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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…
The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a plan that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners, setting up negotiations with the Senate before next week’s scheduled end of the 2025 legislative session. The House and Senate bills address condo-safety laws passed…
A Florida measure that would decide what entity pays for the relocation of utilities in rights of way of roads and public rail lines was approved by the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday. Senate Bill 818, sponsored by Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, was rewritten…
The Florida House made clear Wednesday it doesn’t want golf courses and resort-style lodges in state parks. House members unanimously passed a bill (HB 209) that stemmed from a public outcry last year about a now-shelved plan that would have put golf courses, lodges and…
When the Mexican American Council (MAC) was founded with a mission “to ensure that every farmworker child is provided access to a quality education, the arts, and technology for a brighter future in South Florida,” they did not perhaps realize the literally thousands of lives…
With a distinctly international flavor, FIA Formula E brought a new and unique form of facing to Homestead last weekend. The 22 drivers running represented 10 different nationalities. Their open-wheeled electrically powered race cars typically run with 300 KW (408 HP) but can be boosted…
A Buddy Bench will be unveiled at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School in Homestead on April 30th at 9:00 am. The My Buddy Bench Project (MBBP) is a nonprofit organization that promotes kindness, empathy, community, leadership, and mental health wellness. This initiative has been made…
Turning to Charles Dicken’s phrase, ‘It was the worst of times, it was the best of times.’ The worst came in the top of the sixth inning in last Friday night’s series opener against the visiting Duke Blue Devils night, had been building momentum, closing…
With Palm Sunday just passed and Good Friday today, many Christians will gather this weekend at churches like Homestead’s Sacred Heart Church to celebrate Easter Sunday. In the spirit of the season, Sacred Heart Church’s Deacon Alpha Fleurimond recently penned two new books for the…
Formula E not only brings unique racing, but also education and experience opportunities to young people in our area. The Formula E Better Futures Fund also donated 25,000 Euros ($28,497.66 USD) to local charity Sprout Up. The funds support Sprout Up’s efforts in Florida City…
A bill aimed at preventing a return of efforts to build golf courses, pickleball courts and resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Florida House. The House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday unanimously supported the measure (HB 209), which sponsor John…
The Homestead Council approved a major purchase during the April 8th Committee of the Whole meeting. It agreed to an emergency purchase of 12 substation transformer radiators for the McMinn Substation Transformers on 685 NE 6th Avenue for $148,908. The purchase is necessary because there…
Now along with Losner Park, another institution on Krome Avenue will bear the Losner family name. On February 12, SouthState Bank management formally renamed its bank at 1550 North Krome Avenue to the “Bill Losner Branch” in honor of William H. Losner. On hand with…
According to a recent report by the American Legislative Exchange Council, Florida’s energy affordability was ranked only 37th best, the worst among Southeastern states due to its overdependence on one fuel type and numerous weather-related outages. The fourth annual report, Energy Affordability, compared the states…
Life in the Armed Forces has its challenges, especially for the youngest members of the U.S. military community – the 1.6 million kids whose parents are service members. Often faced with constant change and uncertainty, from their family’s moves every two to three years, to…
The Florida City Commission did not meet on April 8th because members of the commission traveled to Tallahassee to visit legislators and share their concerns about the laws that affect southern Miami-Dade. Mayor Otis Wallace will attend the National Conference of Public Administrators in San…
Nick Silverio, founder of A Safe Haven for Newborns and a tireless advocate for the defenseless newborn, will bring his inspirational story and message, ‘Finding Purpose – Turning tragedy into saving lives: One Man’s True Story About Love, Grief and Joy’ to the 50th Annual…
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton wants to spend $200 million to help the state’s ailing citrus industry as it faces the issues of population growth, hurricanes and an invasive disease that ruins the fruit. The Wauchula Republican whose district constitutes the heart of Florida’s citrus…
What It Takes to Produce a Full Concert for 100,000 People Producing a concert for an audience of 100,000 is one of the most ambitious undertakings in the live entertainment industry. It’s a massive feat of coordination, logistics, technology, and creativity that blends music, visuals, and experience into a single unforgettable night. From securing…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has reported that 100 percent of schools with Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) passed the state’s program assessment, using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), with no reassessments this year. VPK programs are offered county-wide in more than 200 M-DCPS schools, including…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) initiated their Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) ten years ago, and it has benefitted thousands of students and businesses over the decade. In a March 5th press release, Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres praised the program. “SYIP is painting…
Miami Hurricane Baseball is a storied program. The Miami fan base has exceptionally high expectations. The Canes have appeared in 25 College World Series and have won National Championships in 1 982,-85,-99, and 2001. They have won 29 regionals. They appeared in 44 consecutive NCAA…
Miami-Dade’s Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) earned re-accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), marking over 20 years of success in providing social services. The COA, an internationally recognized, independent accrediting body, evaluates public, nonprofit, and private organizations to ensure they adhere to…
Clash Endurance brought nearly 2,500 competitors, officials, vendors, and spectators to Homestead Miami Speedway (HMS) last weekend. Titled Clash Miami again this year, the three-day event drew participants from across the United States and from 26 countries around the world. Not only did competitors face…