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Track President Guillermo Santa Cruz told fans of all three NASCAR National Series, “Welcome to Racing in Paradise!” and for the entire weekend, Homestead-Miami Speedway delivered just that. Great weather and racing were enhanced by great entertainment, food, events, and activities, making for a superior…
The construction phase for the long-awaited Florida City Place is about to begin. When complete, there will be nearly 200 housing units and 15 commercial spaces for retail stores and restaurants. There will be a pool, park area, clubhouse, playground, and extensive landscaping. The new…
Dear Readers, We would like to inform our valued customers that today’s newspaper delivery, March 21st, 2025, will be delayed in areas affected by the ongoing brush fire. Our team is working hard to ensure that the papers will be delivered as soon as possible.…
Stacy Miller is the new Director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recently announced Miller’s appointment. She will come to the County from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), where she currently serves as the District…
The Town of Cutler Bay recently held a ribbon cutting to welcome Baptist Health’s newest facility. The new healthcare center, located at the Shoppes of Cutler Bay at 20997 Old Cutler Road, brings world-class medical services to the heart of the community, ensuring that residents…
The City of Homestead may approve a significant vehicle purchase during the upcoming City Council meeting. At the March 11th Committee of the Whole meeting, the Council gave tentative approval to finance the purchase of thirteen uniform patrol police vehicles – Interceptors – for $956,904,…
Miami-Dade County held a heartfelt dedication ceremony today for the newly named Sean W. McCrackine Pineland Preserve in Cutler Bay, honoring the legacy of an environmental champion whose nearly three-decade career exemplified unwavering dedication to the community and the environment. The event was led by…
Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current growing season. While the industry still faces a historically low harvest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report that estimated Florida will produce enough oranges to fill…
A Senate committee Tuesday approved a wide-ranging bill that includes preventing local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies. The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously supported the bill (HB 700), which involves a series of issues related to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.…
Spouses and children of Florida National Guard members could take advantage of an expanded tuition assistance program in a new bill that was reported favorably by a Senate committee on Tuesday. The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security approved Senate…
Miami-Dade County leaders are excited about the beginning of a new transit community. The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) and Terra – one of South Florida’s most active residential and commercial development firms – will join Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine…
The residents of Florida City will soon have some additional businesses and more housing units. During a recent meeting, the commission approved on first reading an ordinance allowing for a comprehensive development master plan, changing a 12.2-acre property – located at the southeast corner of…
Older adults and individuals with disabilities will soon have the opportunity to learn basic computer skills. The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Division, in partnership with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP and with…
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is promising a brighter future for county residents. Mayor Levine Cava delivered her fifth State of the County address at Miami Senior High, with many community leaders, elected officials, and residents in attendance. During her speech, she reaffirmed her…
The City of Homestead has mutually agreed to part ways with the Related Group and will seek another developer for City Place, which will be built on the land now occupied by the old city hall. According to Losner, Flanigan’s restaurant is still expected to…
Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax and holding a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and ammunition. The proposal is an initial…
Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young said Monday her retirement will take effect Friday, two months after announcing she was stepping down after leading the tourism-marketing agency since 2019. “I really am retiring. I’m not taking another job,” Young told the Visit Florida Board…
Many pleasant events and activities take place between now and the middle of April. Filing income tax is not one of those, and despite several online options now, for many individuals, personal assistance is needed. Sometimes, family or close friends can provide a no-cost solution,…
Upping the ante in an increasingly acrimonious feud with House and Senate Republican leaders over immigration issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vowed to channel “huge sums” of money to candidates he backs in next year’s GOP gubernatorial and legislative primary elections. The governor’s message…
Local military veterans who have suffered significant injuries will have an opportunity to receive therapy and have fun at the same time. They will be able to enjoy a variety of competitive sports, as the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s Therapeutic Recreation…
Florida’s high school graduation rate increased by 1.7% to a record 89.7% in the 2023-24 school year, the state Department of Education says. The previous high of 86.9% was set in the 2018-19 school year. Only the COVID-19 years of 2019-20 and 2020-21 – when…
A key senator on Tuesday signaled willingness to make further changes to safety laws that require inspections of older condominium buildings and adequate reserves for repairs, saying more-urgent structural needs should be prioritized. Senate Regulated Industries Chairwoman Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, also indicated that lawmakers…
Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp was sworn in during a ceremony on Friday, January 3rd, that brought together city and county leaders, law enforcement, and longtime community leaders. Mayor Steven Losner welcomed the new chief and said he would take the city to the next…
Miami-Dade now has a new sheriff. Rosie Cordero-Stutz was sworn in on January 7th as the first county sheriff in over 60 years. She is also the first woman to serve as sheriff. A Republican, Cordero-Stutz won the election in November with about 56 percent…