Homestead

Infrastructure

Aug 21, 2026

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3 min read

Fast Lane Friday Brings Grudge Racing Back to Homestead-Miami Speedway

Issue #045 | Friday, August 21, 2026 | Fast Lane Friday tonight, Casa Princeton financing closes, Have a Say in Homestead’s Transportation Future, National Poets Day 🏎️🏗️🛣️📝

Restaurant

Cohen Higgins Wins District 8 Without a Runoff

Aug 19, 2026

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4 min read

Cohen Higgins Wins District 8 Without a Runoff

Issue #043 | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | District 8 result, possible bus cuts, Annie Marie's 45 Years in Downtown Homestead, Yoshibashi - Three Cuisines, One Stop 🗳️🚌 ⭐🍣🌳

Restaurant

Homestead Voters Head to the Polls Today

Aug 18, 2026

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4 min read

Homestead Voters Head to the Polls Today

Issue #042 | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Primary Election Day, MDC Homestead's 36 years, an August 24 road-design deadline, National Fajita Day 🗳️🎓🍽️🌮

National Holidays

City and Police Union Open Contract Talks Today

Aug 17, 2026

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2 min read

City and Police Union Open Contract Talks Today

Issue #041 | Monday, August 17, 2026 | PBA labor negotiations begin, Cozy Greens & More spotlight, MDC Homestead Has Free Help for Food, National Nonprofit Day 👮🥗🍜📋

Jobs

Aug 15, 2026

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3 min read

South Dade Is Hiring: Local Jobs Paying Up to $22/Hour

Issue #039 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Local jobs, Downtown Homestead nightlife, Redlands Growers Market and World Honey Bee Day 💼🍻🌽🐝

Family

Aug 10, 2026

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2 min read

Fayemas Foods Turns a Decade-Long Dream Into a Family Business

Issue #034 | Monday, August 10, 2026 | Chef Faye brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to a catering company rooted in family, food and the South Florida community

Back to School

Homestead Siblings Turn a Love of Sweets Into a Growing Small Business

Aug 9, 2026

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3 min read

Homestead Siblings Turn a Love of Sweets Into a Growing Small Business

Issue #033 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | Young entrepreneurs, pet center groundbreaking, back-to-school drive recap, Book Lovers Day 🍮🐾🎒📚

National Holidays

Free School Lunch Is Changing for Most M-DCPS Students — Apply Starting Aug. 10

Aug 8, 2026

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3 min read

Free School Lunch Is Changing for Most M-DCPS Students — Apply Starting Aug. 10

Issue #032 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | School meal changes, Back-to-School fair, comedy night, Cat Day 🍎🎒🐱

Restaurant

Homestead Daycare Teacher Arrested After Toddler Incident

Aug 5, 2026

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3 min read

Homestead Daycare Teacher Arrested After Toddler Incident

Issue #029 | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | Homestead daycare teacher arrested, business incubator welcomes South Dade founders, and Cracker Barrel fans want old favorites back 🚨💼🍳

Restaurant

Authentic Cuban Flavors on Washington Avenue

Aug 4, 2026

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1 min read

Authentic Cuban Flavors on Washington Avenue

Issue #028 | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | A Local Business Spotlight 🌟

Sports

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

Krome Work, Soccer Signups, and Park After Dark

Issue #007 | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Homestead AYSO registration is in its final two weeks, Krome and Flagler work moves into the watch window, Biscayne goes after dark, Arts grants workshop ahead, Youth soccer registration closes July 31, Fall sports meeting set, Naranja teen program continues ⚽🌙🚧🎨

Local News

Playground Ribbon, Relief Drive, and Redland Weekend Finds

Jul 14, 2026

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4 min read

Playground Ribbon, Relief Drive, and Redland Weekend Finds

Issue #006 | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Audubon Park reopens its playground, Homestead has a substation bid opening ahead, Relief supplies are being collected for Venezuela earthquake families, Senior housing plans surface near Naranja and Leisure City, Patch of Heaven makes the hidden-gem list 🛝🧰🏗️🌿

Restaurant

Budget Choices, Business Momentum, and Summer Heat

Jul 13, 2026

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4 min read

Budget Choices, Business Momentum, and Summer Heat

Issue #005 | Monday, July 13, 2026 | Homestead budget survey, Florida City commission meets Tuesday, Sunstone mixed-use proposal, Sushi Sake spotlight, Seminole Theatre Voices, Cybrarium game night, Redland Golden Hour 🗳️ 🏛️🏗️ 🍣🍷

Back to School

Florida Python Challenge Begins as Homestead’s Weekend Heats Up

Jul 10, 2026

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2 min read

Florida Python Challenge Begins as Homestead’s Weekend Heats Up

Issue #003 | Friday, July 10, 2026 | Python Challenge Begins, Free School Supplies, Wild Fork Opens, Free Magic Show, Redland Live Music 🐍🎒🥩🎩🎵

Back to School

$280 Million Sports Performance Hub Moves Forward

Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

$280 Million Sports Performance Hub Moves Forward

Issue #002 | Thursday, July 9, 2026 | $280M Sports Performance Hub gains momentum, Flanigan's restaurant moving closer to Homestead, Redland agritourism continues to boom, Salsa classes return tonight, Afternoon thunderstorms expected 🏟️🍀🥭💃

Community Local Events

Homestead Residents Invited to Help Shape the City's Budget

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

Homestead Residents Invited to Help Shape the City's Budget

Issue #001 | Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | Community Budget Survey now open, Havana Nights Benefit, Homestead Fan Zone announced, Mobile DMV visits 🌴📺🚐🏛️

Homestead

Fast Lane Friday Brings Grudge Racing Back to Homestead-Miami Speedway

Cohen Higgins Wins District 8 Without a Runoff

Homestead Voters Head to the Polls Today

City and Police Union Open Contract Talks Today

South Dade Is Hiring: Local Jobs Paying Up to $22/Hour

Fayemas Foods Turns a Decade-Long Dream Into a Family Business

Homestead Siblings Turn a Love of Sweets Into a Growing Small Business

Free School Lunch Is Changing for Most M-DCPS Students — Apply Starting Aug. 10

Homestead Daycare Teacher Arrested After Toddler Incident

Authentic Cuban Flavors on Washington Avenue

Krome Work, Soccer Signups, and Park After Dark

Playground Ribbon, Relief Drive, and Redland Weekend Finds

Budget Choices, Business Momentum, and Summer Heat

Florida Python Challenge Begins as Homestead’s Weekend Heats Up

$280 Million Sports Performance Hub Moves Forward

Homestead Residents Invited to Help Shape the City's Budget

Homestead Local Scoop

Homestead Local Scoop