South Florida lawmaker files bill to rename a Miami-Dade road to honor the late Charlie Kirk
By Helen Acevedo
September 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM EDT
A South Florida lawmaker is looking to rename a Miami-Dade County road to honor the late Charlie Kirk.
Republican State Representative Juan Carlos Porras has filed the bill ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Porras wants to designate a portion of Southwest 107th Avenue, between Southwest 24th and 8th streets, as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue.
Kirk, a conservative activist, was assassinated in Utah earlier this month. The 2026 Legislative session begins January 13th.
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Republican State Representative Juan Carlos Porras has filed the bill ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Porras wants to designate a portion of Southwest 107th Avenue, between Southwest 24th and 8th streets, as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue.
Kirk, a conservative activist, was assassinated in Utah earlier this month. The 2026 Legislative session begins January 13th.
READ MORE: After apology for Charlie Kirk remarks, Palmetto Bay council calls on DeSantis to remove councilman
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.