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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…
The April 2025 unveiling of the statue of William J. Krome in Losner Park drew a large crowd. Although most people think of his historic work with the Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC), the contributions of the Kromes to area agriculture were highlighted in remarks,…
The Miami-Dade Urban Debate League (MDUDL) successfully launched its 2025–2026 season this past weekend with the Shubin Law Group Policy Debate Season Opener, welcoming more than 130 students, coaches, and community members from 10 schools across the county. The event brought together students eager to…
The South Dade Senior High School robotics team is gearing up for various competitions. Over the years, the Bucs have become very successful in VEX and First Robotics. On October 25, South Dade will host a First Robotics competition to be known as Pirates Pillage…
Community and education leaders are celebrating a new partnership. Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) have recently joined forces for the first time to deliver both quality education and affordable housing in the heart of Miami-Dade. At the…
El equipo de robótica de South Dade Senior High School se está preparando para varias competencias. A lo largo de los años, los Bucs se han destacado en VEX y First Robotics. El 25 de octubre, South Dade organizará una competencia de First Robotics conocida…
The Miami-Dade Hispanic community will receive recognition over the next month, as the county celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners officially recognized Sept. 15–Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month during its Sept. 3 meeting in the Commission Chamber. The…
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office will receive full funding for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. On August 20, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz addressed the Board of County Commissioners, highlighting the urgent need to fully fund public safety in the county. The following is her statement regarding the…
The College of the Florida Keys invites the community to its annual Constitution Day event on September 17, at 11:00 a.m. in the library on the Key West Campus. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, establishing…
The Hurricanes and Fighting Irish will start their 2025 campaigns on August 31 at 7:30. The game will be nationally televised on ABC. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will announce, with Molly McGrath and Taylor McGregor on the sidelines. Sunday’s contest will be the 28th…
Council addressed several key initiatives during recent meetings, including the approval of a new residential subdivision, the adoption of a five-year strategic plan, and support for the creation of a special taxing district. As such, Homestead residents and those seeking to move into the city…
On August 16, Homestead Councilman Tom Davis provided an update on the city’s efforts to bring a Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital to Homestead. The gathering took place at the Old City Hall site and included the commanders of both the Homestead Veterans of Foreign Wars…
The William Dickinson Community Center in Homestead has been the site of many events, and on August 23 it was host to a lively evening with the “Back2School” Concert sponsored by Homestead Council member Jenifer Bailey. The prompt to, “Kick Off The School Year With…
One never knows what they may see during a visit to Zoo Miami. On August 22, some guests were rewarded with an extra special treat as they were privileged to observe the birth of an endangered Banteng! Early in the afternoon on Friday, while still…
With hurricane season already underway, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) teamed up with United HomeCare and the Florida Council on Aging to help Homestead seniors prepare for what is expected to be an active storm season. On August 13, more than 500 hurricane preparedness…
The commercial real estate market in Homestead is experiencing a period of steady activity, driven by population growth, infrastructure improvements, and investor interest in redevelopment opportunities. While the broader Florida market has cooled in recent months due to higher financing costs and insurance pressures, Homestead…
In any orderly society, the intention of legal constraints is to curtail, as much as possible and practical, activities that yield counterproductive and even destructive results for its members. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we observe descriptions regarding believers and their roles and relationships…
During the Florida City Commission meeting on August 12, Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace highlighted the recent successes of state Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral) and state Representative Kevin Chambliss (D-Homestead) in securing funding for the enhancement of community safety and for the fight against…
People across the country were engaged in their usual morning routines at 8:00 a.m., September 11, 2001; sitting down for work or school already, preparing to go to work or school, coming off night shifts, perhaps taking a post-Labor Day vacation. Even at 8:19 a.m.,…
In last week’s edition of Canes Corner, we reviewed Head Coach Mario Cristobal’s first three years and detailed the 2024 season that started with high expectations but finished 10-3 after a 9-0 start. Now that the past is gone, we will be focusing on 2025…
As Baptist Health Homestead Hospital celebrates its 85th anniversary, longtime medical staff members have many positive and fun memories to share. Dr. Charles Augustus, an OB/GYN and the Chief Medical Officer of Baptist Health Homestead Hospital, has been with the hospital for more than 34…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) launched a new districtwide multi-year partnership with Adidas during a special event at Traz Powell Stadium. The agreement makes the brand the official athletic apparel and equipment partner for all of the District’s Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) schools, including…
The sale of 136 feet of Krome Avenue frontage of “The Towers” to outside investors was reported this week by J.E. MacDonald, who has altered plans for his hotel, moving it to the northern corner of the block instead of the southern. The frontage brought…
Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal will be entering his fourth season at the helm when the Hurricanes host Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium at 7:30 on Sunday, August 31. The clash between the two preseason-ranked top ten teams will be televised nationally on ABC…