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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee lead the passage of Project VICTORY which will providing training for young adults with disabilities. The Miami Dade County Board approved the Cooperative Agreement for the VICTORY a unique business-led transition program designed to provide work skills and employment…
With the industry’s problems exacerbated by Hurricane Milton, Florida citrus growers are turning to state and federal lawmakers for help. Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Johnson said Wednesday he’s met with farmers from North Carolina and Georgia, who sustained damage in last month’s Hurricane Helene,…
The Town of Cutler Bay recently received an update during a town council meeting on the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands (BBCW) Phase 1 project. The presentation focused on the Cutler Wetlands Flow-way component. There have been concerns among residents about the clearing of trees and…
Vote by mail numbers are down in Florida compared to the 2016 election when former President Donald Trump won his first term in office. Florida county elections officials have mailed 2.03 million ballots to those who requested them, down from 2016, when there were 3.35…
Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee has announced the District 9 Halloween Community Tour, which will be beginning October 17th and lasting through October 31st, taking place at various locations in the district. The tour will bring families together for a Halloween celebration with activities that include…
The Miami-Dade County Chapter of the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) will dedicate the “Charles S. Buster and John C. DeMott Greenhouse” at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead on Oct. 24. This facility will honor John DeMott and…
After a week off, the Miami Hurricanes (6-0, 2-0 ACC) head to Kentucky on Saturday, October 19th, to take on the Louisville Cardinals (4-2, 2-1). The noon clash will be televised nationally on ABC. Louisville has never sold out the 60,800-seat L&N Federal Credit Union…
Cutler Bay is in the process of developing two new parks that will offer large open spaces. Cutler Bay proudly and officially named the two newly acquired parks. This an important milestone in the town’s efforts to preserve green spaces and enhance community resilience. During…
The Homestead City Council is discussing ordinances and resolutions that will be important to residents of the city. The council is discussing an ordinance to create speed detection systems in school zones and to authorize the placement, installation and operation of speed detection systems on…
During this election, Miami-Dade voters will have the opportunity to select a new sheriff. This will be the first time since the 1960’s that the county will have an elected sheriff. The candidates are Rosie Cordero-Stutz, the assistant director of investigative services in the Miami-Dade…
Long-time residents of Homestead are familiar with the historic Hotel Redland first opened in 1904 with plenty of intriguing stories to be told. As often happens with historic buildings, it was once under threat of demolition due to the state of decay. Rescued by then…
Florida City is getting ready to accept a Mobile Command Center paid for by a $250,000 state grant. According to Mayor Otis Wallace, this new vehicle will help the city’s law enforcement efforts and serve as an important vehicle for keeping the residents of Florida…
By Tom Joyce, The Center Square contributor The Department of Veterans Affairs has provided eight Colorado organizations with over $1.6 million combined to support adaptive sports, recreational activities, and equine therapy for veterans and disabled service members. The money comes from the VA’s’ Adaptive Sports…
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Homestead residents who drive by pump station 22 will see extensive work taking place on the project. According to Commissioner Larry Roth, the project doesn’t look pretty, but he knows it is important. “This is the most important pump in the city and I know…
For her first novel, titled The Benefits of Insanity, D.M. Munoz is looking to illuminate readers on the widespread plight of the mental health system. Through the story’s fictional doctor, a survivor of childhood trauma, the tale unwinds around his encounters with friends and experiences…
In an exhilarating back-and-forth affair last Friday night, the Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) emerged victorious against the visiting Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3, 0-1). The final score was 38-34 in favor of the Canes, but an inept officiating decision that was exacerbated by ESPN announcers…
The Town of Cutler Bay approved a millage rate of 2.8332 per $1,000 in assessed value of homes and lowered the millage rate from 3.0006. The stormwater fee for the year is $90, the budget for all funds is $117,003,701, and the general fund is…
Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension and partner institution Florida A&M…
On September 27th, Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS) hosted an event for media and influencers at the track. The South Dade News Leader had a chance to sit down with Track President Guillermo Santa Cruz to discuss the October 26th – 27th NASCAR Playoff Races, as well…
Four busy Florida ports will see direct impacts from an International Longshoremen’s Association strike for higher wages that began Tuesday, October 1st. JAXPORT in Jacksonville, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, PortMiami and Port Tampa Bay are among ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts where…
School is back in session, and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding five eligible Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to STEM education. “At FPL, we believe that knowledge is power. By enriching students’ experiences in STEM,…
The South Dade Senior High School football team suffered a 42-15 loss against Columbus. However, the previous week, they defeated Killian High School 49-7. The game was essentially over by the end of the third quarter, as the Bucs had a 21-point lead. During the…