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The VA is making great progress in serving veterans. The latest scorecard shows things going in the right direction. For example, since the beginning of January 2025, they’ve opened 40 new healthcare facilities and completed 82 million direct care appointments. During that time they reduced…
Office sought: Cutler Bay Council Seat 3Election date: Nov. 3, 2026Campaign email: renegomez1984@gmail.com Why are you running for Cutler Bay Council Seat 3? I want to be more involved in my community, and I feel this is a good step for me to begin my…
Local governments in Homestead, Cutler Bay and Florida City are moving toward September budget hearings as officials consider property-tax rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Homestead residents could see a slightly higher property-tax rate under the city’s latest budget proposal. During an Aug. 27 workshop,…
The American Business Women’s Association welcomed new leadership and new members during its recent meeting, pairing the installation of officers with a discussion about the responsibilities that come with leadership. Guest speaker Pamela Malone, known as “Lady P,” addressed members on the “Responsibilities of Leadership.”…
Thirteen women from across South Florida were honored for their contributions to medicine, business, public service, nonprofit leadership and community advocacy during the 25th Hispanic Women of Distinction celebration. The sold-out luncheon was held Aug. 21 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The…
A faculty member at The College of the Florida Keys has been selected to oversee a special issue of an international peer-reviewed journal focused on renewable energy. Dr. M. Imtiaz Hussain, a faculty member in CFK’s Department of Engineering Technology, was named lead guest editor…
For Slick’s Kicks Charitable Foundation, a new pair of sneakers is more than a practical gift. It is a carefully prepared message that someone’s progress, perseverance and personal journey deserve to be recognized. The foundation was created in memory of Victoria “Slick Vick” Hoppe, who…
In a recent South Dade News Leader opinion piece, Dr. Rose Martin argued that nonprofit organizations are more than charitable service providers. They are part of a community’s civic infrastructure, building relationships, developing leaders, mobilizing volunteers and helping communities respond to problems before they become…
Residents of The Palace Gardens recently welcomed members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for a special Career Day designed to strengthen community ties, encourage social interaction and recognize the important work of law enforcement. About a dozen deputies participated in the event, sharing their time…
On Aug. 18, Homestead-Miami Speedway announced that the three NASCAR National Series championships will return to the track in 2027. “The South Florida community is thrilled to once again be the home for NASCAR Championship Weekend in 2026 and 2027, as next year will be…
High school students and young adults today may remember their parents speaking of the murderous Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. For those who did not experience the horrifying footage of the day that took the lives of almost 3,000 individuals of all ages, including hundreds…
The Canes are halfway through fall practice. The first full-pads scrimmage was held on Friday, August 14, at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff in the season opener at Stanford is just 14 days away and, as usual, Canes Corner, as well as all local and national…
The City of Homestead is continuing to work with residents to determine the best possible future for Harris Field Park as officials also evaluate an unsolicited proposal involving the stadium and two soccer fields. On Aug. 10, city leadership hosted its first community outreach workshop,…
In looking at the Palace Gardens Assisted Living website, the opening passage is easy to understand. “When Helen and Jacob Shaham founded The Palace in 1980, they weren’t looking to build a business — they were answering a calling. They believed aging should be honored,…
Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, is currently fifth in points in the race for the NASCAR Cup Series championship, which will be decided at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 8. He is locked into the first round of the…
The Homestead City Council is considering several projects involving transportation, water and sewer funding, electrical reliability and the city’s proposed property-tax rates. One proposal would move forward with the design of a multiuse path along SW Fourth Street. The Council recently considered awarding a $199,432…
The Homestead City Council is considering separate zoning changes addressing express mechanical car washes and small-animal clinics. One proposed ordinance would formally define express mechanical car washes and allow them within the city’s B-2 Retail Commercial zoning district. Homestead’s current land-development regulations do not include…
There is a particular feeling to Cutler Bay that is difficult to capture in a planning document. It is the familiarity of seeing the same families at the park, the canopy along Old Cutler Road, children growing up in the same neighborhoods their parents remember,…
South Dade voters helped settle several local races Tuesday while sending others into the Nov. 3 general election. The Aug. 18 primary decided the Miami-Dade County Commission District 8 race, produced nominees for Congress and the Florida Legislature and delivered two particularly close finishes in…
With the primary election decided, South Dade voters can begin preparing for the next round of choices arriving on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The general election will include federal, state and local contests, along with any races that advanced from the primary without…
At Leisure City K-8 Center, school leaders say expanding access to the arts also helped the South Dade school find one of its own. A new case study from Arts Access Miami documents six years of change at the Title I school, where expanded arts…
Last week’s story followed Jim Anson’s Army career as one of the first Green Berets and concluded with his return to South Florida. After getting married, Anson returned to his job at A&P Grocery. “I went back to the A&P, with my seniority and everything,”…
In just 21 days, Miami will travel to Palo Alto, California, to face the Stanford Cardinal in the Hurricanes’ 2026 season and ACC opener. Kickoff on Sept. 4 is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Hurricanes are coming off a successful 2025 campaign…
For nearly 13 years, Yardie Spice has been serving Jamaican and Haitian flavors from its home on South Krome Avenue, becoming a familiar part of Homestead’s growing restaurant community along the way. During a recent sit-down interview with South Dade News Leader Managing Editor Cameron…