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The Homestead City Council approved several key items during its July 8 special call meeting. The Council approved spending $292,878 for a new Sidewalk Improvements Project in low-to-moderate income target areas identified through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Previously, the City allocated $330,000…
The Homestead City Council is hoping a newly passed ordinance will begin to solve the city’s persistent problem with stray shopping carts.City officials say that many residents leave store properties with shopping carts to transport groceries home, later abandoning them in open lots, swales, or…
The Homestead City Council is discussing an ordinance regarding a new shopping cart control plan. Now, the City currently retrieves abandoned shopping carts from public property and rights-of-way. In Fiscal Year 2024, more than 2,500 carts were removed under this process. These carts are either…
By David Volz This summer, children will have more fun and educational opportunities available to them. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins has announced her office’s continued investment in youth safety and enrichment through the 2025 “SafeSummers” program, awarding $175,000 in grants to more than…
During the recent meeting, the Council directed the city manager to implement a public outreach initiative to encourage state and federal representatives to fund the design and construction of a veteran’s affairs medical facility within the city. Earlier in the year, the Council urged U.S.…
Homestead residents can expect a significant redevelopment project at Homestead Regional Park. During the May 28 meeting, the Council received a presentation from VSGS Facilities on a sports and entertainment complex that will offer a place for a wide variety of athletic contests and community…
The Homestead Council wants to extend the temporary moratorium on the development of multi-family housing in the city. During the recent meeting, the Council approved on a first reading of an ordinance providing for a six-month extension to a twelve-month temporary moratorium, enacted by a…
Unlike some years when Mother Nature sent rain, the bright sun and morning heat greeted the crowd as they began their Memorial Day morning, Monday, May 26, 2025, at Palms Woodlawn Cemetery. The annual event from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) ARRANT-SMITH POST 4127 and…
Three hurricanes in 66 days landed in Florida in 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 2025 in the Atlantic Basin will be above normal, not good news for America’s southeastern tip that hopes to duck everything from Andrea to Wendy. “NOAA and the…
The Homestead Council will consider an increase in the street lighting costs. Due to increases in commodity prices, the prices for electrical infrastructure have also continued to rise. To fairly cover costs for street lighting and security lights, the customer charges for the Street Lighting…
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla – U.S. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) held its annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who died in service to their country. The SOCSOUTH Memorial Wall bears the names of 142 Special Operations Forces personnel who lost their lives…
The South Dade Senior High School robotics team and electric race car driving team have done very well this year. The electric vehicle racing team recently traveled to Sebring, Florida, and placed fourth out of 12 teams using a fully electric 24-volt car the students…
The Homestead Council is continuing to pursue a VA hospital in the City. During the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 13, the Council agreed to a resolution to direct the city manager to develop and implement a public outreach initiative to build support…
In a press release by the City of Homestead, Mayor Steve Losner said, “The return of NASCAR Championship Weekend to Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS) is a tremendous moment for our City. For nearly two decades, Homestead stood at the center of the motorsport world, and we…
The Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency(CRA) has committed some of its land to open space. During a recent meeting, the CRA agreed to dispose of two CRA-owned parcels along SW 4th Street with the Southwest Neighborhood for reuse, prioritizing enhanced open space for recreation and public…
The South Dade News Leader is excited to announce a new opportunity for high school juniors studying in schools in our coverage area! The High School Ad Design Contest invites 11th grade students to create a unique advertisement that showcases their school’s spirit, pride, and…
Some Homestead residents will not be able to use wood and chain link fencing. During a recent meeting, the Council approved an ordinance to prohibit the use of wood and chain link fencing within the Residential Traditional Neighborhood Development District (R-TND), Planned Urban Neighborhood District,…
A proposal that would allow the Florida Farm Bureau to offer largely unregulated health coverage to farmers is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House on Tuesday unanimously passed the bill (SB 480), which was approved by the Senate on April 3. The bill would…
Homestead residents will soon see a large office and warehouse building. During the April 16th meeting, the Council approved the site plan request by Flightway Eighteen for the development of a 162,400 square-foot office and warehouse facility on an approximately 10-acre parcel of land located…
The City of Homestead is leading the way as the first municipality to join Workforce.Miami, a Miami-Dade County initiative designed to bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers, bringing a new level of connectivity to job creation promises. The proposal, sponsored by Councilman…
The Homestead Council approved a major purchase during the April 8th Committee of the Whole meeting. It agreed to an emergency purchase of 12 substation transformer radiators for the McMinn Substation Transformers on 685 NE 6th Avenue for $148,908. The purchase is necessary because there…
Now along with Losner Park, another institution on Krome Avenue will bear the Losner family name. On February 12, SouthState Bank management formally renamed its bank at 1550 North Krome Avenue to the “Bill Losner Branch” in honor of William H. Losner. On hand with…
Nick Silverio, founder of A Safe Haven for Newborns and a tireless advocate for the defenseless newborn, will bring his inspirational story and message, ‘Finding Purpose – Turning tragedy into saving lives: One Man’s True Story About Love, Grief and Joy’ to the 50th Annual…
Homestead is developing its first-ever 5-year Strategic Plan, and we want YOU to be part of the process! Join us at our upcoming community forums to share your ideas and help shape the city’s growth, services, and quality of life. Your feedback is vital in…