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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)September 8, 2026Hillsborough County

Miami-Dade Commissioner and Sheriff oppose plans to rename airport to Vice City Airport

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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' in reference to the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.

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Why It Matters

The proposed rebranding could change the official name of parts of Miami International Airport, affecting how the county's primary aviation facility is branded to residents and travelers.

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.
  • The proposed new name for parts of the airport is 'Vice City Airport'.
  • The name 'Vice City Airport' is a nod to Grand Theft Auto VI's fictionalized version of Miami.

Who's Mentioned

locationMiami International Airport“Airport targeted by the proposed rebranding plan”PersonRosie Cordero-Stutz“Miami-Dade Sheriff who spoke out against the airport renaming plan”PersonJC Bermudez“Miami-Dade Commissioner who spoke out against the airport renaming plan”