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In Today's Homestead Local Scoop Issue…
📅 Homestead Area Events
🏁 Kyle Larson wins his third Cup title in Homestead
🔥 Fire damages an unoccupied building on Adams Key
⚖️ Dade prison officers sentenced after inmate-beating case
🍻 Miller's Ale House Gets a Homestead License Signal
🌱 November Is Prime Planting Time in South Florida
Your Next South Florida Adventure Starts Here ☀️
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From Miami boat cruises and outdoor adventures to unforgettable date nights and local experiences, we've rounded up exciting ways to explore South Florida. Skip the endless searching and find your next outing in one place.
Monday, November 9
The Berry Farm Harvest Festival | Redland | Seasonal farm activities; paid admission | Hours vary
Let's Puzzle Together - Help complete a community jigsaw puzzle at Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road. Free and open to all ages. - 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Florida City Free Cancer and Health Screenings - Eugene D. Berry Youth Activity Center, 650 NW 5th Ave., Florida City | Check eligibility and requirements before visiting - 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Baptist Health Stretch & Relax for Adults 55+ - Enjoy a free, gentle chair-exercise class at Palmetto Bay Park Recreation Room, 17535 SW 95th Ave. Limited spots; register on-site. - 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Baptist Health Stretch & Relax, Second Session - Another free exercise session for adults 55 and older at Palmetto Bay Park. Limited spots available. - 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Homestead City Council Workshop - Follow local government discussions at Homestead City Hall, Main Conference Room 335, 100 Civic Court. Check the official agenda before attending. - 1:30 p.m. (confirm)
NASCAR Racing Experience - Homestead-Miami Speedway | Paid driving and ride-along experiences; time slots vary - Time varies | $22.99
Tuesday, November 10
Salsa Dance Classes - Seminole Theatre, 18 N. Krome Ave., Homestead | $20 drop-in or $80 five-week program | beginner-fri
Write a Note to a Veteran - MDC Homestead Campus Student Life Patio | free; current students | treats, music and activities | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
TRIO Financial Literacy Workshop - MDC Homestead Campus, Room A222 | free; current students | practical money-management skills | 1:00–2:00 p.m.
HELP: Health Emergency Life Protection - William B. Dickinson Community Center, 1601 N. Krome Ave. | free; advance registration recommended | hands-only CPR, stroke, bleeding and blocked-airway skills | 6:00 p.m.
Heels Dance Classes - Seminole Theatre, 18 N. Krome Ave., Homestead | $20 drop-in or $80 five-week program | choreography and confidence-building | 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Check each organizer's page before heading out. Schedules may change.
Meme of The Day
One thing at Publix? Yeah, right. 😂
Kyle Larson Wins His Third Cup Title in Homestead
Kyle Larson clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. He entered the finale needing only nine points to make the title mathematically secure. A fourth-place finish in Stage 1, plus the point guaranteed for completing the race, put the championship out of reach.
It is Larson's second straight Cup title and his third overall. NASCAR's official schedule also lists him as the winner of the 400.5-mile Homestead finale. The weekend put Homestead back at the center of stock-car racing, with Kaden Honeycutt winning the Truck race and title Friday and Justin Allgaier taking the O'Reilly Series title Saturday.
Fire Destroys Unoccupied Building on Adams Key
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to an unoccupied structure fire on Adams Key late Friday night after they said it was found fully engulfed in flames.
Fire crews responded late Friday, November 6, to a building fully engulfed in flames on Adams Key in Biscayne National Park. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says the call came around 10:52 p.m. Because the island can only be reached by boat, multiple fireboats and other agencies helped. Crews worked to keep the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
The building was unoccupied. No injuries were reported, and investigators have not announced a cause. The park is a major part of our South Dade backyard, so this is worth following as officials assess the damage.
Seven Officers in Dade Correctional Case Receive Sentences
Seven officers or supervisors tied to a 2025 beating of a handcuffed inmate at Dade Correctional Institution in Florida City received sentences after plea agreements. The Miami Herald reports that several officers pleaded no contest to offenses including battery, failure to report use of force or perjury. One supervisor accused of evidence tampering received six months of community control, similar to house arrest, followed by six months of probation.
The case concerns an April 5, 2025 attack on inmate Christopher Castro. The sentencing developments were reported November 3, 2026. For residents, this is a significant accountability story involving a major state institution just south of Homestead.
Palmetto Bay Raises Speed Limit to 25 MPH on Part of SW 160th Street
Drivers on SW 160th Street between SW 90th Avenue and SW 77th Court now have a posted 25 MPH limit instead of 20 MPH. The village says the change took effect Tuesday, November 3, after residents raised concerns and officials reviewed traffic on that stretch.
There is another detail worth checking: Palmetto Bay says it is working with county authorities to seek dismissal of some speeding citations from October 18 through November 2 on that section. The tickets have not automatically been dismissed. If you received one, contact the village or court before assuming it is gone.
Miller's Ale House Gets a Homestead License Signal
A state alcohol-license tracker lists a license issued for Miller's Ale House on NE 8th Street in Homestead. That is a useful sign of progress, but it is not an opening announcement. No verified grand-opening date or public hours were available Sunday. Keep the group chat on standby until the company confirms the doors are open.
November Is Prime Planting Time in South Florida
UF/IFAS says South Florida gardeners can transplant cool-season favorites such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, lettuce and strawberries now. Beans, carrots, radishes and turnips can go in from seed. Start small, match the crop to the space, and use the Miami-Dade Extension guide instead of a seed packet written for a colder state.
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