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Miami-Dade County is observing Fertilizer Awareness Week, May 5-9th, to educate residents and businesses about the annual fertilizer use restrictions that begin on May 15th. The rainy season usually produces seven to nine inches of monthly rainfall that can cause fertilizer runoff into local storm…
Though they will have to return to Tallahassee to hammer out a budget, Florida lawmakers Friday night finished most of the business of the 2025 legislative session. Here’s a look at 10 big issues from the session — some that passed, some that didn’t and…
The Homestead community gathered on Friday, May 2nd, to celebrate the grand re-opening of pickleball and tennis courts at JD Redd Park. The work included resurfacing tennis courts, new pickleball courts, enhanced seating, and Wi-Fi access. City of Homestead leaders were pleased with the improvements…
Florida lawmakers Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would make a series of changes related to charter schools, including allowing charter schools to have stricter codes of conduct than traditional public schools. The Republican-controlled House voted 86-25 along almost straight party lines to…
First-time employment claims in Florida decreased slightly last week, with the U.S. Department of Labor estimating 5,660 claims were filed. The estimate, released Thursday, was down from a revised count of 6,060 claims during the week that ended April 19. Since the first week of…
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The South Dade News Leader is excited to announce a new opportunity for high school juniors studying in schools in our coverage area! The High School Ad Design Contest invites 11th grade students to create a unique advertisement that showcases their school’s spirit, pride, and…
The Florida Legislature passed its farm bill this week that officials say could be the most expansive farm-related measure in the state’s history. Senate Bill 700 was passed 88-27 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday and is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for…
Some Homestead residents will not be able to use wood and chain link fencing. During a recent meeting, the Council approved an ordinance to prohibit the use of wood and chain link fencing within the Residential Traditional Neighborhood Development District (R-TND), Planned Urban Neighborhood District,…
The Town of Cutler Bay has officially begun work on Phase One of Legacy Park. Over the next several months, crews will prepare the land for the future 16-acre park and municipal complex. Mayor Tim Meerbott made a presentation during a special presentation at the…
The Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would back away from a requirement aimed at starting high-school classes later in the morning. The Legislature in 2023 passed a law that would prevent high schools from starting earlier than 8:30 a.m.…
A proposal that would allow the Florida Farm Bureau to offer largely unregulated health coverage to farmers is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House on Tuesday unanimously passed the bill (SB 480), which was approved by the Senate on April 3. The bill would…
Homestead residents will soon see a large office and warehouse building. During the April 16th meeting, the Council approved the site plan request by Flightway Eighteen for the development of a 162,400 square-foot office and warehouse facility on an approximately 10-acre parcel of land located…
The story of the Bible is the story of the Almighty God who was willing to sacrifice of himself in order to restore and redeem his creation from the tragic and corrupting effect of sin. Following the sundering of his relationship with those made in…
On March 29th, after a 4-2 loss to North Carolina, Miami Baseball’s 2025 season record stood at 14-14, including 1-7 in the ACC. What a difference three weeks can make. After last Sunday’s 10-2 demolition of Georgia Tech (29-11,14-7 ACC), who had come into the…
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and leaders of the Lucy Fernandez Foundation have announced the creation of a special Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force. The temporary task force will present recommendations to the mayor on increasing safety across Biscayne Bay and all…
Florida’s citrus industry saw a slight improvement as the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday released an updated production forecast for the soon-to-be-completed growing season. The forecast kept estimates of oranges the same as in a March projection. Growers are expected to fill 11.6 million…
While one of South Florida’s beauties, The Everglades is typically thought of as only being filled with swamps, bugs, and gators. On April 7th, however – Everglades Day, I learned – I got a chance to be reminded about how vast and varied our backyard…
Florida City will soon have a new facility to provide daycare accommodations for children facing severe challenges. During the recent meeting, the Florida City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance approving a comprehensive development master plan small-scale use amendment from the low-density residential category…
This week, the Animal Health and Animal Science teams performed quick exams of three North American river otter pups so that they could receive distemper vaccinations as well as get microchipped for identification. Now weighing between 3.5 – 4 pounds each, the one male and…
The House on Tuesday put a new price-tag on its growing tax package, which differs from a Senate proposal. The House Budget Committee voted 20-8 to approve the package (HB 7033), which is projected to cut state and local revenue by $5.008 billion next fiscal…
Established fifteen years ago, people familiar with Atala Montessori School for Creative Expression anticipated closure when the current complex on Krome Avenue was sold for joint operations of the non-profits MUJER and Kristi House. Indeed, the ribbon-cutting at the historic Sanctuary building was covered in…
A funeral will be held Friday for Tiru Chabba, who was one of two men killed last week during a mass shooting at Florida State University. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Greenville, S.C., according to a news release Wednesday from…
The City of Homestead is leading the way as the first municipality to join Workforce.Miami, a Miami-Dade County initiative designed to bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers, bringing a new level of connectivity to job creation promises. The proposal, sponsored by Councilman…