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Shutdown Pauses Jobs Update

Amid the federal government shutdown, the State Department of Commerce did not release monthly unemployment figures as expected on Friday.…

1 year ago

Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump to End $100k Visa Fee

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging President Donald Trump to end his $100,000 fee for H-1B visa holders. On…

1 year ago

Judge Weighs Medical Marijuana Licenses

A months-long hearing kicked off Monday in a fierce licensure battle over a rare opportunity to join the state’s medical-marijuana…

1 year ago

Hurricanes Rise in Ranking

Miami was on a bye last week, so there’s no game to report on. We’ll take the opportunity this week…

1 year ago

Le Jardin Adding Garden-to-Table Education

Children often love to dig in the dirt, and soon it will be more than simply an exercise in fun.…

1 year ago

Homestead Agricultural Community Spotlighted During Recent Events

Last week, the accomplishments of Homestead's agricultural groups and the history of its families were celebrated with various activities at…

1 year ago

South Dade High Defeats Miami High

The South Dade Senior High School Buccaneers delivered a dominant 45–0 victory over Miami High on Oct. 10, showcasing strength…

1 year ago

New Electric Bus System Coming to South Dade

A new and innovative approach to transportation is coming to Miami-Dade County. On Oct. 27, Miami-Dade will launch Metro Express,…

1 year ago

Officer Wadley: A Lifelong Dream in Blue

For Officer Wadley, serving with the Homestead Police Department isn’t just a career — it’s the realization of a lifelong…

1 year ago

Miami Opens Conference Play with a Win Over Florida State

The Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) claimed the mythical Florida State Championship with a 28-22 win over the Seminoles (3-2,…

1 year ago

Former MDC Student Focused at Princeton

Daniel Yantani Coto graduated from Everglades Preparatory Academy High School in 2023, and two years later graduated from Miami Dade…

1 year ago

Redondo Elementary Celebrates 65 Years

Amid music and outfits from the 1960s, Redondo Elementary School kicked off its 65th Anniversary Celebration on October 3. Fittingly…

1 year ago

South Dade Teacher Named 2025 Mark Cuban Fellow

A South Dade Senior High School teacher has received a high honor and an opportunity to learn more about artificial…

1 year ago

CFK Foundation Celebrates Scholarship Recipients and Honors Donors at the 13th Annual Scholarship Social

The College of the Florida Keys Foundation received a $16,000 donation to establish the Nettie Lawson Oglesbee Nursing Scholarship Endowment…

1 year ago

Disabled Individuals to Receive Meals

Miami-Dade residents with disabilities will receive meals through a new program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is sponsoring the…

1 year ago

Miami-Dade Students Outperform State and National Averages on 2025 AP Exams

The College Board released its 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) results this week, showing that Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students…

1 year ago

Homestead Council Adopts Mitigation Strategy

The Homestead City Council adopted the county’s local mitigation strategy plan during the recent Committee of the Whole meeting. The…

1 year ago

City of Homestead Launches Innovative Electronic Permitting & Licensing System (EPL-BUILD)

The City of Homestead is proud to announce the launch of its new Electronic Permitting & Licensing System, known as…

1 year ago

No Progress on Government Shutdown, Jeopardizing Military Paychecks

Democratic U.S. Senators voted against opening the federal government for a sixth time Wednesday afternoon, dimming hopes that Congress will…

1 year ago

Billions in GDP Lost During First Week of Government Shutdown, Johnson says

As the federal government shutdown hits the one-week mark, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is urging Democrats to vote for…

1 year ago

Hurricanes Hit the Road for Another Rivalry Game

Miami (4-0) and No. 3 in the AP poll heads up to Tallahassee on Saturday (7:30 p.m., ABC) to face…

1 year ago

Homestead High Marching Band Performs Well at Football Games and Events

Music and the arts play a central role at Homestead Senior High School. The Broncos band program has enjoyed strong…

1 year ago

Homestead to Make Improvements at Harris Field

Homestead residents will see improvements at Harris Field Park. During the recent meeting, the Council passed a resolution approving the…

1 year ago

Spooky and Spirited at the Seminole

The first Dracula movie aired in 1921 and 100-plus movies and television series continue to portray vampires in mostly scary,…

1 year ago