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Miami International Airport (MIA) and PortMiami are having a major impact on the region’s economy — and they are much more than a place to catch a flight or a cruise. Miami International Airport’s economic impact has reached a record $181.4 billion in statewide business…
The Homestead City Council will discuss—and is expected to pass—an ordinance on first reading aimed at addressing abandoned properties in the city. The primary goal is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents by re-establishing a structured program to identify, regulate,…
(The Center Square) – The “big beautiful bill” passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump allocates an historic nearly $25 billion to strengthen the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest single funding commitment in Coast Guard history comes ahead of its 235th…
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General James Uthmeier and Secretary of State Cord Byrd this week asked a federal appeals court to allow the state to at least temporarily enforce a law that would prevent non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens from collecting ballot-initiative petitions while a legal…
Homestead is about to welcome a new high-end restaurant that will play an important role in revitalizing the city’s downtown. The Homestead City Council is set to approve a resolution authorizing the sale of 2.49 acres of property, located at the former City Hall site,…
The Florida City Commission has approved a resolution to plat Lot Four and a portion of Lot Five in the soon-to-be-developed Keys Gateway Town Center, located at the southeast corner of South Dixie Highway and Palm Drive. The site, often referred to as the Mutineer…
The City of Homestead is partnering with Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez to bring the Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile unit to the community. The FLOW bus will be parked at the William F. Dickinson Community Center, located at 1601 North Krome Avenue,…
Last Friday, the City of Homestead and Homestead-Miami Speedway hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration, Race to the 4th. With plenty of food and other vendors, music by popular DJs, kids’ activities, a car show, and what Mayor Steve Losner called “the best fireworks…
The Homestead City Council approved several key items during its July 8 special call meeting. The Council approved spending $292,878 for a new Sidewalk Improvements Project in low-to-moderate income target areas identified through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Previously, the City allocated $330,000…
The Florida Department of Education released its accountability scores for individual public schools and districts on Monday and no school district received a failing score. Grades for individual schools were also up, as the number of A-rated schools increased from 38% in 2024 to 44%…
The Homestead City Council is hoping a newly passed ordinance will begin to solve the city’s persistent problem with stray shopping carts.City officials say that many residents leave store properties with shopping carts to transport groceries home, later abandoning them in open lots, swales, or…
Wisk Aero, a leading advanced air mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., has announced the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) — one with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and another with the University of…
Summer is here, and with it comes more rain, intense heat, and increased mosquito activity. Miami-Dade County’s Mosquito Control Division is actively monitoring mosquito populations and offering both residential and commercial inspections. Officials are urging residents to take simple steps to reduce mosquito breeding and…
South Dade residents interested in learning more about the variety of fruit that is grown in the area may want to check out the 2025 Summer Fruit Festival at Preston B. Bird & Mary Heinlein Fruit & Spice Park 24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead. Miami-Dade…
By David Volz This summer, children will have more fun and educational opportunities available to them. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins has announced her office’s continued investment in youth safety and enrichment through the 2025 “SafeSummers” program, awarding $175,000 in grants to more than…
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins discussed the new traffic pattern on 21st Avenue in response to a fatal traffic incident near the Shenandoah Library. “The recent tragic traffic accident near the Shenandoah Library, which resulted in the loss of life, has deeply impacted our community.…
Miami-Dade residents can now travel directly to Rome from Miami International Airport (MIA). American Airlines has begun a new service from Miami International Airport to Rome, and now the airline has its largest summer schedule in MIA history. American and Miami-Dade County leaders recently hosted…
This monument is more than stone and steel—it is a symbol of sacrifice, love, and enduring legacy. This monument honors not just those who gave their lives, but those, their families – their legacy who live every day with their memory. May this monument serve…
During the recent meeting, the Council directed the city manager to implement a public outreach initiative to encourage state and federal representatives to fund the design and construction of a veteran’s affairs medical facility within the city. Earlier in the year, the Council urged U.S.…
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier quickly appealed after a federal judge Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking a 2024 state law aimed at keeping children off social-media platforms. Uthmeier, who is the defendant in a lawsuit filed by two tech-industry groups, filed a…
Homestead residents can expect a significant redevelopment project at Homestead Regional Park. During the May 28 meeting, the Council received a presentation from VSGS Facilities on a sports and entertainment complex that will offer a place for a wide variety of athletic contests and community…
Individuals and families in need of affordable housing will be able to join certain waitlists. Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) will open its site-based waitlists for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program, offering affordable housing assistance, starting Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.…
The Homestead Council wants to extend the temporary moratorium on the development of multi-family housing in the city. During the recent meeting, the Council approved on a first reading of an ordinance providing for a six-month extension to a twelve-month temporary moratorium, enacted by a…
According to numbers released by the Florida House of Representatives, a tentative budget deal would result in a 2.8% increase in general fund appropriations for fiscal 2026. The new fiscal year, which starts on July 1, could have $49.96 billion in general fund spending if…