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Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students will continue receiving free breakfasts and lunches throughout the 2025â26 school year. âThe first step to a strong and healthy mind is a strong and healthy body,â said School Board member Luisa Santos, who represents South Dade area schools.âŠ
Homestead is one step closer to getting a major sports complex at Homestead Regional Park. During a recent meeting, the City Council approved a resolution for a ground lease and development agreement between the city and VSGS Facilities to design, build, and operate a multi-purposeâŠ
Jurnee Smith of Homestead, the daughter of South Dade Senior High Schoolâs cross country and track coach Quincy Smith, made her father proud with her performance at recent national track meets in Humble, Texas. Jurnee was double crowned at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) NationalâŠ
GROVE YOUTH BUSINESS Halloween Costume Swap & Fundraiser Presented by: In Partnership with: Coconut Grove BID Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Coconut Grove Kiwanis Club Local Schools, Nonprofits, and Civic Groups Proposed Date: October 11, 2025 Location: TBD đ Purpose The History of National Costume Swap Day This holiday was created in 2010 by Green Halloweenâa movement…
The ribbon-cutting last fall on Nov. 1, 2024, for the joint MUJER and Kristi House complex at 250 N. Krome Avenue marked the beginning of a new chapter for both organizations, part of the Safe Families Partnership Network. This coalition of organizations provides services forâŠ
Luther F. Ramsey Jr., Homesteadâs new code enforcement officer, has taken on the task of registering every sign in the city. The 27-year-old longtime resident replaces Heff Hay, who resigned last week. A former mason who worked with his father, a contractor in Monroe County,âŠ
Homesteadâs Historic Downtown came alive with color on July 31 as the city hosted two major art events â the unveiling of two Everglades-themed murals at the Historic Seminole Theatre and the opening of a new exhibit at etc Art Gallery. In Losner Park, MayorâŠ
The Homestead Council is discussing and is expected to approve a resolution calling for a referendum on issuing general obligation (GO) bonds by the city. The bonds would total up to $44,400,000 for park projects and up to $39,600,000 for roadway improvements. City staff hasâŠ
After a multi-year wait, the wish for many hungry local fans has finally come true: Florida City now has its own Chick-fil-A. On July 31, the restaurant at 326 SE First Avenue opened its doors to eager and enthusiastic customers. To celebrate the grand opening,âŠ
Saying the case has âsignificant implications for home construction and the economy,â home builders and the septic-system industry this week backed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in its appeal of a federal judgeâs decision that required additional steps to protect manatees in the northernâŠ
