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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…
The United States’ World Cup dream came to a painful end this week, just as the tournament moved closer to its final stretch and South Florida prepared for another major match. The U.S. Men’s National Team was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 on…
Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1) and Florida Task Force 2 (FL-TF2) returned to Miami International Airport after a weeklong deployment to Venezuela, where they assisted with search and rescue efforts following the country’s devastating earthquakes. The teams were activated by the…
waited in the heat for members of John G. Salley American Legion Post 43 to tell them how they were going to help with a special project. What none of them knew was that nearly 50 years earlier, more than 200 other individuals had been…
As Homestead-Miami Speedway prepares to host the 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend, the facility is not just getting ready for another race. It is preparing for one of the largest national stages to return to South Dade. The championship weekend is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026,…
Seventy-two students took the stage at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead on June 13 as South Florida Barber Schools held its first graduation ceremony, marking a milestone for students pursuing careers in the barbering industry. The graduates, many from Homestead, Florida City and surrounding South…
Members of John G. Salley American Legion Post 43 have had a busy month as they make final preparations for what will be one of the biggest celebrations they’ve ever held. The “250th Birthday Party for the U.S.A.” will start at 12:00 p.m., with 2:00…
As FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to draw international attention to South Florida, Homestead is working to make sure South Dade is not left watching from the sidelines. While Miami Stadium, known locally as Hard Rock Stadium, is hosting the region’s World Cup matches in…
Families across South Miami-Dade will have several major ways to celebrate Independence Day this year, with large Fourth of July events planned at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Tropical Park. Both celebrations will be held Saturday, July 4, and both are expected to draw residents looking for…
One may regularly encounter contemporary arguments intended to undermine or deny the complementary nature of the mother-and-father parental combination. There have been analyses, ruminations, and opinions which attempt to reduce the role of fatherhood in terms of mere genetic contribution in the procreative process. Others…
One of the things I enjoy most about covering the Homestead market is finding communities that buyers may not know much about yet. Palm Villas by Blue Nest Development is one of those places. Located in Homestead’s growing 33033 ZIP code, Palm Villas is a…
For more than 40 years, the Homestead Soup Kitchen has served as a steady source of help for residents in Homestead, Florida City and the surrounding South Dade area. Under new leadership, that mission remains the same: feed those who are hungry, no questions asked.…
Fires burning near the Everglades continued to affect parts of Miami-Dade County this week, prompting county environmental officials to urge residents to monitor air-quality conditions and limit exposure when smoke is present. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management said expanded wildfires near the Everglades,…
This weekend, the annual Mango Festival at the Fruit & Spice Park once again proved why it is one of South Florida’s most anticipated summer events. Mango enthusiasts, tropical fruit collectors, growers, and families gathered under the shade of towering tropical trees to celebrate one…
Homestead’s commercial real estate market remains active heading into the summer, supported by population growth, continued development and demand across several property sectors. Industrial real estate continues to be one of the area’s strongest categories. Demand for warehouse and flex space remains high, particularly among…
For six weeks each summer, a group of young women from Miami-Dade County high schools trade textbooks for lab coats, pipettes and microscopes. This summer marks the 10th annual Microbiology Girls Club Summer Camp at Miami Dade College’s Homestead Campus, a six-week program that introduces…
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, but understanding the holiday means recognizing that freedom did not reach everyone at the same time. Observed each year on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued…
The Kiwanis Club of Homestead-South Dade, one of South Florida’s most active community service organizations, recently presented $10,000 in college scholarships to 10 local high school seniors. “Being able to help students fulfill their dream of attending college is an incredible experience,” said Mia DeVane,…
Florida City residents are seeing several major building projects move forward, with new commercial, residential and mixed-use development taking shape across the city. One of the most visible projects is the long-discussed Mutineer site, located at the southeast corner of U.S. 1 and Palm Drive.…
Sixty years ago, South Dade Senior High School runner Cipriano Garza Jr. covered 100 yards in 9.8 seconds and became a Florida high school state champion. The race lasted only seconds, but the life behind it stretched across fields, classrooms, labor camps and communities that…
The Homestead Rotary Club, now in its 101st year of service to the community, partnered with Homestead Miami Speedway to celebrate their newest scholarship recipients on Wednesday 27 May. This year the Rotary club is providing 42 area students with $2500 each to further their…
Generations began their Memorial Day morning Monday, May 25, at Palms Woodlawn Cemetery. The annual event from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Arrant-Smith Post 4127 and the VFW Auxiliary was supported by John G. Salley American Legion Post 43, the Military Affairs Council (MAC), staff…
Military leaders, veterans, elected officials, business owners, educators, first responders and community stakeholders gathered in Homestead for the South Dade Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation event, an afternoon dedicated to honoring service members whose impact continues long after their time in uniform ends. The event…
Fashion, music, shopping, food and local creativity will come together in Homestead during the Miami Mega Fashion Expo on Saturday, May 30, at Harris Field Pavilion. The event will take place at 1034 NE Eighth St. in Homestead. Gates open at 5 p.m., with a…