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Fashion has certainly changed since 1914, but for members of the Homestead Woman’s Club, the dedication to community continues into their 112th year. Bob Jensen wrote a lengthy passage in the Homestead history book with a defining point: “Name a significant event in Homestead’s history…
The Kiwanis Club of Homestead-South Dade will host a Community Social Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Portofino Coal Fired Pizza, bringing residents together for an evening centered on community service, fellowship and volunteer opportunities. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Portofino, 650 NE 22nd Terrace…
Long before Alexandre Contreras began developing a platform to connect veterinary assisting students with local clinics, he was a Homestead kid watching animal shows and imagining a future caring for pets. Now, after roughly two decades working in veterinary medicine, the Homestead Senior High School…
From Angela Boykin’s balcony at Building 2, Naranja Grand spreads out in pale walls and gray roofs, palm trees and a parking lot marked with white arrows. Beyond the last building sits a blue lake. Across the water, new construction is rising. String lights tangle…
Homestead’s VFW Post 4127 and its Auxiliary hosted their 20th Freedom Walk on Sept. 12 in remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The walk began with a memorial ceremony led by Post 4127 Auxiliary President Jodi Nerney, who served as master of ceremonies. Remarks…
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, communities across South Dade are preparing to pause, remember the lives lost and recognize the first responders, service members and ordinary Americans whose actions came to define one of the darkest days in the nation’s…
The Homestead City Council approved a 6.0567 millage rate for the proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget during its Sept. 8 meeting. The approved rate is higher than the current 5.9604 mills but remains below the maximum 6.3945-mill rate that appeared on Truth in Millage notices…
South Dade’s rapid growth has brought new residents, development and opportunity to the southern end of Miami-Dade County. But a new report released by The Miami Foundation suggests that the region’s nonprofit and community infrastructure has not necessarily kept pace. Community leaders, nonprofit organizations and…
Homestead is closer to seeing major improvements at Harris Field, including renovations to its football stadium and soccer fields. The Homestead City Council recently approved a resolution allowing the city manager to begin negotiations with VSGS Facilities over an unsolicited public-private partnership proposal for Harris…
Why are you running to represent this district? I’ve focused on delivering results. I hear from families who are feeling squeezed by the cost of housing, insurance, child care and other expenses. I want to build on the progress we’ve made, continue fighting for the…
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.”…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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…
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…