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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…
Wisk Aero, a leading advanced air mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., has announced the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) — one with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and another with the University of…
Summer is here, and with it comes more rain, intense heat, and increased mosquito activity. Miami-Dade County’s Mosquito Control Division is actively monitoring mosquito populations and offering both residential and commercial inspections. Officials are urging residents to take simple steps to reduce mosquito breeding and…
South Florida Barber Schools in Homestead offers individuals the opportunity to pursue their dream of becoming a barber. The school is reaching out to former military members and their families who are interested in starting a new career as barbers, since they now accept the…
For years, medical-marijuana companies in Florida have fiercely campaigned for stricter regulation of euphoria-inducing hemp products, which can be purchased at gas stations, retail stores and — now — liquor stores. The state has one of the most highly regulated medical-marijuana programs in the nation.…
“How’m I doin’?” the late New York Mayor Ed Koch used to ask constituents on his travels through the city. President Donald Trump, in the opinion of most Americans, is doin’ pretty well. His job approval, which jutted downward after he announced his “Liberation Day”…
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down rulings on five cases Wednesday, most notably backing a Tennessee law that bans health care providers from offering transgender care to minors. The court also ruled on nuclear waste storage licensing, prison grievance procedures and two Environmental Protection Agency…
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) arrested individuals suspected of being involved in an insurance fraud scheme. The arrests stem from ongoing detective work where the MDSO Organized Crimes Bureau and Medical Crimes Squad, apprehended multiple people as part of Operation…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the mobilization of up to 700 military personnel to support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts in Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Hegseth also is encouraging service members in their last six months of service to transition to…
U.S. Army veterans are pushing back against narratives referring to the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebration on Saturday as “Trump’s Military Parade,” propaganda or an example of a dictatorship. “As a Vietnam Veteran and retired Army soldier, I’m absolutely disgusted that the mainstream media are…
Florida has achieved another first, this time a record more than 20,000 tons of invasive Burmese pythons have been removed by one conservation group alone. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced a record-breaking Burmese python research and removal season of 6,300 pounds of invasive snake.…
A divided federal appeals court Tuesday refused to halt a district judge’s order that requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to take steps to protect manatees in the northern Indian River Lagoon, including temporarily preventing new septic tanks in the area. A panel of…
Florida lawmakers Monday night passed a measure that could help expand charter schools known as “schools of hope,” as Republicans continue trying to boost school choice and Democrats warn about harm to traditional public schools. The schools of hope proposal appeared to die before the…
The Homestead City Council is discussing an ordinance regarding a new shopping cart control plan. Now, the City currently retrieves abandoned shopping carts from public property and rights-of-way. In Fiscal Year 2024, more than 2,500 carts were removed under this process. These carts are either…
When Grey-haired white liberals take to America’s streets for “No Kings” protests, the only danger they’re exposing themselves to is ridicule. But what happens when progressive protesters head to a foreign war zone? Last weekend, the “Global March to Gaza” found out. Thousands flocked from…
Reese Walker, a 12-year-old with a ‘lifetime’ of fishing experience, stunned the fishing world by capturing the recent Kiwanis Club of Homestead-South Dade’s 40th Annual Dolphin Days Family Fishing Tournament. Walker, junior at Arvida Middle School in Kendall (where he made the Principal’s Honor Roll…
South Dade residents interested in learning more about the variety of fruit that is grown in the area may want to check out the 2025 Summer Fruit Festival at Preston B. Bird & Mary Heinlein Fruit & Spice Park 24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead. Miami-Dade…
South Florida Barber Schools in Homestead offers individuals the opportunity to pursue their dream of becoming a barber. The school is reaching out to former military members and their families who are interested in starting a new career as barbers, since they now accept the…
By David Volz This summer, children will have more fun and educational opportunities available to them. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins has announced her office’s continued investment in youth safety and enrichment through the 2025 “SafeSummers” program, awarding $175,000 in grants to more than…
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins discussed the new traffic pattern on 21st Avenue in response to a fatal traffic incident near the Shenandoah Library. “The recent tragic traffic accident near the Shenandoah Library, which resulted in the loss of life, has deeply impacted our community.…
While in Miami, my boyfriend and I were in the mood for good, reasonably priced fun, so we decided to visit Arcade Odyssey. As one of the only surviving arcades in Miami-Dade, the arcade is always filled to the brim with gamers of all ages.…
Miami-Dade residents can now travel directly to Rome from Miami International Airport (MIA). American Airlines has begun a new service from Miami International Airport to Rome, and now the airline has its largest summer schedule in MIA history. American and Miami-Dade County leaders recently hosted…
This monument is more than stone and steel—it is a symbol of sacrifice, love, and enduring legacy. This monument honors not just those who gave their lives, but those, their families – their legacy who live every day with their memory. May this monument serve…
During the recent meeting, the Council directed the city manager to implement a public outreach initiative to encourage state and federal representatives to fund the design and construction of a veteran’s affairs medical facility within the city. Earlier in the year, the Council urged U.S.…