New Voters Have Until 11:59 Tonight to Make the November Ballot

🗳️ The voter-registration clock runs out tonight

🤝 Homestead’s oldest civic group starts year 112

🥪 A local burger combo comes in under $11

🎬 Hooky’s 4-to-7 deal cuts the after-work bill

💼 Three Home Depot roles are open in Homestead

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October 5

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If you are eligible but not registered, Monday is the last day to get onto the rolls for Florida’s November 3 general election. Miami-Dade Elections says the deadline is 11:59 p.m. on October 5, and its Doral headquarters will stay open until that minute for in-person help. South Dade residents can avoid the long drive by using Florida’s online registration system or an authorized voter-registration agency before the deadline. Already-registered voters do not need to register again, but a quick status and address check can prevent a surprise later. The county’s vote-by-mail request deadline is October 22 at 5 p.m., and Miami-Dade’s optional early-voting window is scheduled for October 19 through November 1. Registration rules concern eligibility for this election, while address and signature updates may follow different procedures, so use the official voter portal for your situation. Do the check before dinner instead of betting the right to vote on a last-minute password or connection problem.

⏰ Time: Online deadline 11:59 p.m.; Elections Headquarters in Doral is also open until 11:59 p.m.
📍 Location: Online statewide; in-person help at 2700 NW 87th Ave., Doral

Read More: Miami-Dade deadline notice | Florida online voter registration

A local service group has been quietly shaping Homestead since before women could vote nationwide. The Woman’s Club of Homestead began in September 1914 and is entering its 112th year, according to a recent South Dade News Leader history. Early members helped outfit the Homestead School’s domestic-science program and pushed for an Everglades state park, while later generations supported education, charity and community projects. The club’s current membership page describes it as a working organization, with members expected to attend meetings, help with projects and serve on committees. Meetings center on the third Tuesday, and the posted application is open to adults interested in the club’s charitable and educational work. That makes the anniversary more than a history lesson: it is a live invitation for someone who wants a structured place to serve. Read the obligations first, then apply only if the time commitment fits.

📍 Location: Woman’s Club of Homestead, 17905 SW 292nd St., Homestead

Read More: 112-year history | Facebook

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A filling Monday lunch can still come in under $11 before tax. Broadway Subs lists a half-pound Angus cheeseburger with fries and a 12-ounce soda for $10.99 on its direct Toast menu. Other current combo prices include a six-inch Philly cheesesteak or grilled-chicken sub with fries and a soda for $11.50, fish and chips for $12.99 and chicken tenders for $11.99. The independent shop says it has served Homestead since 2005, and its posted weekday hours run from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ordering direct lets you see the restaurant’s own prices before delivery markups and service fees. Menu availability and add-ons can move the total, so check the cart before paying. If the week needs an easy food win, make this a pickup lunch and keep the delivery savings.

⏰ Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Sunday
📍 Location: Broadway Subs, 2022 NE 8th St., Homestead
🌐 Website: Broadway Subs | Direct menu

An after-work stop downtown costs less if you arrive before 7. Hooky Homestead currently advertises half-off beers on tap, craft cocktails, margaritas and most shareables Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. The deal can work as a short social stop before a movie, bowling session or arcade visit without committing to a full late night. “Most shareables” is not the same as every appetizer, and the venue does not publish the discounted total on the promotion page. Ask what qualifies before ordering, then add tax, tip and any activity or movie charges to the budget. Hooky lists daily hours from 10 a.m. to midnight, but showtimes and lane availability change. Use a sober ride if alcohol is part of the plan, and treat 7 p.m. as a hard cutoff unless staff confirms otherwise.

📍 Location: Hooky Entertainment Homestead, 100 S. Krome Ave., Homestead
🌐 Website: Hooky Homestead

Job seekers can compare three different kinds of work at the same Homestead store. Home Depot’s employer site currently lists Store Support, Freight/Receiving and Lot Associate openings at 13895 SW 288th Street. Store Support can include order fulfillment, office duties, lot help or customer-service coordination, while Freight/Receiving focuses on unloading, stocking and inventory flow. The Lot Associate role centers on carts, loading vehicles and keeping the entrance safe and organized. The listings describe onsite work and point to benefits that can include 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase options and performance incentives, though eligibility varies. Pay is not posted for these Homestead listings, so ask for the starting rate, schedule, physical expectations and benefit eligibility before accepting an offer. Match the résumé to the exact role instead of sending the same generic application three times.

🌐 Website: Store Support | Freight/Receiving | Lot Associate