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The Homestead Senior High School football team is facing challenges this year. The Broncos hold a 1-3 record after losing to Southridge, 59-18. Coach Arties Knight believes the team has potential and could become a winning program. “We lost many of our starters from last…
In the ups and downs of life, in 1991 many Homestead residents thrilled to the plan for what was commonly called the Homestead Sports Complex to become the spring training facility for the Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball Team. The destruction and aftermath of Hurricane…
On November 4, Homestead voters will have the opportunity to shape the future of the community. Those who live within the City of Homestead will see two bond questions on their ballot. Together, these measures would allow the City to borrow up to $76 million…
High School students had a fun and educational experience celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. “Our school had a month-long celebration where every week there was an event that involved Hispanic heritage,” said Samuel Louis, principal. One favorite event was Dominoes with Dad, an event where fathers…
The Miami Hurricanes (4-0) were ranked #10 in the preseason AP college football poll. After beating #6 Notre Dame in the opener, Miami rose to #5. The Canes stayed at #5 after a decisive win over Bethune-Cookman. In week three, the Hurricanes faced #18 South…
Cutler residents will see more trees and a more attractive environment. The Town of Cutler Bay has completed the second phase of the Lakes by the Bay Hardwood Hammock Project, adding 76 native canopy trees to one of the community’s most cherished parks. This was…
Any societies that have persisted for any period in history have typically formulated a codification of statutes and ordinances intended to establish foundations for exercising jurisprudence and procedures for dispensing justice. Records of formalized decrees, rulings, regulations, and other legal conventions have been identified from…
The Fruit & Spice Park celebrated a new partnership that is likely to bring more visitors to the location. The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department announced a new partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) at Fruit & Spice…
The Hemingway Look-Alike Society (HLAS) presented a $53,000 check to The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) Foundation, completing a three-year, $174,000 pledge that expanded their scholarship endowment to $750,000. HLAS has built the largest endowment with the CFK Foundation, solidifying their legacy at CFK…
Current and former Escambia County School Board members this week went to a federal appeals court as they continue seeking to be shielded from testifying in a long-running legal battle about removing or restricting access to books in school libraries. Lawyers filed a notice of…
Kionne L. McGhee, Vice Chairman of Miami-Dade County Commission, will host a special street-naming ceremony honoring Judge Melvia Bailey-Green, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to the community and the legal profession. A stretch of Southwest 146th Terrace (between Southwest 103rd Avenue and Buchanan Street) will be…
Homestead Con 2025 brought a lively mix of comics, art, and fandom to South Dade High School on Sept. 13, drawing students, families, and visitors from across the community. The event filled the school with vendors, artists, and cosplayers, creating a welcoming space for fans…
The No. 18 South Florida Bulls entered Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday full of energy after upsetting No. 25 Boise State and No. 13 Florida earlier in the season. The Miami Hurricanes were ready, however, and handed the Bulls a decisive 49-12 defeat. With the…
The suspect in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk disclosed details of the assassination on a social media site, and the House oversight committee is calling for the CEOs of select online platforms to testify on the sites being used as radicalization tools.…
U.S. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) held its annual 9/11 Memorial Cup competition, paying tribute to the resilience, bravery, and sacrifice of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. “We all just want to recognize and remember 9/11 — the tragedy, the loss of lives, and…
The April 2025 unveiling of the statue of William J. Krome in Losner Park drew a large crowd. Although most people think of his historic work with the Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC), the contributions of the Kromes to area agriculture were highlighted in remarks,…
The Miami-Dade Urban Debate League (MDUDL) successfully launched its 2025–2026 season this past weekend with the Shubin Law Group Policy Debate Season Opener, welcoming more than 130 students, coaches, and community members from 10 schools across the county. The event brought together students eager to…
The South Dade Senior High School robotics team is gearing up for various competitions. Over the years, the Bucs have become very successful in VEX and First Robotics. On October 25, South Dade will host a First Robotics competition to be known as Pirates Pillage…
Community and education leaders are celebrating a new partnership. Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) have recently joined forces for the first time to deliver both quality education and affordable housing in the heart of Miami-Dade. At the…
El equipo de robótica de South Dade Senior High School se está preparando para varias competencias. A lo largo de los años, los Bucs se han destacado en VEX y First Robotics. El 25 de octubre, South Dade organizará una competencia de First Robotics conocida…
The Miami-Dade Hispanic community will receive recognition over the next month, as the county celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners officially recognized Sept. 15–Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month during its Sept. 3 meeting in the Commission Chamber. The…
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office will receive full funding for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. On August 20, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz addressed the Board of County Commissioners, highlighting the urgent need to fully fund public safety in the county. The following is her statement regarding the…
The College of the Florida Keys invites the community to its annual Constitution Day event on September 17, at 11:00 a.m. in the library on the Key West Campus. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, establishing…
The Hurricanes and Fighting Irish will start their 2025 campaigns on August 31 at 7:30. The game will be nationally televised on ABC. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will announce, with Molly McGrath and Taylor McGregor on the sidelines. Sunday’s contest will be the 28th…