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SDNL Foodie Score: 8.7/10 Some food vendors get your attention with the smell. Others get you with the personality. Fogatta BBQ managed to do both. While making my way through Sunset Eats in Palmetto Bay, I stopped by Fogatta BBQ and immediately found myself drawn…
Homestead Comic Con brought a colorful mix of comics, anime, collectibles and pop culture to South Dade over the weekend, drawing fans of all ages for a gathering centered on creativity, entertainment and community. The event gave attendees an opportunity to meet artists, original creators,…
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, communities across South Dade are preparing to pause, remember the lives lost and recognize the first responders, service members and ordinary Americans whose actions came to define one of the darkest days in the nation’s…
With baseball nearing postseason, a look back in Homestead history provides some interesting tidbits. Bob Jensen, often referred to as the “unofficial historian of Homestead,” captured the community’s early enthusiasm for the game and the short-lived dream of Major League players becoming a common sight…
It was the Mali and Mensah show at Stanford Stadium last Friday night as the dynamic duo led the Hurricanes to a decisive 45-6 win over the Cardinal. On the Canes’ first offensive play, quarterback and Duke transfer Darian Mensah hit sophomore wide receiver Malachi…
The Homestead City Council approved a 6.0567 millage rate for the proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget during its Sept. 8 meeting. The approved rate is higher than the current 5.9604 mills but remains below the maximum 6.3945-mill rate that appeared on Truth in Millage notices…
Requesting your records from the VA used to be a nightmare requiring you to wade through text and instructions that were difficult to understand. FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests required you to understand the layout of government agencies and know in advance who specifically…
South Dade Senior High School’s girls volleyball team continued its strong start to the 2026 season Tuesday, defeating Killian in straight sets at home. The Buccaneers controlled the match from beginning to end, taking the three sets 25-12, 25-16 and 25-10 to earn a 3-0…
Office sought: Democratic Candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Campaign website: eliottrodriguez.com Why are you running to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District? I’m running because after more than four decades as a journalist covering South Florida, I believe this moment…
This week, I had the opportunity to meet newly appointed Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Rafael Villalobos. He spoke about the challenges AND opportunities facing our schools today. In listening to his message, one thought stayed with me: What happens in our classrooms does not…