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The Homestead Council is considering several items tied to city government and public safety, including a charter review workshop and a new police records management system. The Council will hold a workshop to discuss items proposed by Councilwoman Erica Ávila and other matters brought up…
The South Dade Senior High School Robotics Team competed well at the FIRST Championship at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The event brought about 50,000 people from 66 nations together to compete and share ideas and expertise on robotics. Shawn Waring, coach…
The Homestead City Council approved long-range master plans for transportation, water and sewer systems and awarded major contracts for park improvements and utility upgrades during its recent meeting. The Council approved the Transportation Master Plan prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, along with the final Water…
Homestead Senior High School students may soon see students participating in the School of Hope program. During a recent meeting, the Miami-Dade County School Board approved an agreement allowing the New York-based charter company Success Academy, supported by Miami native Ken Griffin, to operate classrooms…
Homestead residents will soon see America 250 flags displayed throughout the city. After discussion at a recent meeting, the Council agreed to move forward with an America 250 and Street Flag Program featuring patriotic and city-branded visual enhancements at municipal facilities and along major corridors.…
Keys Gate Charter K–12 announced that Alejandro Salgado has earned the highest score in the United States on the 2024–2025 AICE Spanish Language and Culture Examination, a rare academic distinction placing him at the top of all U.S. test takers. The AICE (Advanced International Certificate…
Athziri Mejia is proud of the work her team did to develop an app that runners can use to track their performance during workouts and competitions. A member of the South Dade Senior High School Academy of Information Technology, the team is working to create…
The South Dade Senior High School Buccaneer Robotics Team won the Industrial Design Award at the recent South Florida Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at the University of Miami Watsco Center. The South Dade students demonstrated how they designed and built their robot, including a technical…
Redland Middle School students in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program have been performing well in both local and state-level competitions. The school’s team earned district titles in Parliamentary Procedure and Opening & Closing Ceremonies in January. Both teams are scheduled to compete in…
Homestead residents will see new epoxy flooring installed at the Harris Field Park Pavilion. The Council approved a $124,000 contract with Miracle Method of Miami to install the flooring. The agreement includes a price adjustment allowance of up to 10 percent, or $12,480, if needed.…
During a recent Committee of the Whole meeting, the Homestead Council approved a resolution accepting the city’s transportation master plan. The 20-year plan outlines major roadway, sidewalk, and bridge projects across the city. Among the largest upcoming projects are improvements along SW 162 Avenue, which…
Under clear skies at Crandon Golf Course, the Mexican American Council (MAC) brought together community leaders, local businesses, and advocates for a cause that continues to shape the future of South Dade’s youth. The organization hosted its annual MAC Charity Golf Classic this past weekend,…
Work has officially begun on the new Costco in South Dade, a development expected to bring significant economic benefits to the community. On March 30, Miami-Dade Commission Vice-Chair Kionne L. McGhee joined community leaders, project partners, and local residents to celebrate the groundbreaking of the…
Homestead will honor individuals and families affected by autism this month. During its recent meeting, the City Council approved a resolution proclaiming April as National Autism Acceptance Month and April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of people across…
Proms aren’t just for high school students — they can be for senior residents too. During its recent meeting, the Homestead City Council approved a resolution to establish a senior prom for residents of the city. The event will be co-sponsored by the City of…
The South Florida Youth Symphony’s (SFYSmusic.org) recent live concert at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden was a rousing success with the community and special invited guests from Keys Gate Charter School in Homestead. Celebrating its 61st anniversary, the Gold Medal and Emmy Award-winning SFYS attracted a…
A new Flanigan’s restaurant and senior housing development are moving forward in Cutler Bay. The Town Council held a zoning workshop in March, bringing together residents and council members to review two significant development proposals that reflect the Town’s commitment to community-driven growth. The workshop…
The Homestead City Council approved a series of measures during recent meetings addressing infrastructure improvements, municipal services, business regulations and public safety. Council members approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2026 Stormwater Fund budget to support improvements to the city’s stormwater system associated with…
Baptist Health’s Homestead Hospital has received a major boost for its planned expansion. The Baptist Health Foundation announced it has secured a $1 million grant from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation to support the hospital’s Clinical Expansion Fund. The funding will help build a four-story,…
Miami-Dade County commissioners are considering options to expand airport capacity as passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at Miami International Airport. The commission accepted an assessment from Mayor Daniella Levine Cava outlining potential locations for a new or expanded commercial airport. Commissioners directed the…
The South Dade Senior High School wrestling team won another state championship on March 7 in Kissimmee, continuing one of the most successful runs in high school wrestling in the state of Florida. The Buccaneers captured the title at the Florida High School Athletic Association…
On Tuesday, February 24, the Dade County AGRI Council, UF/IFAS Extension and Miami-Dade County hosted the 61st Annual Ag Tour. Two large charter buses transported participants to several agricultural sites throughout South Dade, including Buttler Foliage, Pine Island Nursery, Torbert Farms, RF Orchids and the…
Work is beginning on a major sports complex in Homestead. City of Homestead leaders, stakeholders and residents gathered on February 2 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $275 million Sports Performance Hub, which will be built at the current Homestead Regional Park. The project aims…
The skies over Homestead are again home to the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights. The Parachute Team returned to Homestead Air Reserve Base for their winter training and annual certification cycle in late January. The team has been working around windy weather to accomplish the integration…