Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced a new initiative Monday aimed at keeping Miami-Dade County’s public parks safe — especially for kids.

Police are looking for Brandon Hunter, a man wanted for questioning in the March 9 crash that killed AmericanAirlines Arena employee Stephan Maze.

If the NBA approves a new deal, the AmericanAirlines Arena, also known as the “Triple-A” or AAA, will be the FTX Arena until 2040. The change in naming rights is part of a $135 million deal that Miami-Dade County commissioners approved on Friday. Garcia said that although the motive is related to marketing, FTX put conditions on how the money needs to be spent. Alameda Research, a quantitative trading firm founded in 2017, backs the international cryptocurrency exchange, which is associated with FTX US. Sam Bankman-Fried, the chief executive officer of FTX, released a statement saying the FTX family “is thrilled” about the “partnership” because FTX isn’t just putting a name on an iconic building.

MIAMI – The iconic plane on the roof of American Airlines Arena could soon be a thing of the past. FTX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that was willing to pay major bucks for the exposure. Local 10 News obtained Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s memo about the change, which shows it is a $135 million naming rights deal. American Airlines was paying about $2 million annually until their agreement expired last year. AdRELATED LINKGet to know FTX: Miami Heat arena close to finalizing new name

MIAMI – AmericanAirlines Arena is about to be flying away for good. The Miami Heat’s home arena on Biscayne Bay will be renamed FTX Arena, pending approval of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners at a special meeting Friday. Miami-Dade County, which negotiated the agreement with FTX in coordination with the Heat, announced the agreement in principle of a 19-year partnership Tuesday. The county is expected to get about $90 million over the 19 years after deducting payments to the Heat and other expenses. Ad“The entire FTX family is thrilled to partner with Miami-Dade County and the Heat,” FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said in a statement.

MIAMI – The Miami Heat will tip off the second half of their schedule against the same team they played to open the season. The second half will also see Miami host the defending champion Lakers in another NBA Finals rematch on April 8. The league had held off on scheduling the second half of the season as the start of the season began later than usual because of COVID-19. ORLANDO 8:00 PM FSS12 Fri. @ Chicago 9:00 PM FSSAd14 Sun. @ Orlando 7:00 PM FSS16 Tues. CLEVELAND 8:00 PM FSS17 Wed. @ Memphis 9:00 PM FSS19 Fri. INDIANA 8:00 PM FSSAd21 Sun.

MIAMI – The Miami Heat have returned home after a seven-game road trip, and they’ll have more fans watching them when they return to their home court Wednesday night. Single-game tickets for the remainder of the home games of the first half of the season are now on sale. This is the second phase of the Heat’s plan of welcoming fans back. The team is hoping to expand to even more fans allowed for the second half of the season starting in mid-March. AdSingle-game tickets for the last four home games of the first half of the season can be purchased by clicking here.

MIAMI – For decades, reporting on the Miami Heat or any NBA team followed a similar formula: You get a credential, go to the AmericanAirlines Arena, watch the game and then meet with players in the locker room to discuss what you saw. That has opened the door for reporters around the world to cover the game they love. His dedication has caught the attention of players and made him a familiar voice in Zoom media sessions. Christos still hopes to cover an NBA game in person one day. But for now, like so many, he’s working hard to cover the global game from his own home office.

MIAMI – The Miami Heat were supposed to host the Detroit Pistons on Monday at 3 p.m. at AmericanAirlines Arena, but the start time has been moved to 8 p.m. because of COVID-19 protocols. The Heat confirmed the time shift to 8 p.m. on Monday afternoon, writing on social media that the game “is still coming your way today ... just a few hours later.”Miami HEAT basketball is still coming your way today... just a few hours later. pic.twitter.com/ISo63zHYXM — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 18, 2021The Heat have already had one game earlier in the season postponed when they didn’t have enough players available. Just this week Miami played two games with the minimum of 8 players available due to COVID-19 protocol. It’s not clear if the issue on Monday is with the Heat or Pistons, but for now, the teams will see if they can play later on Monday evening or if the game will be postponed.

