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During the recent meeting, the Council approved a resolution to authorize a special election scheduled for November 4, 2025, coinciding with the general municipal election, and formally placed the proposed Charter amendments before the City’s voters for consideration. The first proposed Charter amendment seeks to…
Coral Reef Elementary School celebrated the completion of a $5.3 million renovation project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, alongside leaders from Miami-Dade Public Schools who attended the event. “We are so grateful for the beautiful, refreshed campus we now get to enjoy every day,” said Coral…
TALLAHASSEE — When lawmakers begin budget conference talks Tuesday, a couple of priorities of Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, likely will already be off the table. Lawmakers aren’t expected to approve Albritton’s “rural renaissance” plan, which seeks to bolster…
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…
Hurricane season has arrived, and if residents are well-prepared, they can weather some rough weather. June 1st is the official start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which is predicted to be above normal regarding storm development and activity with 17 potential named storms. Critical…
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…
Significant improvements are coming to the South Dade Regional Library. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chair Kionne McGhee, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, and the Miami-Dade Public Library System celebrated the Interior Renovation and Modernization Project and the completion…
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has signed a pledge to designate Miami-Dade County a “Stigma-Free” workplace. She is committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes emotional well-being for all County employees. The Stigma Free Pledge is a nationwide initiative to eliminate the stigma surrounding…
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced upcoming changes to the senior staff at the Office of the Mayor. Johanna Cervone, the chief of Staff in the Mayor’s office, and Rachel Johnson, the deputy chief of Staff, will depart the County in October 2025. After…
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…
“Barney,” a 415 pound, 31-year-old silverback lowland gorilla, and his brother, “Shango,” a 448 pound,36-year-old silverback, underwent a series of exams this past Friday in preparation for their upcoming transfer to Brookfield Zoo Chicago sometime later this month. In addition to the normal procedures which…
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will sign bills to prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and prevent aircraft from releasing chemtrails. DeSantis said the fluoride prohibition, which is included in a broader bill (SB 700), is designed to prevent “forced medication.”…
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…
Miami-Dade County is observing Fertilizer Awareness Week, May 5-9th, to educate residents and businesses about the annual fertilizer use restrictions that begin on May 15th. The rainy season usually produces seven to nine inches of monthly rainfall that can cause fertilizer runoff into local storm…
Though they will have to return to Tallahassee to hammer out a budget, Florida lawmakers Friday night finished most of the business of the 2025 legislative session. Here’s a look at 10 big issues from the session — some that passed, some that didn’t and…
Florida lawmakers Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would make a series of changes related to charter schools, including allowing charter schools to have stricter codes of conduct than traditional public schools. The Republican-controlled House voted 86-25 along almost straight party lines to…
First-time employment claims in Florida decreased slightly last week, with the U.S. Department of Labor estimating 5,660 claims were filed. The estimate, released Thursday, was down from a revised count of 6,060 claims during the week that ended April 19. Since the first week of…
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…
The Florida Legislature passed its farm bill this week that officials say could be the most expansive farm-related measure in the state’s history. Senate Bill 700 was passed 88-27 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday and is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for…
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,…