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Park Spotlight

Why The Air Looks Hazy Near Homestead Today

Aug 25, 2026

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Why The Air Looks Hazy Near Homestead Today

Issue #049 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Wildfire smoke, Mofongo Martes, National Park Service turns 110 + a new Downtown Homestead business 🔥🍽️🏞️🍦

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South Dade Jobs Paying Up to $26/Hour + 34 Years Since Andrew

Aug 24, 2026

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4 min read

South Dade Jobs Paying Up to $26/Hour + 34 Years Since Andrew

Issue #048 | Monday, August 24, 2026 | South Dade Jobs Paying Up to $26/Hour, 34 Years Since Hurricane Andrew & a New Homestead Pet Resource 💼🌪️🐾

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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 🗳️🚌 ⭐🍣🌳

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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 👮🥗🍜📋

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

Arts & Culture

Four New Restaurants Are Coming to Homestead

Aug 7, 2026

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2 min read

Four New Restaurants Are Coming to Homestead

Issue #031 | Friday, August 7, 2026 | Homestead's Dining Scene Is About to Get Bigger, Tuga Portuguese Cuisine Opens, Homestead Soup Kitchen Begins a New Chapter 🍔❤️📜

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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 🚨💼🍳

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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 🌟

Arts & Culture

Homestead Students Are Getting a Head Start on Nursing Careers

Jul 31, 2026

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2 min read

Homestead Students Are Getting a Head Start on Nursing Careers

Issue #023 | Friday, July 31, 2026 | Homestead students begin practical-nursing pathways, Cutler Bay public works earns rare recognition, Zoo Miami’s August photo contest starts, Naranja sticker swap gives families a free indoor stop, Sakpase brings Haitian flavor to downtown Homestead 🩺📸🎭🌿🍽️

Community

Scam Alert, Lobster Rules, and Cold Stone

Jul 27, 2026

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2 min read

Scam Alert, Lobster Rules, and Cold Stone

Issue #019 | Monday, July 27, 2026 | Warn your family about the fake police-chief scam, lobster mini-season starts Wednesday, Cold Stone is active on NE 8th, Miami Spice starts Saturday, Krome work changes downtown errands, 🚨🦞🍦🍽️🚧

Agriculture

Jul 25, 2026

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2 min read

The Berry Farm Is Open Late Tonight

Issue #017 | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Dance tonight at The Berry Farm, Sip local at Schnebly’s wine night, Flanigan’s could be headed to Homestead, Beat the heat at Bayfront Park, Save during tax-free school shopping 🌽🍷🍤🌊💸

Arts & Culture

South Dade School Supplies, Taco Night, and Weekend Storms

Jul 24, 2026

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South Dade School Supplies, Taco Night, and Weekend Storms

Issue #016 | Friday, July 24, 2026 | Free school supplies today, local taco night ideas, In the Heights final weekend, school starts Aug. 13, stormy weekend watch 🎒🌮🎭📚⛈️

Community

Harris Field Meeting, Housing Deadline, and Family Resources

Jul 22, 2026

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3 min read

Harris Field Meeting, Housing Deadline, and Family Resources

Issue #014 | Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Have Your Say on Harris Field Tonight, Housing Committee Applications Close at 4 PM, Solve a Free Mystery at the Cybrarium, Redland Growers Can Get Certified Today, Florida City Families Get Ready for Friday's Resource Event 🏟️🏠🕵️🌱🎒

Infrastructure

Water Deadline, Workshop Week, and Moon Day in South Dade

Jul 20, 2026

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3 min read

Water Deadline, Workshop Week, and Moon Day in South Dade

Issue #012 | Monday, July 20, 2026 | Florida City water comments are due Friday, Homestead has a big City Hall night Wednesday, Downtown workshop is Friday, Parking and sign rules are on deck, Tropical Smoothie is planning Homestead, Moon Day is tonight 🚰🏙️🎨🚗🥤🌕

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Budget Choices, Business Momentum, and Summer Heat

Jul 13, 2026

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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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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 🏟️🍀🥭💃

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Why The Air Looks Hazy Near Homestead Today

South Dade Jobs Paying Up to $26/Hour + 34 Years Since Andrew

Cohen Higgins Wins District 8 Without a Runoff

Homestead Voters Head to the Polls Today

City and Police Union Open Contract Talks Today

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

Four New Restaurants Are Coming to Homestead

Homestead Daycare Teacher Arrested After Toddler Incident

Authentic Cuban Flavors on Washington Avenue

Homestead Students Are Getting a Head Start on Nursing Careers

Scam Alert, Lobster Rules, and Cold Stone

The Berry Farm Is Open Late Tonight

South Dade School Supplies, Taco Night, and Weekend Storms

Harris Field Meeting, Housing Deadline, and Family Resources

Water Deadline, Workshop Week, and Moon Day in South Dade

Budget Choices, Business Momentum, and Summer Heat

Florida Python Challenge Begins as Homestead’s Weekend Heats Up

$280 Million Sports Performance Hub Moves Forward

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Homestead Local Scoop