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The City of Homestead may approve a significant vehicle purchase during the upcoming City Council meeting. At the March 11th Committee of the Whole meeting, the Council gave tentative approval to finance the purchase of thirteen uniform patrol police vehicles – Interceptors – for $956,904,…
Miami-Dade County held a heartfelt dedication ceremony today for the newly named Sean W. McCrackine Pineland Preserve in Cutler Bay, honoring the legacy of an environmental champion whose nearly three-decade career exemplified unwavering dedication to the community and the environment. The event was led by…
Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current growing season. While the industry still faces a historically low harvest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report that estimated Florida will produce enough oranges to fill…
A Senate committee Tuesday approved a wide-ranging bill that includes preventing local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies. The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously supported the bill (HB 700), which involves a series of issues related to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.…
Spouses and children of Florida National Guard members could take advantage of an expanded tuition assistance program in a new bill that was reported favorably by a Senate committee on Tuesday. The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security approved Senate…
Revolutionizing Concert Production: How Jay Waller and Thomas Mitchell Are Changing the Game with APEX Stages The concert production industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and innovative solutions making events safer, more efficient, and visually spectacular. Two industry leaders, Jay Waller of StagePro in Kansas and Thomas Mitchell of Reflections Productions in Florida, are…
Miami-Dade County leaders are excited about the beginning of a new transit community. The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) and Terra – one of South Florida’s most active residential and commercial development firms – will join Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine…
The residents of Florida City will soon have some additional businesses and more housing units. During a recent meeting, the commission approved on first reading an ordinance allowing for a comprehensive development master plan, changing a 12.2-acre property – located at the southeast corner of…
Older adults and individuals with disabilities will soon have the opportunity to learn basic computer skills. The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Division, in partnership with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP and with…
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is promising a brighter future for county residents. Mayor Levine Cava delivered her fifth State of the County address at Miami Senior High, with many community leaders, elected officials, and residents in attendance. During her speech, she reaffirmed her…
The City of Homestead has mutually agreed to part ways with the Related Group and will seek another developer for City Place, which will be built on the land now occupied by the old city hall. According to Losner, Flanigan’s restaurant is still expected to…
Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax and holding a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and ammunition. The proposal is an initial…
Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young said Monday her retirement will take effect Friday, two months after announcing she was stepping down after leading the tourism-marketing agency since 2019. “I really am retiring. I’m not taking another job,” Young told the Visit Florida Board…
Many pleasant events and activities take place between now and the middle of April. Filing income tax is not one of those, and despite several online options now, for many individuals, personal assistance is needed. Sometimes, family or close friends can provide a no-cost solution,…
Upping the ante in an increasingly acrimonious feud with House and Senate Republican leaders over immigration issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vowed to channel “huge sums” of money to candidates he backs in next year’s GOP gubernatorial and legislative primary elections. The governor’s message…
Local military veterans who have suffered significant injuries will have an opportunity to receive therapy and have fun at the same time. They will be able to enjoy a variety of competitive sports, as the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s Therapeutic Recreation…
Florida’s high school graduation rate increased by 1.7% to a record 89.7% in the 2023-24 school year, the state Department of Education says. The previous high of 86.9% was set in the 2018-19 school year. Only the COVID-19 years of 2019-20 and 2020-21 – when…
A key senator on Tuesday signaled willingness to make further changes to safety laws that require inspections of older condominium buildings and adequate reserves for repairs, saying more-urgent structural needs should be prioritized. Senate Regulated Industries Chairwoman Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, also indicated that lawmakers…
Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp was sworn in during a ceremony on Friday, January 3rd, that brought together city and county leaders, law enforcement, and longtime community leaders. Mayor Steven Losner welcomed the new chief and said he would take the city to the next…
Kicking the first weekend of the new year off to a fantastic start, my family and I attended the 3rd annual Sacred Heart Church Carnival on January 4th. With the various church club vendors, carnival treats, and colorful rides, the evening event was a Saturday…
It was a tough weekend for Miami Basketball. Both the men and the women played well, had late leads, and let the games slip away. The Virginia Tech Hokies were the opponents in both contests. On Saturday afternoon, the men (4-10, 0-3) were up in…
Miami-Dade now has a new sheriff. Rosie Cordero-Stutz was sworn in on January 7th as the first county sheriff in over 60 years. She is also the first woman to serve as sheriff. A Republican, Cordero-Stutz won the election in November with about 56 percent…
About 2.21 million Florida motorists had specialty license plates as 2025 started. Here were the most-popular plates: Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
In truth, “revving up” isn’t quite the correct phrase, as this popular event is intended to be “A fruity tropical scavenger hunt through the countryside, the annual Redland Riot Road Rallye is a rolling adventure for foodies, history buffs and car enthusiasts — or anyone…