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More than 500 residents gathered at Cutler Ridge Park Tuesday evening for Backpacks & Blue: A National Night Out Celebration, where event organizers distributed approximately 230 backpacks to local students while offering families an evening of food, entertainment, children’s activities, and opportunities to connect with…
Office sought: Mayor of Cutler Bay Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Campaign website: BJD.vote Why are you running for mayor of Cutler Bay? Three generations of my family live in Cutler Bay — my parents, my wife and I, and our two young sons. When…
Mother Nature held off the downpour just long enough for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Le Jardin’s new Hydroponic and Aquaponic Garden. In yet another community-focused innovation, Eduardo Berrones, chief executive officer of Le Jardin Community Center, greeted attendees July 22 at Tatum Park. Boards displaying…
South Dade families will see different school meal options beginning with the 2026–27 academic year as Miami-Dade County Public Schools moves from universal free meals to a school-by-school system. Under the new system, 121 qualifying schools will continue providing breakfast and lunch at no charge…
South Dade students will have new opportunities to pursue careers in healthcare before graduating from high school. Miami-Dade County Public Schools recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Career Dual Enrollment Medical Assisting Lab at South Miami Senior High School. The program is being…
There was a time when scuba diving — with its cumbersome equipment and demanding techniques — was largely the realm of men and considered an extreme sport. Few women took the plunge, and most never considered doing so. Times do change. By the 1990s, equipment…
Homestead is moving forward with several projects that could affect the city’s infrastructure, housing supply, recreational facilities and finances in the coming years. Recent discussions by the Homestead City Council have included $3 million in state funding for infrastructure improvements, the redevelopment of an affordable…
Community members will have a chance to try their luck for a good cause when the Military Affairs Council hosts its 14th Annual Vegas Night on Saturday, Aug. 8. This year, the MAC is teaming up with the Kiwanis Club of Homestead-South Dade for the…
Florida City welcomed home three of its youngest athletic standouts during a recent City Commission meeting, recognizing their accomplishments after earning All-American honors on the national stage. Representing the Florida City Razorbacks, Justin Ward, Aidan Louischarles and Tyler Louischarles were celebrated for their performances and…
The City of Homestead celebrated the reopening of Audubon Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 14, unveiling a newly renovated and expanded playground designed to create a safer, more inclusive recreational space for families in the Homestead Villages community. The updated playground features multiple…
The Town of Cutler Bay has secured funding for a major roadway improvement project along Franjo Road, marking another step in the town’s ongoing efforts to improve transportation infrastructure, safety and connectivity for residents. The Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board approved funding for…
Florida City celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4 with a community gathering at Fasulo Park, where families enjoyed an afternoon and evening of children’s activities, music and the filling of a time capsule meant to preserve memories for future generations. The event, held…
Many people easily recall a teacher, coach, or mentor who influenced them during their school years. Outside of family members, these are the individuals who often have a lasting impact. There is no way to accurately measure how many can, and have, said this of…
The City of Homestead’s annual Race to the 4th brought thousands of residents and visitors to Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, July 4, for an evening of fireworks, music, family activities and patriotic celebration. The long-running Independence Day tradition, held from 5 to 10 p.m., once…
As Mayor Tim Meerbott concludes his final term, he leaves behind more than a list of completed projects. He leaves behind nearly two decades of perspective on how a young town grew while striving to preserve the character that first brought its residents together. When…
The United States’ World Cup dream came to a painful end this week, just as the tournament moved closer to its final stretch and South Florida prepared for another major match. The U.S. Men’s National Team was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 on…
Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1) and Florida Task Force 2 (FL-TF2) returned to Miami International Airport after a weeklong deployment to Venezuela, where they assisted with search and rescue efforts following the country’s devastating earthquakes. The teams were activated by the…
waited in the heat for members of John G. Salley American Legion Post 43 to tell them how they were going to help with a special project. What none of them knew was that nearly 50 years earlier, more than 200 other individuals had been…
As Homestead-Miami Speedway prepares to host the 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend, the facility is not just getting ready for another race. It is preparing for one of the largest national stages to return to South Dade. The championship weekend is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026,…
Seventy-two students took the stage at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead on June 13 as South Florida Barber Schools held its first graduation ceremony, marking a milestone for students pursuing careers in the barbering industry. The graduates, many from Homestead, Florida City and surrounding South…
Members of John G. Salley American Legion Post 43 have had a busy month as they make final preparations for what will be one of the biggest celebrations they’ve ever held. The “250th Birthday Party for the U.S.A.” will start at 12:00 p.m., with 2:00…
As FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to draw international attention to South Florida, Homestead is working to make sure South Dade is not left watching from the sidelines. While Miami Stadium, known locally as Hard Rock Stadium, is hosting the region’s World Cup matches in…
Families across South Miami-Dade will have several major ways to celebrate Independence Day this year, with large Fourth of July events planned at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Tropical Park. Both celebrations will be held Saturday, July 4, and both are expected to draw residents looking for…
One may regularly encounter contemporary arguments intended to undermine or deny the complementary nature of the mother-and-father parental combination. There have been analyses, ruminations, and opinions which attempt to reduce the role of fatherhood in terms of mere genetic contribution in the procreative process. Others…