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Homestead Senior High School students may soon see students participating in the School of Hope program. During a recent meeting, the Miami-Dade County School Board approved an agreement allowing the New York-based charter company Success Academy, supported by Miami native Ken Griffin, to operate classrooms…
Homestead residents will soon see America 250 flags displayed throughout the city. After discussion at a recent meeting, the Council agreed to move forward with an America 250 and Street Flag Program featuring patriotic and city-branded visual enhancements at municipal facilities and along major corridors.…
Keys Gate Charter K–12 announced that Alejandro Salgado has earned the highest score in the United States on the 2024–2025 AICE Spanish Language and Culture Examination, a rare academic distinction placing him at the top of all U.S. test takers. The AICE (Advanced International Certificate…
The Town of Cutler Bay recently hosted Senator Alexis Calatayud at Town Hall. She held community office hours and met directly with residents to provide assistance with state services and share resources. During the afternoon, Calatayud connected one-on-one with residents, listening to concerns, answering questions,…
Athziri Mejia is proud of the work her team did to develop an app that runners can use to track their performance during workouts and competitions. A member of the South Dade Senior High School Academy of Information Technology, the team is working to create…
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled in favor of an injured service member who sued a military contractor for negligence in a war zone. The case, Hencley v. Fluor Corporation, focuses on service member Winston Hencley, who was injured in a 2016…
The South Dade Senior High School Buccaneer Robotics Team won the Industrial Design Award at the recent South Florida Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at the University of Miami Watsco Center. The South Dade students demonstrated how they designed and built their robot, including a technical…
Redland Middle School students in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program have been performing well in both local and state-level competitions. The school’s team earned district titles in Parliamentary Procedure and Opening & Closing Ceremonies in January. Both teams are scheduled to compete in…
Homestead residents will see new epoxy flooring installed at the Harris Field Park Pavilion. The Council approved a $124,000 contract with Miracle Method of Miami to install the flooring. The agreement includes a price adjustment allowance of up to 10 percent, or $12,480, if needed.…
During a recent Committee of the Whole meeting, the Homestead Council approved a resolution accepting the city’s transportation master plan. The 20-year plan outlines major roadway, sidewalk, and bridge projects across the city. Among the largest upcoming projects are improvements along SW 162 Avenue, which…
Governor Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, marking a major step forward in one of the most significant components of Everglades restoration. Under the…
Under clear skies at Crandon Golf Course, the Mexican American Council (MAC) brought together community leaders, local businesses, and advocates for a cause that continues to shape the future of South Dade’s youth. The organization hosted its annual MAC Charity Golf Classic this past weekend,…
Work has officially begun on the new Costco in South Dade, a development expected to bring significant economic benefits to the community. On March 30, Miami-Dade Commission Vice-Chair Kionne L. McGhee joined community leaders, project partners, and local residents to celebrate the groundbreaking of the…
Homestead will honor individuals and families affected by autism this month. During its recent meeting, the City Council approved a resolution proclaiming April as National Autism Acceptance Month and April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of people across…
Proms aren’t just for high school students — they can be for senior residents too. During its recent meeting, the Homestead City Council approved a resolution to establish a senior prom for residents of the city. The event will be co-sponsored by the City of…
Bills allowing the state to designate groups as “domestic terrorist organizations” and to require Florida voters after the 2026 election to prove their citizenship at the ballot box were sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Tuesday. DeSantis has already indicated he will sign the elections…
Felons convicted of violent and sexual crimes won’t be released prior to sentencing under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday. The bill (HB 455) is called “Missy’s Law” after Melissa “Missy” Mogle, a Tallahassee 5-year-old allegedly killed by her stepfather, Daniel Spencer,…
The League of American Bicyclists has honored Miami-Dade County for its efforts to build safer, more connected places for people to ride bikes, awarding the county a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designation. Miami-Dade joins more than 400 communities nationwide recognized for advancing safer streets…
The South Florida Youth Symphony’s (SFYSmusic.org) recent live concert at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden was a rousing success with the community and special invited guests from Keys Gate Charter School in Homestead. Celebrating its 61st anniversary, the Gold Medal and Emmy Award-winning SFYS attracted a…
A new Flanigan’s restaurant and senior housing development are moving forward in Cutler Bay. The Town Council held a zoning workshop in March, bringing together residents and council members to review two significant development proposals that reflect the Town’s commitment to community-driven growth. The workshop…
The Homestead City Council approved a series of measures during recent meetings addressing infrastructure improvements, municipal services, business regulations and public safety. Council members approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2026 Stormwater Fund budget to support improvements to the city’s stormwater system associated with…
Baptist Health’s Homestead Hospital has received a major boost for its planned expansion. The Baptist Health Foundation announced it has secured a $1 million grant from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation to support the hospital’s Clinical Expansion Fund. The funding will help build a four-story,…
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz has made significant changes to her command staff. Assistant Sheriffs Eric Garcia, Brian Rafky and Shawn Browne are in the process of being removed from their positions. In a statement, the Sheriff’s Office said the changes are part of an effort…
Miami-Dade County commissioners are considering options to expand airport capacity as passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at Miami International Airport. The commission accepted an assessment from Mayor Daniella Levine Cava outlining potential locations for a new or expanded commercial airport. Commissioners directed the…