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For Officer Wadley, serving with the Homestead Police Department isn’t just a career — it’s the realization of a lifelong dream. With 25 years in law enforcement, including 19 as a Homestead police officer and six as a correctional officer, she’s spent more than two…
Amid music and outfits from the 1960s, Redondo Elementary School kicked off its 65th Anniversary Celebration on October 3. Fittingly doing so on National Techies Day, the Redondo Techies’ principal, Niurka Milian-Valdes, welcomed students, faculty and staff past and present, and alumni to the morning…
The Homestead City Council adopted the county’s local mitigation strategy plan during the recent Committee of the Whole meeting. The proposed resolution adopts the 2025 Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), a FEMA-approved, multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan developed in collaboration with municipalities, county departments, nonprofit…
The City of Homestead is proud to announce the launch of its new Electronic Permitting & Licensing System, known as EPL-BUILD, a state-of-the-art online platform designed to streamline how residents, businesses, and contractors interact with City departments. Phase 1 of EPL-BUILD officially launched on October…
Homestead residents will see improvements at Harris Field Park. During the recent meeting, the Council passed a resolution approving the procurement and installation of epoxy flooring at Harris Field by Gel Unlimited DBA Miracle Method, in an amount not to exceed $53,110. This project will…
In the ups and downs of life, in 1991 many Homestead residents thrilled to the plan for what was commonly called the Homestead Sports Complex to become the spring training facility for the Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball Team. The destruction and aftermath of Hurricane…
On November 4, Homestead voters will have the opportunity to shape the future of the community. Those who live within the City of Homestead will see two bond questions on their ballot. Together, these measures would allow the City to borrow up to $76 million…
The Fruit & Spice Park celebrated a new partnership that is likely to bring more visitors to the location. The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department announced a new partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) at Fruit & Spice…
U.S. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) held its annual 9/11 Memorial Cup competition, paying tribute to the resilience, bravery, and sacrifice of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. “We all just want to recognize and remember 9/11 — the tragedy, the loss of lives, and…
The Miami-Dade Urban Debate League (MDUDL) successfully launched its 2025–2026 season this past weekend with the Shubin Law Group Policy Debate Season Opener, welcoming more than 130 students, coaches, and community members from 10 schools across the county. The event brought together students eager to…
Council addressed several key initiatives during recent meetings, including the approval of a new residential subdivision, the adoption of a five-year strategic plan, and support for the creation of a special taxing district. As such, Homestead residents and those seeking to move into the city…
On August 16, Homestead Councilman Tom Davis provided an update on the city’s efforts to bring a Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital to Homestead. The gathering took place at the Old City Hall site and included the commanders of both the Homestead Veterans of Foreign Wars…
With hurricane season already underway, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) teamed up with United HomeCare and the Florida Council on Aging to help Homestead seniors prepare for what is expected to be an active storm season. On August 13, more than 500 hurricane preparedness…
As Baptist Health Homestead Hospital celebrates its 85th anniversary, longtime medical staff members have many positive and fun memories to share. Dr. Charles Augustus, an OB/GYN and the Chief Medical Officer of Baptist Health Homestead Hospital, has been with the hospital for more than 34…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students will continue receiving free breakfasts and lunches throughout the 2025–26 school year. “The first step to a strong and healthy mind is a strong and healthy body,” said School Board member Luisa Santos, who represents South Dade area schools.…
Homestead is one step closer to getting a major sports complex at Homestead Regional Park. During a recent meeting, the City Council approved a resolution for a ground lease and development agreement between the city and VSGS Facilities to design, build, and operate a multi-purpose…
The Homestead Council is discussing and is expected to approve a resolution calling for a referendum on issuing general obligation (GO) bonds by the city. The bonds would total up to $44,400,000 for park projects and up to $39,600,000 for roadway improvements. City staff has…
A group of Homestead Senior High School students are learning valuable workplace skills—and earning money for their efforts. They are receiving $1,050 over the summer through the Summer Youth Internship Program offered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. At Homestead High, one group of students has…
The Homestead City Council will discuss—and is expected to pass—an ordinance on first reading aimed at addressing abandoned properties in the city. The primary goal is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents by re-establishing a structured program to identify, regulate,…
Homestead is about to welcome a new high-end restaurant that will play an important role in revitalizing the city’s downtown. The Homestead City Council is set to approve a resolution authorizing the sale of 2.49 acres of property, located at the former City Hall site,…
The City of Homestead is partnering with Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez to bring the Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile unit to the community. The FLOW bus will be parked at the William F. Dickinson Community Center, located at 1601 North Krome Avenue,…
Last Friday, the City of Homestead and Homestead-Miami Speedway hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration, Race to the 4th. With plenty of food and other vendors, music by popular DJs, kids’ activities, a car show, and what Mayor Steve Losner called “the best fireworks…
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Mark A. Schafer, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command South, was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (Upper Half) in a ceremony held June 13th. This promotion signifies his advancement to a Two-Star Admiral, a rank signified by…
The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County Tomas Regalado has submitted the 2005 Preliminary Certification of Taxable Values to the taxing authorities. The countywide taxable value for 2025 is $512,351,556,115, an increase of $40,825,819,594 or 8.7% growth when compared to 2024. Taxing authorities will use the…