No, we won’t get to see the court at AmericanAirlines Arena all dressed up for the NBA Finals. But the floor will have a different look when the Heat and Lakers step onto it for Game 1 Wednesday night inside the Disney bubble. The NBA revealed the court design above. As has been on the floor for all of the games since the league’s restart “Black Lives Matter” will be visible front and center. As a reminder, all of the Finals games are on Local 10, with coverage of Game 1 beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

MIAMI Detectives released surveillance video Wednesday showing a recent shooting and robbery that left a victim wounded near the AmericanAirlines Arena in downtown Miami. The robber took a watch and a fanny pack, police said. The victim walked to a nearby condominium to get help. Miami Fire Rescue personnel took him to Jackson Memorial Hospitals Ryder Trauma Center where he remains Wednesday in stable condition, Delva said. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the armed robbery to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477

MIAMI How would it feel to be spotlighted on the same screen that has shown Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and other great Miami Heat players throughout the years? The Heat are going to recognize 2020 high school and college graduates from the state of Florida on the giant media mesh in front of AmericanAirlines Arena starting June 8. With physical commencement activities halted throughout the state, the team wants to give a special honor to the thousands of students graduating this year. The deadline to submit photos of graduates is 11:59 p.m. on June 4. People can submit them to HEAT.com/SeniorSpotlight.

MIAMI – Billie Eilish is an artist who doesn’t rely on her sex appeal to sell her music. This is why so many in the audience on Monday night at the AmericanAirlines Arena were surprised to see her take off her top. The 18-year-old singer, who will be performing in Orlando on Tuesday night, usually wears oversized clothes. You have opinions about my opinions, about my music, about my clothes, about my body. Though you’ve never seen my body, you still judge it and judge me for it.

MIAMI – Celebrities strolled down the hot pink carpet on Thursday night at the AmericanAirlines Arena in downtown Miami for Premios Lo Nuestro 2020, one of the most popular music industry award ceremonies on national Spanish-language television. Ricky Martin, 48, joined Univision’s 32nd annual celebration -- hosted by Pitbull and Alejandra Espinoza -- in a white suit. Daddy Yankee handed the Global Icon award to J Balvin, who performed with Jennifer Lopez during the half-time Super Bowl LIV show in Miami Gardens. The 34-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer dedicated the award to all of the Dreamers, the young immigrants who reside in the U.S. unlawfully after moving with their parents as children. Aside from Ricky Martin, J Balvin and Daddy Yankee, the ceremony’s performers also included Nicky Jam, Greeicy, Mau y Ricky, Natti Natasha, Reykon, Ricardo Montaner, Willie Colón, Yennis, Zion & Lennox, Cazzu, Chiquis, CNCO, David Bisbal, Gerardo Ortiz, Reik, Prince Royce, Thalía and Manuel Turizo.

MIAMI – To help reduce traffic on the Rickenbacker Causeway this weekend, the Miami International Boat Show organizers are offering ticket holders free transportation from downtown Miami to Virginia Key. From Thursday to Monday, ticket holders will be able to board water taxis and shuttles at five stops in downtown Miami that are near to public parking lots or public transportation. The water taxis will be stopping at Bayfront Park and the AmericanAirlines Arena, where there will also be a free shuttle bus service stop. Although event organizers are discouraging attendees from driving to Virginia Key, they are providing valet parking at the Marine Stadium and parking at the event’s Lot B in the Virginia Key Beach Park area. Attendees who decide to use ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft will be using Lot C outside of the Miami Seaquarium where there will also be a free shuttle service.

MIAMI – Miami Heat fans arrived at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday morning to be the first to buy tickets for the Eastern Conference Finals. Heat fans who spoke with Local 10 are making plans for another Heat victory at home. As the Heat gets ready take on the Pacers, the fans are doing their part by keeping the faith. "It's not going to be easy," Soriano said. This is the fourth consecutive trip to the Eastern Conference Finals for the Heat.