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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced upcoming changes to the senior staff at the Office of the Mayor. Johanna Cervone, the chief of Staff in the Mayor’s office, and Rachel Johnson, the deputy chief of Staff, will depart the County in October 2025. After…
The bubble finally burst. Miami (31-21, 14-12 ACC) was on a ten-game winning streak when they headed up to Charlottesville last weekend for a three-game weekend series against Virginia (30-26,14-10). The Cavaliers sent the Canes back home on another streak, this one of the three-game…
The Homestead Council is continuing to pursue a VA hospital in the City. During the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 13, the Council agreed to a resolution to direct the city manager to develop and implement a public outreach initiative to build support…
Recently, several birds have hatched at Zoo Miami, representing unique species from Tropical America, Asia, and Africa. All the chicks are being raised by their parents during this Mother’s Day weekend. On April 21st, the first of these hatchlings was a cinereous vulture. The cinereous…
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), located in Key Largo, “conserves marine environments worldwide. Our mission is to protect biodiversity and ocean life by actively engaging and inspiring the public through citizen science, education, and partnerships with the scientific community.” REEF has a myriad of programs…
The Redland Middle School robotics team has done very well in recent competitions. The school’s robotics team won the 2025 South Florida VEX Robotics State Championship as well as the 2025 NRSC Georgia Deaf and Hard of Hearing Robotics State Championship. It also earned first…
The Homestead Senior High School girls flag football team qualified for the state final four tournament, the first time a girls’ team sport from the school had done so. The Broncos lost a hard-fought game to Chiles, 12 to 7. Coach Jamahr Carter would have…
In a press release by the City of Homestead, Mayor Steve Losner said, “The return of NASCAR Championship Weekend to Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS) is a tremendous moment for our City. For nearly two decades, Homestead stood at the center of the motorsport world, and we…
“Barney,” a 415 pound, 31-year-old silverback lowland gorilla, and his brother, “Shango,” a 448 pound,36-year-old silverback, underwent a series of exams this past Friday in preparation for their upcoming transfer to Brookfield Zoo Chicago sometime later this month. In addition to the normal procedures which…
March 29th, 2025- Miami Hurricanes fall to North Carolina 4-2. It’s been a dismal start to the season, as they are now at the bottom of the ACC Conference standings at 1-7 (14-14 overall). May 9th, 2025- After wins over ACC first-place NC State last…
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will sign bills to prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and prevent aircraft from releasing chemtrails. DeSantis said the fluoride prohibition, which is included in a broader bill (SB 700), is designed to prevent “forced medication.”…
The Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency(CRA) has committed some of its land to open space. During a recent meeting, the CRA agreed to dispose of two CRA-owned parcels along SW 4th Street with the Southwest Neighborhood for reuse, prioritizing enhanced open space for recreation and public…
On Tuesday, April 6th, NASCAR made fans nationwide and drivers throughout all three Racing Series happy by announcing that the Championship Weekend would return to Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS) in 2026. The November 6-8th 2026 weekend will mark the first time since 2019 that Cup, Xfinity,…
The Homestead community gathered on Friday, May 2nd, to celebrate the grand re-opening of pickleball and tennis courts at JD Redd Park. The work included resurfacing tennis courts, new pickleball courts, enhanced seating, and Wi-Fi access. City of Homestead leaders were pleased with the improvements…
Miami-Dade County is observing Fertilizer Awareness Week, May 5-9th, to educate residents and businesses about the annual fertilizer use restrictions that begin on May 15th. The rainy season usually produces seven to nine inches of monthly rainfall that can cause fertilizer runoff into local storm…
Though they will have to return to Tallahassee to hammer out a budget, Florida lawmakers Friday night finished most of the business of the 2025 legislative session. Here’s a look at 10 big issues from the session — some that passed, some that didn’t and…
Florida lawmakers Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would make a series of changes related to charter schools, including allowing charter schools to have stricter codes of conduct than traditional public schools. The Republican-controlled House voted 86-25 along almost straight party lines to…
First-time employment claims in Florida decreased slightly last week, with the U.S. Department of Labor estimating 5,660 claims were filed. The estimate, released Thursday, was down from a revised count of 6,060 claims during the week that ended April 19. Since the first week of…
The South Dade News Leader is excited to announce a new opportunity for high school juniors studying in schools in our coverage area! The High School Ad Design Contest invites 11th grade students to create a unique advertisement that showcases their school’s spirit, pride, and…
The Florida Legislature passed its farm bill this week that officials say could be the most expansive farm-related measure in the state’s history. Senate Bill 700 was passed 88-27 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday and is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for…
Some Homestead residents will not be able to use wood and chain link fencing. During a recent meeting, the Council approved an ordinance to prohibit the use of wood and chain link fencing within the Residential Traditional Neighborhood Development District (R-TND), Planned Urban Neighborhood District,…
The Town of Cutler Bay has officially begun work on Phase One of Legacy Park. Over the next several months, crews will prepare the land for the future 16-acre park and municipal complex. Mayor Tim Meerbott made a presentation during a special presentation at the…
The Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would back away from a requirement aimed at starting high-school classes later in the morning. The Legislature in 2023 passed a law that would prevent high schools from starting earlier than 8:30 a.m.…
A proposal that would allow the Florida Farm Bureau to offer largely unregulated health coverage to farmers is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House on Tuesday unanimously passed the bill (SB 480), which was approved by the Senate on April 3. The bill would…