It happens every few years: feverish talk of bringing casinos and gambling to Miami Beach. It’s happening again now. And again, it’s an idea that should die quickly.

New bills proposed for consideration during the 2024 Florida legislative session, Senate Bill 1054 and House Bill 1127, pose a serious threat to the quality of life on Miami Beach and by paving the way for casinos — against the will of the cities and residents, who have banned them.

Gambling opponents have said the bills seem designed to bring casinos to the Fontainebleau and to Donald Trump’s Doral resort. What a terrible idea.

For those pushing for casinos, the beauty of the proposed bills is that they would allow gambling operators to relocate their current permits to new locations within 30 miles, overriding the wishes of the cities of Miami Beach and Doral.