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Construction is underway on a new major cruise terminal at PortMiami. Miami-Dade County leaders, including Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb, and Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Cruise Terminal G.…
On Jan. 27, Florida City voters will go to the polls to choose a new mayor to replace longtime Mayor Otis Wallace, who is leaving office after many years of service. Five candidates have qualified to run for the open seat. Israel J. Andrews is…
Envisioning Redland as once being thick with pines, where timber was routinely harvested, may be difficult for some. Sidney Robinson, however, traces his grandparents’ arrival in the area back to the late 1930s and early 1940s. The family lived in several places, and when his…
The Miami Hurricanes (12-2) got the better of the No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2) in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on New Year’s Eve. With the win, Miami advances to the CFP semifinals, where they…
The Homestead City Council recently approved several key measures aimed at expanding local services, improving recreation amenities, and updating city personnel policy. Council members voted to approve a site plan and special exception requested by Helen Homes of South Dade, LLC, for the development of…
Cutler Bay Mayor Tim Meerbott hosted a ribbon cutting on Dec. 23 celebrating the completion of the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project. This major environmental restoration effort is designed to improve water quality, strengthen coastal resilience, and restore natural freshwater flows to Biscayne Bay. The…
Republicans in the Florida House are working on ballot initiatives that would ask voters to overhaul the state’s property-tax system — and city leaders who rely on property taxes to fund services are beginning to express concern. When the Legislature convenes Jan. 13 for its…
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The Homestead Council is considering a resolution to grant a site plan approval requested by the corporation Kingston 328. This is for the development of a neighborhood services retail center including two freestanding buildings — one a 2,400 square foot structure and the other at…
Everyone needs to dispose of their trash, but no one wants a waste dump or incinerator in their backyard. About three years after a fire destroyed an incinerator in Doral that processed about half of Miami-Dade’s garbage, the Miami-Dade County Commission may want to build…
Hours before the U.S. House will vote on Republicans’ health care plan, Democrats secured enough signatures Wednesday on their discharge petition to force a vote on a three-year extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Four Republicans – Pennsylvania Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie,…
Miami has a new mayor. Eileen Higgins achieved a historic victory in Miami’s mayoral runoff election, becoming the first woman elected to the office in the city’s history. She is also the first Democrat to win the mayor’s seat in nearly 30 years, defeating Emilio…
Chartered in 1925, the Rotary Club of Homestead has seen many changes in its century of “Service Above Self.” Dec. 5 was a night to honor that history as well as two deserving individuals. The Centennial Celebration Smoke Prime Rib Dinner was held at the…
Miami International Airport has introduced U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Enhanced Passenger Processing system, which uses SITA’s Smart Path technology to speed up and secure arrivals for U.S. citizens. Working with CBP, MIA is one of several U.S. airports to launch the system this year…
On Saturday evening, Nov. 22, Losner Park in downtown Homestead was packed with an early holiday crowd eager to celebrate the opening of Winter Wonderland. Whether ice skating on real ice, taking pictures with Mrs. Santa Claus, enjoying musical and dance performances, visiting the Historic…
Kimberly Konsky is the newest member of the Homestead Council, having won her election for Seat One. She is a lifelong Homestead resident and a graduate of South Dade Senior High School. Konsky is proud of her volunteer work with local nonprofits, civic groups, schools,…
Students here, used to learning about reading, writing, and arithmetic, are now getting a new subject of study: resuscitation.In the Media Center at Air Base K-8 (ABK8) in Homestead, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students are taking part in a brand-new after-school program where they…
Zoo Miami is once again home to lions following the passing of its longtime residents, Jabari and Kwame.Two young male lions, Azizi and Jasiri, arrived on Nov. 6 from the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona, and have completed their initial quarantine period. Born on June 3,…
Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, became more than a date on the calendar.It became a moment of unity, reflection, and profound love — a celebration of life and a tribute to a fallen brother who dedicated himself to protecting and serving his community. Hearts gathered as…
Miami-Dade leaders are making an effort to help the South Dade homeless and people who are facing major life struggles.Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado visited Chapman Partnership South in Homestead on Nov. 17 to raise awareness about homelessness in South Dade among families and seniors.…
FOOTBALL —Miami (8-2, 4-2 ACC) is on the outside looking in at a chance for a spot in either the ACC Championship Game or the 12-team College Football Playoff.Now ranked No. 14 in the AP Poll and with their destiny no longer in their control,…
The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) recently broke ground on vital upgrades to Wastewater Pump Station 848, located at McMillan Park.Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has continued to advocate for accelerating critical Water and Sewer Department (WASD) upgrades as part of the department’s multi-year Capital…
The Homestead City Council tackled a range of major issues during its Nov. 11 meetings, approving new infrastructure contracts, advancing public safety initiatives, and taking steps to support residents affected by the federal government shutdown. During the Committee of the Whole meeting, the Council approved…
There was once again a large crowd at the Quilts of Valor presentation by the Miami Ocean Waves Quilting Guild of South Florida. The event took place Nov. 8 at the Miami-Dade Military Museum — with an extra surprise included. Recipients are veterans who have…