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Sheriff Condemns Mayor’s Rockstar “Vice City” Rebrand Plan

9/7/2026

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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava pitched a temporary partnership with Rockstar Games to rebrand Miami as Vice City.
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz condemned the plan, saying it glorifies murder, robbery, drug trafficking and violence against police.
Police Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez called the proposal a rebranding of county assets that promotes crime.
Mayor’s office spokesperson Carlos Suarez said no agreement is approved and any plan must undergo review.

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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava pitched a temporary partnership with Rockstar Games to rebrand Miami as Vice City.
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz condemned the plan, saying it glorifies murder, robbery, drug trafficking and violence against police.
Police Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez called the proposal a rebranding of county assets that promotes crime.
Mayor’s office spokesperson Carlos Suarez said no agreement is approved and any plan must undergo review.