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The South Dade News Leader interviewed NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain by phone Tuesday, Aug. 11. Chastain drives the No. 1 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing. Following his seventh-place finish at Iowa Speedway, he is 18th in the Cup Series standings, 47 points below the…
A community tree and garden giveaway is coming to Homestead after Miami-Dade County received a $150,000 grant to expand planting projects across the county. The Homestead event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the TD Bank branch at 2495…
Office sought: Mayor of Cutler Bay Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Campaign website: SuzyLordforMayor.com Why are you running for mayor of Cutler Bay? As a 47-year resident of Cutler Bay, my roots here run deep. I was raised in this community, and I raised my…
Office sought: House District 119 Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Campaign website: rey4florida.org Why are you running for House District 119? I’m running because this is my home, and I refuse to accept that the people who built their lives here should have to leave…
A brother-and-sister team in Homestead has turned a shared interest in sweets into a small business centered on creative desserts and healthier alternatives. Aaden, 14, and Addi, 12, are the young entrepreneurs behind a line of protein puddings and other sweet treats served from the…
In last week’s paper, we introduced the News Leader’s oral history interview with Captain Jim Anson, a South Florida fishing guide who is responsible for 181 game fish world records, 31 personally and 151 by customers he was guiding. In this, the first of two…
Two major projects are moving forward in South Dade, with construction beginning on water and sewer upgrades along Krome Avenue and Miami-Dade County preparing to break ground on a new pet adoption center. In Homestead, crews have begun mobilizing for the Krome Avenue Water and…
More than 430 children received school supplies during the Homestead Cares Foundation’s third annual back-to-school drive Saturday, Aug. 1, continuing an initiative that has grown significantly since it began three years ago. Approximately 24 volunteers helped organize and distribute the supplies. The volunteer group included…
A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office veteran with more than 40 years of dedicated service has received one of Florida law enforcement’s highest honors. Sheriff Rick Ramsay recently presented Lt. Nancy Alvarez with the Florida Sheriffs Association Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing law enforcement professionals who have…
More than 500 residents gathered at Cutler Ridge Park Tuesday evening for Backpacks & Blue: A National Night Out Celebration, where event organizers distributed approximately 230 backpacks to local students while offering families an evening of food, entertainment, children’s activities, and opportunities to connect with…
Office sought: Mayor of Cutler Bay Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Campaign website: BJD.vote Why are you running for mayor of Cutler Bay? Three generations of my family live in Cutler Bay — my parents, my wife and I, and our two young sons. When…
Mother Nature held off the downpour just long enough for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Le Jardin’s new Hydroponic and Aquaponic Garden. In yet another community-focused innovation, Eduardo Berrones, chief executive officer of Le Jardin Community Center, greeted attendees July 22 at Tatum Park. Boards displaying…
South Dade families will see different school meal options beginning with the 2026–27 academic year as Miami-Dade County Public Schools moves from universal free meals to a school-by-school system. Under the new system, 121 qualifying schools will continue providing breakfast and lunch at no charge…
South Dade students will have new opportunities to pursue careers in healthcare before graduating from high school. Miami-Dade County Public Schools recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Career Dual Enrollment Medical Assisting Lab at South Miami Senior High School. The program is being…
There was a time when scuba diving — with its cumbersome equipment and demanding techniques — was largely the realm of men and considered an extreme sport. Few women took the plunge, and most never considered doing so. Times do change. By the 1990s, equipment…
Homestead is moving forward with several projects that could affect the city’s infrastructure, housing supply, recreational facilities and finances in the coming years. Recent discussions by the Homestead City Council have included $3 million in state funding for infrastructure improvements, the redevelopment of an affordable…
Community members will have a chance to try their luck for a good cause when the Military Affairs Council hosts its 14th Annual Vegas Night on Saturday, Aug. 8. This year, the MAC is teaming up with the Kiwanis Club of Homestead-South Dade for the…
Florida City welcomed home three of its youngest athletic standouts during a recent City Commission meeting, recognizing their accomplishments after earning All-American honors on the national stage. Representing the Florida City Razorbacks, Justin Ward, Aidan Louischarles and Tyler Louischarles were celebrated for their performances and…
The City of Homestead celebrated the reopening of Audubon Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 14, unveiling a newly renovated and expanded playground designed to create a safer, more inclusive recreational space for families in the Homestead Villages community. The updated playground features multiple…
The Town of Cutler Bay has secured funding for a major roadway improvement project along Franjo Road, marking another step in the town’s ongoing efforts to improve transportation infrastructure, safety and connectivity for residents. The Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board approved funding for…
Florida City celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4 with a community gathering at Fasulo Park, where families enjoyed an afternoon and evening of children’s activities, music and the filling of a time capsule meant to preserve memories for future generations. The event, held…
Many people easily recall a teacher, coach, or mentor who influenced them during their school years. Outside of family members, these are the individuals who often have a lasting impact. There is no way to accurately measure how many can, and have, said this of…
The City of Homestead’s annual Race to the 4th brought thousands of residents and visitors to Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, July 4, for an evening of fireworks, music, family activities and patriotic celebration. The long-running Independence Day tradition, held from 5 to 10 p.m., once…
As Mayor Tim Meerbott concludes his final term, he leaves behind more than a list of completed projects. He leaves behind nearly two decades of perspective on how a young town grew while striving to preserve the character that first brought its residents together. When…