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South Dade families will see different school meal options beginning with the 2026–27 academic year as Miami-Dade County Public Schools moves from universal free meals to a school-by-school system. Under the new system, 121 qualifying schools will continue providing breakfast and lunch at no charge…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Miami International Airport will soon have a new operations center designed to make the airport one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials recently unveiled plans and renderings for MIA’s new state-of-the-art Airport Operations Center…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will soon have a new arts conservatory. During a recent meeting, the School Board of Miami-Dade County commissioned the James B. Pirtle Construction Company and Silva Architects, LLC to work on a project with an $85 million construction budget, combining Arthur…
Soccer fans can use public transportation to get to the World Cup games. As Miami-Dade County prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, the Department of Transportation and Public Works has announced the four official transportation hubs that will serve the Miami…