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Florida City is getting ready to accept a Mobile Command Center paid for by a $250,000 state grant. According to Mayor Otis Wallace, this new vehicle will help the city’s law enforcement efforts and serve as an important vehicle for keeping the residents of Florida…
By Tom Joyce, The Center Square contributor The Department of Veterans Affairs has provided eight Colorado organizations with over $1.6 million combined to support adaptive sports, recreational activities, and equine therapy for veterans and disabled service members. The money comes from the VA’s’ Adaptive Sports…
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Homestead residents who drive by pump station 22 will see extensive work taking place on the project. According to Commissioner Larry Roth, the project doesn’t look pretty, but he knows it is important. “This is the most important pump in the city and I know…
For her first novel, titled The Benefits of Insanity, D.M. Munoz is looking to illuminate readers on the widespread plight of the mental health system. Through the story’s fictional doctor, a survivor of childhood trauma, the tale unwinds around his encounters with friends and experiences…
In an exhilarating back-and-forth affair last Friday night, the Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) emerged victorious against the visiting Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3, 0-1). The final score was 38-34 in favor of the Canes, but an inept officiating decision that was exacerbated by ESPN announcers…
The Town of Cutler Bay approved a millage rate of 2.8332 per $1,000 in assessed value of homes and lowered the millage rate from 3.0006. The stormwater fee for the year is $90, the budget for all funds is $117,003,701, and the general fund is…
Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension and partner institution Florida A&M…
On September 27th, Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS) hosted an event for media and influencers at the track. The South Dade News Leader had a chance to sit down with Track President Guillermo Santa Cruz to discuss the October 26th – 27th NASCAR Playoff Races, as well…
Four busy Florida ports will see direct impacts from an International Longshoremen’s Association strike for higher wages that began Tuesday, October 1st. JAXPORT in Jacksonville, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, PortMiami and Port Tampa Bay are among ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts where…
School is back in session, and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding five eligible Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to STEM education. “At FPL, we believe that knowledge is power. By enriching students’ experiences in STEM,…
The South Dade Senior High School football team suffered a 42-15 loss against Columbus. However, the previous week, they defeated Killian High School 49-7. The game was essentially over by the end of the third quarter, as the Bucs had a 21-point lead. During the…
The Florida City Commission passed resolutions that are important to the development of the city for the future during a recent meeting. The commission agreed to a resolution to approve the award of a contract to Five 12 Painting and Remodeling for the rehabilitation of…
A vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration is to take place in Islamorada Sunday, Nov. 3, with a sugar skull-making workshop for kids and festive live music. The 2-5 p.m. event is presented by Community Arts and Culture. Activities are to begin at Limelight Studios…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the 2025 annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Those interested can apply anytime from Oct. 1-15, for the upcoming 2025 season. This unique recreational opportunity is possible through…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday that it will make tele-emergency care available nationwide to improve fast access to virtual emergency care for those enrolled in VA health care. The expansion of care, which was tested in recent months, has shown promise for…
Between Jupiter’s retrograde and Pluto’s direct motion, the balance of Libra season prevails. So what else can be made more just and equitable with a few small, easy moves? Sometimes a small shift in attitude is be all it takes to make a huge difference…
As I joined the crowd waiting in line near the track at Homestead Miami Speedway, I could feel the anxious energy buzzing around me. Everyone shared the same thrill, exchanging stories and speculating about what it would feel like to zoom around the track. The…
Miami-Dade residents can be proud of the trash removal effort on their streets. The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) announced that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘AA-’ rating for Miami-Dade County’s $25 million solid waste system revenue refunding bonds, series 2015, with a…
In the true spirit of the Halloween season, even a building can come back from the dead! After over a decade, Homestead’s Home Depot on SW 288th Street resurrected – sorry – reopened on September 26th to eager customers, grateful for the return. Filled with…
Ranchers, farmers and timber growers are reporting widespread damage from the wind and rain of Hurricane Helene, which raced through rural North Florida last week. Chicken houses had roofs blown off. Acres of sweet corn and carrots were laid horizontal. Irrigation systems have been uprooted.…