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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.…

11 months 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…

11 months 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…

11 months 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…

12 months 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.…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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,…

12 months 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…

12 months 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,…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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