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Democratic U.S. Senators voted against opening the federal government for a sixth time Wednesday afternoon, dimming hopes that Congress will reach a funding deal in time for thousands of federal workers to receive their next paychecks. It’s day eight of the partial government shutdown, the…
As the federal government shutdown hits the one-week mark, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is urging Democrats to vote for Republicans’ funding bill to prevent permanent damage to the U.S. economy. “Each week the shutdown continues, it will wipe out an estimated $15 billion in…
Homestead residents will see improvements at Harris Field Park. During the recent meeting, the Council passed a resolution approving the procurement and installation of epoxy flooring at Harris Field by Gel Unlimited DBA Miracle Method, in an amount not to exceed $53,110. This project will…
Music and the arts play a central role at Homestead Senior High School. The Broncos band program has enjoyed strong success over the years, with students dedicated to practicing and performing. Recently, the band energized the crowd with a rousing performance at a school pep…
Miami (4-0) and No. 3 in the AP poll heads up to Tallahassee on Saturday (7:30 p.m., ABC) to face No. 18 Florida State (3-1, 0-1 ACC). After home wins against Notre Dame, Bethune-Cookman, South Florida and Florida, the Canes will be playing both their…
Get ready, Miami — this year’s fall season is going to the dogs (and cats) in the best way possible. The 2025 Mega Puptoberfest is set for October 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Deerwood Bonita Lakes, 14445 SW 122 Avenue. The family-friendly…
The first Dracula movie aired in 1921 and 100-plus movies and television series continue to portray vampires in mostly scary, yet sometimes comedic or animated form. Bram Stoker brought the world his novel, Dracula, in 1897 and the Seminole Theatre Players are making a shift…
There’s something magical about fall. The air cools, the leaves shift into fiery shades of red and gold, and the season invites us to slow down and make memories with the people we love most. For me, autumn always brings back one of my favorite…
Congress had the chance late Wednesday morning to reopen the U.S. government before any federal furloughs took effect. Democratic senators, however, once again failed to provide the necessary votes to advance Republicans’ House-passed stopgap, sentencing hundreds of thousands of government employees to unpaid leave until…
The Homestead Senior High School football team is facing challenges this year. The Broncos hold a 1-3 record after losing to Southridge, 59-18. Coach Arties Knight believes the team has potential and could become a winning program. “We lost many of our starters from last…
In the ups and downs of life, in 1991 many Homestead residents thrilled to the plan for what was commonly called the Homestead Sports Complex to become the spring training facility for the Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball Team. The destruction and aftermath of Hurricane…
On November 4, Homestead voters will have the opportunity to shape the future of the community. Those who live within the City of Homestead will see two bond questions on their ballot. Together, these measures would allow the City to borrow up to $76 million…
High School students had a fun and educational experience celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. “Our school had a month-long celebration where every week there was an event that involved Hispanic heritage,” said Samuel Louis, principal. One favorite event was Dominoes with Dad, an event where fathers…
The Miami Hurricanes (4-0) were ranked #10 in the preseason AP college football poll. After beating #6 Notre Dame in the opener, Miami rose to #5. The Canes stayed at #5 after a decisive win over Bethune-Cookman. In week three, the Hurricanes faced #18 South…
Cutler residents will see more trees and a more attractive environment. The Town of Cutler Bay has completed the second phase of the Lakes by the Bay Hardwood Hammock Project, adding 76 native canopy trees to one of the community’s most cherished parks. This was…
Any societies that have persisted for any period in history have typically formulated a codification of statutes and ordinances intended to establish foundations for exercising jurisprudence and procedures for dispensing justice. Records of formalized decrees, rulings, regulations, and other legal conventions have been identified from…
The Fruit & Spice Park celebrated a new partnership that is likely to bring more visitors to the location. The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department announced a new partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) at Fruit & Spice…
The Hemingway Look-Alike Society (HLAS) presented a $53,000 check to The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) Foundation, completing a three-year, $174,000 pledge that expanded their scholarship endowment to $750,000. HLAS has built the largest endowment with the CFK Foundation, solidifying their legacy at CFK…
Current and former Escambia County School Board members this week went to a federal appeals court as they continue seeking to be shielded from testifying in a long-running legal battle about removing or restricting access to books in school libraries. Lawyers filed a notice of…
Kionne L. McGhee, Vice Chairman of Miami-Dade County Commission, will host a special street-naming ceremony honoring Judge Melvia Bailey-Green, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to the community and the legal profession. A stretch of Southwest 146th Terrace (between Southwest 103rd Avenue and Buchanan Street) will be…
Homestead Con 2025 brought a lively mix of comics, art, and fandom to South Dade High School on Sept. 13, drawing students, families, and visitors from across the community. The event filled the school with vendors, artists, and cosplayers, creating a welcoming space for fans…
The No. 18 South Florida Bulls entered Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday full of energy after upsetting No. 25 Boise State and No. 13 Florida earlier in the season. The Miami Hurricanes were ready, however, and handed the Bulls a decisive 49-12 defeat. With the…
The suspect in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk disclosed details of the assassination on a social media site, and the House oversight committee is calling for the CEOs of select online platforms to testify on the sites being used as radicalization tools.…
U.S. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) held its annual 9/11 Memorial Cup competition, paying tribute to the resilience, bravery, and sacrifice of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. “We all just want to recognize and remember 9/11 — the tragedy, the loss of lives, and…