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Homestead Area Events
πΈ Crossing Guard Released After Crash Near Princeton School
π³ Miami-Dade Announces Bitcoin Option for Property-Tax Payments
πΊπΈ Homestead Moves Closer to Honoring a Hometown Marine
π‘ More Streetlights Proposed for a Princeton Neighborhood
π Subscriber Shout-out: Susan Simon LaGuardia
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Friday, November 13
Harvest Festival Extended Hours - The Berry Farm, 13720 SW 216th St., Redland. Paid admission; final festival weekend. Attractions run rain or shine, and tickets are final. - 9:00 a.m.β9:00 p.m.
Computer Basics - Homestead Cybrarium, 80 W. Mowry Drive. Adult computer class; laptops provided or bring your own. - 10:00β11:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Food Distribution - Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Florida City. Turkeys, food and giveaways while supplies last; first come, first served. Call 786-412-8803 for arrival details. - 10:00 a.m.β1:00 p.m.
Edible Gardening in South Florida - Naranja Branch - Naranja Health Hub, 14850 SW 280th St. A UF/IFAS Master Gardener explains what to grow, when to grow it and how to use edible plants; free for ages 19+. - 11:00 a.m.β12:00 p.m.
Talking Is Teaching for Toddlers - Naranja Branch, 14850 SW 280th St. Stories, songs and activities for toddlers 18 monthsβ3 years with a caregiver; free. - 11:30 a.m.β12:30 p.m.
Intro to 3D Printing - Homestead Cybrarium, 80 W. Mowry Drive. All ages; bring a laptop if possible and a Google account for Thingiverse. - 4:30β5:30 p.m.
Check each organizer's page before heading out. Schedules may change.
Meme of The Day
Crossing Guard Released After Crash Near Princeton School
Aerial view of the November 12 crash scene near Somerset Academy. WSVN / Sunbeam Television video still.
A crossing guard struck by a vehicle near Somerset Academy Charter High School on SW 248th Street has been released from the hospital, WSVN reported Thursday night.
The November 12 crash happened near the school in Princeton. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue airlifted the guard to Jackson South Medical Centerβs trauma center. Authorities were investigating the crash; WSVN said it was unclear whether the driver would face charges.
What Homesteadβs New City Budget Includes
Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, from the officeβs Bitcoin payment announcement.
Homestead and Florida City property owners have a new payment option to watch: Miami-Dadeβs Tax Collector announced November 9 that it is accepting Bitcoin for property taxes, online and in person.
The office says taxpayers can connect a supported digital wallet or exchange account. The payment is converted to U.S. dollars before reaching the Tax Collector, which does not hold or invest in cryptocurrency.
Using Bitcoin is optional, and the officeβs existing payment methods remain available. Check the official checkout or contact the office to confirm availability and any fees before paying.
Homestead Moves Closer to Honoring a Hometown Marine
A proposed county resolution would recognize a Homestead road honoring Marine Lance Cpl. Juan E. Segura. It is on the November 17 County Commission agenda.
The stretch follows Northeast 2nd Road / Northeast 1st Road between Northeast 6th Avenue and Northeast 5th Drive. The City approved the honorary designation in June; the upcoming item seeks county approval and related signage.
Segura grew up in Homestead and died serving in Iraq in November 2004. VFW Post 4127 requested the tribute. The Street Naming & Dedication ceremony is scheduled for January 17, 2027 at 601 NE 2nd Road, Homestead, FL 33030.
More Streetlights Proposed for a Princeton Neighborhood
Princeton Gateways I district boundary map, Exhibit A in the countyβs proposal. Miami-Dade County.
A proposed district near SW 244thβ246th streets and SW 127thβ128th avenues would arrange street lighting and backup maintenance for Princeton Gateways I. It appears on the November 17 agenda for first reading.
The county packet describes 20 planned LED streetlights, with four additional lights transferred from nearby districts for billing. The maintenance program would serve as a backup if an association or district stops providing required upkeep.
Properties within the proposed boundaries would fund services through special assessments. This is an early legislative step, so the packet is a place to review the plan rather than an announcement that new lights are already installed.
Naranja Has Free Help for New Food Gardens
Want to grow something you can eat? A UF/IFAS Master Gardener will be at the Naranja Branchβs Health Hub from 11 a.m. to noon Friday. Adults 19 and older can learn what grows well here, when to plant it and how to turn edible plants into part of the yard. The class is free. Call 305-242-2290 with questions.
See the Naranja gardening class.
Put Your Next Event on the Local Map
Hosting a grand opening, class, performance or community gathering? Share with Homestead Local Scoop so neighbors can find it. Include the date, start time, location, price and registration link. A clear listing makes it easier for people to plan a visit.
Celebrating a Career of Helping Students Find Their Path
Today weβre celebrating Susan LaGuardia, a retired career specialist whose 30 years in education included helping students stay in school, explore careers and gain experience through internships.
Susan also served on the Homestead Education Committee. In 2013, Councilman Elvis Maldonado honored her service with a Certificate of Recognition.
Susan, thank you for the difference you made for local students and for being part of the Homestead Local Scoop community. Weβre glad youβre here! π
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