Ken Griffin’s $3 Billion Gift Brings Carnegie Mellon to Miami — What it Means For the City
MIAMI — Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel is backing Carnegie Mellon University’s expansion into Miami, bringing a respected tech and finance-focused research institution directly into the city’s growing hub for talent.
The move adds academic weight to Miami’s push to become a serious finance and tech capital along the eastern seaboard, following Griffin’s own relocation of Citadel’s headquarters to the city.
For residents, it signals deeper investment in Miami’s long-term positioning beyond tourism and real estate — into higher education and skilled talent pipelines.
Stakes Rise For Key Congressional Race in Miami: Does María Salazar Still Have a Shot?
MIAMI — Miami Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s once-strong standing in Miami is being tested as her relationship with President Trump has grown increasingly strained ahead of her reelection bid.
The rift, rooted largely in disagreements over immigration enforcement affecting her Hispanic-heavy district, has raised real questions about whether she can hold her seat without the full backing of the party’s base.
With election day approaching, the race has become one of the most closely watched contests in Miami, testing whether personal loyalty to Trump still determines political survival in South Florida.
GTA VI “Vice City” Takeover Hits Miami: What Residents Should Know
MIAMI — Rockstar Games is paying Miami-area officials nearly $1 million to brand Kaseya Center with a “Welcome to Vice City” rooftop sign ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI November 19 launch.
The timing lines up with the Miami Heat’s sold-out matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 18, putting the signage on display for one of the city’s biggest sports crowds the night before the game drops. A separate deal brings limited “Vice City” branding to Miami Beach’s rental chairs and umbrellas through the end of the year.
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