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Miami International Airport (MIA) and PortMiami are having a major impact on the region’s economy — and they are much more than a place to catch a flight or a cruise. Miami International Airport’s economic impact has reached a record $181.4 billion in statewide business…
The Homestead City Council will discuss—and is expected to pass—an ordinance on first reading aimed at addressing abandoned properties in the city. The primary goal is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents by re-establishing a structured program to identify, regulate,…
(The Center Square) – The “big beautiful bill” passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump allocates an historic nearly $25 billion to strengthen the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest single funding commitment in Coast Guard history comes ahead of its 235th…
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General James Uthmeier and Secretary of State Cord Byrd this week asked a federal appeals court to allow the state to at least temporarily enforce a law that would prevent non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens from collecting ballot-initiative petitions while a legal…
Homestead is about to welcome a new high-end restaurant that will play an important role in revitalizing the city’s downtown. The Homestead City Council is set to approve a resolution authorizing the sale of 2.49 acres of property, located at the former City Hall site,…
Por años he adoptado la “amabilidad” como mi guĂa principal en la vida. EscogĂ este mantra porque veo muy poco de eso en mi entorno y comunidad. Esto me llevĂł a pensar en cĂłmo se puede esparcir la amabilidad, y cĂłmo nuestras comunidades pueden fomentarla.…
The Florida City Commission has approved a resolution to plat Lot Four and a portion of Lot Five in the soon-to-be-developed Keys Gateway Town Center, located at the southeast corner of South Dixie Highway and Palm Drive. The site, often referred to as the Mutineer…
The City of Homestead is partnering with Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez to bring the Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile unit to the community. The FLOW bus will be parked at the William F. Dickinson Community Center, located at 1601 North Krome Avenue,…
Last Friday, the City of Homestead and Homestead-Miami Speedway hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration, Race to the 4th. With plenty of food and other vendors, music by popular DJs, kids’ activities, a car show, and what Mayor Steve Losner called “the best fireworks…
Newcomers who have not yet experienced a performance by the Seminole Theatre Players are in for a special treat this month. The incredibly talented community theater group will once again fill the stage with music, dance, and well-crafted sets—thanks to the hard-working behind-the-scenes crew. This…
Newcomers who have not yet enjoyed the experience of a performance by the Seminole Theatre Players have a special treat awaiting this month. The incredibly talented group will once again fill the stage with music, dance, and well-crafted sets from the hard-working behind-the-scenes crew. This…
The Trump administration Monday argued a federal appeals court should overturn a district judge’s ruling that blocked a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state. U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a 33-page brief backing the state’s appeal of a preliminary injunction…
This summer, a group of young dancers are gaining confidence and refining their skills at Homestead Senior High School through a program designed to inspire movement, discipline, and creativity. The Form Interpretation and Training (FIT) Girls Summer program offers participants four structured dance classes each…
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Mark A. Schafer, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command South, was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (Upper Half) in a ceremony held June 13th. This promotion signifies his advancement to a Two-Star Admiral, a rank signified by…
Florida City, FL – July 2, 2025. Despite the morning’s heavy downpour, the community showed up in full force today to celebrate a historic milestone for South Dade. Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez officially inaugurated the Florida City Tax Collector Office with a ribbon-cutting…
The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County Tomas Regalado has submitted the 2005 Preliminary Certification of Taxable Values to the taxing authorities. The countywide taxable value for 2025 is $512,351,556,115, an increase of $40,825,819,594 or 8.7% growth when compared to 2024. Taxing authorities will use the…
A new affordable housing development is coming to the South Dade area. On Tuesday, July 22, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee will break ground on Hibiscus Grove, a new affordable and workforce housing development in…
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge has blocked a key part of a new law that imposed additional restrictions on the state’s ballot-initiative process, saying a ban on non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens collecting and delivering petitions “imposes a severe burden on political expression that the…
The Homestead City Council approved several key items during its July 8 special call meeting. The Council approved spending $292,878 for a new Sidewalk Improvements Project in low-to-moderate income target areas identified through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Previously, the City allocated $330,000…
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has released district and state results from the Spring 2025 administration of the statewide assessments designed to measure the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.). These assessments include the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Grades 3 through…
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has sent letters to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Florida Attorney General, expressing concern and urging greater transparency about the alarming number of deaths and medical emergencies at immigration detention centers in Florida and nationwide. Mayor…
A report released on Tuesday says Florida consumers could see big impacts from tariffs levied on imports by President Donald Trump’s administration. According to the report by the nonprofit group Florida TaxWatch, the price of a newly-constructed home in Florida could increase by $10,000. Floridians…
The Florida Department of Education released its accountability scores for individual public schools and districts on Monday and no school district received a failing score. Grades for individual schools were also up, as the number of A-rated schools increased from 38% in 2024 to 44%…
The Homestead City Council is hoping a newly passed ordinance will begin to solve the city’s persistent problem with stray shopping carts.City officials say that many residents leave store properties with shopping carts to transport groceries home, later abandoning them in open lots, swales, or…