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The Town of Cutler Bay has officially begun work on Phase One of Legacy Park. Over the next several months, crews will prepare the land for the future 16-acre park and municipal complex. Mayor Tim Meerbott made a presentation during a special presentation at the…
The Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would back away from a requirement aimed at starting high-school classes later in the morning. The Legislature in 2023 passed a law that would prevent high schools from starting earlier than 8:30 a.m.…
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…
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and leaders of the Lucy Fernandez Foundation have announced the creation of a special Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force. The temporary task force will present recommendations to the mayor on increasing safety across Biscayne Bay and all…
Florida City will soon have a new facility to provide daycare accommodations for children facing severe challenges. During the recent meeting, the Florida City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance approving a comprehensive development master plan small-scale use amendment from the low-density residential category…
The House on Tuesday put a new price-tag on its growing tax package, which differs from a Senate proposal. The House Budget Committee voted 20-8 to approve the package (HB 7033), which is projected to cut state and local revenue by $5.008 billion next fiscal…
A funeral will be held Friday for Tiru Chabba, who was one of two men killed last week during a mass shooting at Florida State University. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Greenville, S.C., according to a news release Wednesday from…
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 Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a plan that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners, setting up negotiations with the Senate before next week’s scheduled end of the 2025 legislative session. The House and Senate bills address condo-safety laws passed…
A Florida measure that would decide what entity pays for the relocation of utilities in rights of way of roads and public rail lines was approved by the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday. Senate Bill 818, sponsored by Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, was rewritten…
The Florida House made clear Wednesday it doesn’t want golf courses and resort-style lodges in state parks. House members unanimously passed a bill (HB 209) that stemmed from a public outcry last year about a now-shelved plan that would have put golf courses, lodges and…
A bill aimed at preventing a return of efforts to build golf courses, pickleball courts and resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Florida House. The House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday unanimously supported the measure (HB 209), which sponsor John…
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…
According to a recent report by the American Legislative Exchange Council, Florida’s energy affordability was ranked only 37th best, the worst among Southeastern states due to its overdependence on one fuel type and numerous weather-related outages. The fourth annual report, Energy Affordability, compared the states…
Life in the Armed Forces has its challenges, especially for the youngest members of the U.S. military community – the 1.6 million kids whose parents are service members. Often faced with constant change and uncertainty, from their family’s moves every two to three years, to…
The Florida City Commission did not meet on April 8th because members of the commission traveled to Tallahassee to visit legislators and share their concerns about the laws that affect southern Miami-Dade. Mayor Otis Wallace will attend the National Conference of Public Administrators in San…
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…
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton wants to spend $200 million to help the state’s ailing citrus industry as it faces the issues of population growth, hurricanes and an invasive disease that ruins the fruit. The Wauchula Republican whose district constitutes the heart of Florida’s citrus…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has reported that 100 percent of schools with Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) passed the state’s program assessment, using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), with no reassessments this year. VPK programs are offered county-wide in more than 200 M-DCPS schools, including…
Miami-Dade’s Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) earned re-accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), marking over 20 years of success in providing social services. The COA, an internationally recognized, independent accrediting body, evaluates public, nonprofit, and private organizations to ensure they adhere to…
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…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury furnished by the Veterans Administration is in a proposal from a North Carolina congressman that has cleared a congressional subcommittee. Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act, also known as House Resolution 1336, cleared…