theft Auto VI, which features a fictionalized version of Miami.
- The statements opposing the plan were made on Thursday.
Who's Mentioned
locationMiami International Airport“Subject of the proposed renaming plan”PersonRosie Cordero-Stutz“Miami-Dade Sheriff who spoke out against the airport rebranding plan”locationMiami-Dade“County handling the proposed rebranding”PersonJC Bermudez“Miami-Dade Commissioner who spoke out against the airport rebranding plan”