NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)September 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade officials oppose proposal to rename Miami International Airport to 'Vice City Airport'
Miami-Dade Commissioner JC Bermudez and Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz publicly opposed a proposal to rename parts of Miami International Airport to 'Vice City Airport.' The proposed name change is intended to reference the video game Grand Theft Auto VI, which features a fictionalized version of Miami.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The proposal involves the potential rebranding of a major international transportation hub, which would impact official signage, marketing, and the public identity of the airport.
Key Facts
- Miami-Dade Commissioner JC Bermudez and Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz publicly opposed the rebranding plan.
- The proposal seeks to rename parts of Miami International Airport to 'Vice City Airport'.
- The name change is a reference to the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.
- The opposition was voiced on Thursday.
Who's Mentioned
personJC Bermudez“Miami-Dade County Commissioner opposing the rebranding plan.”otherGrand Theft Auto VI“Video game featuring a fictionalized Miami that inspired the proposal”personRosie Cordero-Stutz“Miami-Dade Sheriff opposing the rebranding plan.”organizationRockstar Games“Developer of the Grand Theft Auto video game series.”personDaniella Levine Cava“Mayor of Miami-Dade County whose administration proposed the plan.”locationMiami International Airport“Proposed site for the 'Vice City' rebranding.”