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Homestead residents may soon have a new McDonaldâs along Krome Avenue. The Council is discussing approval of a site plan for a 3,859-square-foot McDonaldâs restaurant west of South Krome Avenue, also known as SW 17th Avenue, between SW 5th Street/Margaret Street and SW 6th Street.âŠ
The Emmy Award-winning South Florida Youth Symphony (SFYS.org), one of the nationâs premier youth music organizations, earned the Gold Medal at the prestigious Young Bohemia 2026 music festival in Prague. The SFYS is a regular âfixtureâ in the Homestead-South Dade area, performing in the CityâŠ
Miami (36-17, 16-14 ACC) was up in Tallahassee last weekend for a three-game set against the Florida State Seminoles (38-16, 19-11). In Thursdayâs opener, Miami never played better â for seven innings. Unfortunately, you have to play nine these days. Senior starter Rob Evans wasâŠ
Miami International Airport will soon have a new operations center designed to make the airport one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials recently unveiled plans and renderings for MIAâs new state-of-the-art Airport Operations CenterâŠ
Many parents have passed through phases of children and music lessons. Others have spent years with children in school bands, attending performances and concerts. For some, though, a childâs passion is elevated to a greater level and exceptional skill becomes apparent at a young age.âŠ
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will soon have a new arts conservatory. During a recent meeting, the School Board of Miami-Dade County commissioned the James B. Pirtle Construction Company and Silva Architects, LLC to work on a project with an $85 million construction budget, combining ArthurâŠ
Schools are designed for students to progress steadily from kindergarten through 12th grade. College, training in the trades and other choices come after and may take place immediately after graduation or be delayed for a while. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has many programs for highâŠ
What struck me most about this weekendâs South Florida Soul Rodeo wasnât just the energy, the music or even the competition itself. It was the unmistakable feeling that spaces like this matter now more than ever. At a time when Black history, Black political representationâŠ
Soccer fans can use public transportation to get to the World Cup games. As Miami-Dade County prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, the Department of Transportation and Public Works has announced the four official transportation hubs that will serve the MiamiâŠ
No one likes to think about it, but hurricane season is approaching. The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, known as WASD, is preparing to maintain essential services before, during and after severe weather events. âMiami-Dade County continues to experience more frequent and intense storms, whichâŠ
The University of Miami Veteran Honor Cord Ceremony recognized service, sacrifice and leadership as graduating student veterans prepared for the next chapter of their lives. U.S. Navy veteran, University of Miami double alumnus and community leader Jose F. Gonzalez delivered the keynote address, honoring theâŠ
The Homestead Council is considering several items tied to city government and public safety, including a charter review workshop and a new police records management system. The Council will hold a workshop to discuss items proposed by Councilwoman Erica Ăvila and other matters brought upâŠ
Residents in South Dade have a newly improved wastewater treatment facility. Daniella Levine Cava, County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and Miami-Dade County Chief of Utilities Roy Coley celebrated the completion of the new Thickening and Dewatering Facilities at the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Departmentâs SouthâŠ
The South Dade Senior High School Robotics Team competed well at the FIRST Championship at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The event brought about 50,000 people from 66 nations together to compete and share ideas and expertise on robotics. Shawn Waring, coachâŠ
New residents and individuals who may be ready to take up an old hobby in arts or culture, or start one of those âsomeday, I willâŠâ activities, may not be aware of local arts and cultural opportunities. If so, the annual Homestead Center for theâŠ
Miami Baseballâs streak of six consecutive series wins is over after poor fielding and bullpen failures led to the Hurricanes (33-14, 13-11 ACC) dropping two of three games last weekend against the North Carolina State Wolfpack (30-17, 12-12 ACC) at Doak Field at Dail ParkâŠ
The College of the Florida Keysâ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for Basic Law Enforcement Academy #94 on May 1 at Coral Shores High School Auditorium. Nineteen cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program at CFKâs Upper Keys Center. GraduatesâŠ
High school seniors all over the country are excited about their upcoming proms and yes, some might be nervous, too. A new trend in many places is for the other âseniors,â whose proms might have been 50 or 60 years ago, to enjoy a nightâŠ
The Homestead Senior High School track and field team performed well at the regional championship. Jamari McKnight was the regional champion in the 400-meter run, while Jordyn Warren was the regional runner-up in the high jump. Malik Thomas qualified for the state championship in theâŠ
Cutler Bay Public Works Director Alfredo Quintero Jr. received an impressive award. The Town of Cutler Bay announced that Quintero Jr. was named the 2026 Public Works Director of the Year at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Florida Public Works Expo in Tampa. ThisâŠ
The Homestead City Council approved long-range master plans for transportation, water and sewer systems and awarded major contracts for park improvements and utility upgrades during its recent meeting. The Council approved the Transportation Master Plan prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, along with the final WaterâŠ
This time of year is always filled with activities for high school seniors as they stand on the cusp of the next phase of their lives. On Tuesday, April 21, the Homestead Womanâs Club hosted a festive evening as ten students and their families gatheredâŠ
Homestead Senior High School students may soon see students participating in the School of Hope program. During a recent meeting, the Miami-Dade County School Board approved an agreement allowing the New York-based charter company Success Academy, supported by Miami native Ken Griffin, to operate classroomsâŠ
The South Dade High School robotics team is preparing to travel to Houston for an international FIRST Robotics competition. Known as the FIRST Championship, it will take place from April 29 to May 3 and include at least 460 teams from around the world. TheâŠ