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Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday, December 10th. An updated forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Florida is…
The Homestead City Council made several decisions during their December 10th special call meeting. The council agreed to purchase furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the code compliance department, parks and recreation, and open spaces department. It also approved an ordinance to amend budgets for several…
Cutler Bay will soon have a new place for shopping and eating. The Town of Cutler Bay has announced the approval of the Dragonfly Shops at Cutler Bay. This will be a new retail and dining destination designed to bring new life to Old Cutler…
Customers of Florida’s largest power company will see a bump of about $12 in monthly bills next year to cover restoration costs from the 2024 hurricane season. The state Public Service Commission unanimously approved a $1.2 billion interim recovery package for Juno Beach-based Florida Power…
Residents who haven’t visited Biscayne National Park for a while, or newcomers who have not yet experienced the pleasures of the park, will want to go check out the many available activities, as summer’s heat has finally lessened. In his decades of advocating for and…
Miami Football has been dodging bullets all season. Last Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome up in Syracuse, they took a shot in the gut. The Canes took a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter, but couldn’t hold off a second-half offensive onslaught by…
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has announced that the Septic-to-Sewer Financial Assistance Program is accepting applications to provide financial assistance to eligible residents, as they transition from septic tank systems to the county’s centralized sanitary sewer system. This will be available to residents of…
The new moon on the first day of December is a refresher to our hopes and dreams. Those who have ever aspired to a goal that, once attained, failed to serve up the expected outcomes know firsthand how important it is to want the right…
In a continued effort to strengthen the small business community, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined alongside Miami-Dade County’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED), as well as leaders from Wells Fargo, to officially launch the Strive305 HUB; this program will benefit small businesses in…
Shawn Waring, a well-regarded robotics teacher at South Dade Senior High School, has been chosen to be the Department of Defense STEM Ambassador. Waring will lead a STEM outreach program. Here, he will work to provide access to technology learning opportunities to students from military…
In last week’s article featured in the SDNL, COL List, 482nd Mission Support Group Commander, told us about his background and about some of the units that make up the group. In part two, we will finish up by talking about assigned units, discussing training…
A state report shows that 506 manatees had died in 2024 in Florida as of Nov. 22. Here are the counties with the most manatee deaths: Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The City of Homestead is excited to announce that the Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile office will now visit the William F. Dickinson Community Center, located at 1601 North Krome Avenue, on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event…
By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor Florida surpassed giving 6,400 bonuses to new law enforcement recruits this month. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida was making 300 new bonus awards to law enforcement officers this month, reaching the milestone of 6,400 bonuses awarded…
For nearly 30 years, researchers at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute have been monitoring fish disease and fish kills across Florida, receiving around 2,000 reports of fish kills and other aquatic animal health incidents annually. These public…
Predicted to be hyperactive, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season delivered a mighty punch to storm-weary Floridians. The hurricane season, which began June 1st and wraps at the end of the month, produced 18 named storms, including 11 turbocharged hurricanes. Despite some calm spells, both the…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has successfully recovered 37 gold coins stolen from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks, valued collectively at over $1 million. The recovery marks a major milestone in a long-standing investigation into the theft and illegal trafficking of these priceless…
The City of Homestead will be receiving software services from Tyler Technologies. During the November 20th meeting, the City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a contract with the company for services. The city has budgeted $400,000 for the work. According to a presentation…
Miami’s start last Saturday against visiting Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5) left the Hurricane-faithful thinking, “oh no, here we go again,” but it was not to be. The Canes had taken the opening kickoff from the UM 16 and drove 84 yards in 13 plays. Cam…
There is potential for the construction of a new waste-to-energy campus in Miami-Dade. This campus could be built at the same location of the trash disposal site, which burned down in February of 2023. The Miami-Dade Commission is set to discuss the waste-to-energy campus at…
Apex Stages is a leading provider of mobile stages, offering versatile and innovative solutions for live events, concerts, festivals, and corporate gatherings. Known for their durable and user-friendly designs, Apex Stages delivers high-quality staging systems that cater to a wide range of production needs. Their stages are engineered for quick setup, reliable performance, and exceptional…
Republicans had a great night. Democrats? Not so much. And 60 is a magic number in Florida. Here are five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: NO DOUBT: In 2022, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis won a second term by 19.4 percentage points, and Republican U.S. Sen. Marco…
Miami-Dade County voters chose their first sheriff in years. They selected Rosie Cordero-Stutz, the Assistant Director of Investigative Services with the Miami-Dade Police Department. She is also a Republican. She defeated James Reyes, who works as the county’s Public Safety Director. Reyes is a Democrat.…
The City of Homestead will host a city council workshop to review and discuss plans that incorporate the input that community members provided during the Visioning Charette from April 1st to April 4th, 2024. This workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, at…