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Homestead Senior High Will Have Charter School on Campus

Homestead Senior High School students may soon see students participating in the School of Hope program. During a recent meeting,…

6 months ago

Homestead Launches America 250 Street Flag Program

Homestead residents will soon see America 250 flags displayed throughout the city. After discussion at a recent meeting, the Council…

6 months ago

Homestead’s Keys Gate Charter PK-12 Student Earns Top AICE Spanish Score in the Nation

Keys Gate Charter K–12 announced that Alejandro Salgado has earned the highest score in the United States on the 2024–2025…

6 months ago

Cutler Bay Welcomes Senator to Town Hall

The Town of Cutler Bay recently hosted Senator Alexis Calatayud at Town Hall. She held community office hours and met…

6 months ago

South Dade IT Students to Present Project in New York

Athziri Mejia is proud of the work her team did to develop an app that runners can use to track…

6 months ago

Supreme Court Sides with Service Member in War Zone Suit

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled in favor of an injured service member who sued a military…

6 months ago

South Dade Robotics Team Wins Prestigious Award

The South Dade Senior High School Buccaneer Robotics Team won the Industrial Design Award at the recent South Florida Regional…

6 months ago

Redland Middle Future Farmers Students Excel in Competitions

Redland Middle School students in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program have been performing well in both local and…

6 months ago

Homestead Council Approves Major Contracts

Homestead residents will see new epoxy flooring installed at the Harris Field Park Pavilion. The Council approved a $124,000 contract…

6 months ago

Homestead Council Accepts Transportation Master Plan

During a recent Committee of the Whole meeting, the Homestead Council approved a resolution accepting the city’s transportation master plan.…

6 months ago

Governor DeSantis Announces Federal Contracts for Everglades Project Have Been Executed

Governor Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades…

6 months ago

Community Swings for a Cause at Mexican American Council Charity Golf Classic

Under clear skies at Crandon Golf Course, the Mexican American Council (MAC) brought together community leaders, local businesses, and advocates…

6 months ago

Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking for New Costco

Work has officially begun on the new Costco in South Dade, a development expected to bring significant economic benefits to…

7 months ago

Homestead Proclaims April as Autism Acceptance Month

Homestead will honor individuals and families affected by autism this month. During its recent meeting, the City Council approved a…

7 months ago

Homestead to Host First-Ever Senior Prom

Proms aren’t just for high school students — they can be for senior residents too. During its recent meeting, the…

7 months ago

Elections, ‘Domestic Terrorist’ Bills Sent to DeSantis

Bills allowing the state to designate groups as “domestic terrorist organizations” and to require Florida voters after the 2026 election…

7 months ago

DeSantis Signs ‘Missy’s Law,’ Calls For House Impeachment of Judge

Felons convicted of violent and sexual crimes won’t be released prior to sentencing under a bill signed by Gov. Ron…

7 months ago

Miami-Dade Recognized as Bicycle-Friendly Community

The League of American Bicyclists has honored Miami-Dade County for its efforts to build safer, more connected places for people…

7 months ago

South Florida Youth Symphony Concert Brings Music to Fairchild

The South Florida Youth Symphony’s (SFYSmusic.org) recent live concert at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden was a rousing success with the…

7 months ago

Town Council Holds Workshop for New Flanigan’s and Senior Housing Project

A new Flanigan’s restaurant and senior housing development are moving forward in Cutler Bay. The Town Council held a zoning…

7 months ago

Homestead Council Approves Infrastructure Improvements, Contracts and New Regulations

The Homestead City Council approved a series of measures during recent meetings addressing infrastructure improvements, municipal services, business regulations and…

7 months ago

Homestead Hospital Receives $1 Million Grant for Expansion

Baptist Health’s Homestead Hospital has received a major boost for its planned expansion. The Baptist Health Foundation announced it has…

7 months ago

Miami-Dade Sheriff Reshuffles Senior Leadership

Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz has made significant changes to her command staff. Assistant Sheriffs Eric Garcia, Brian Rafky and Shawn…

7 months ago

County Eyes Homestead Airport Expansion Amid Growth Surge

Miami-Dade County commissioners are considering options to expand airport capacity as passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at Miami…

7 months ago