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Event

Homestead Mother Arrested After Alleged Knife Threat to Daughter

Oct 29, 2026

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Homestead Mother Arrested After Alleged Knife Threat to Daughter

Issue #114 | Thursday, October 29, 2026 | A Homestead arrest, new church plans, proposed parking-rule changes and Cutler Bay budget concerns lead today's South Dade news. 🚨🏗️🅿️

Event

71 Senior Apartments Are Proposed Near Naranja

Oct 28, 2026

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71 Senior Apartments Are Proposed Near Naranja

Issue #113 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 71 senior apartments enter pre-application, Thursday's disability resource fair packs food and family help, a sushi counter gives Princeton a grab-and-go option, Friday brings downtown paint-and-sip plans 🏗️🤝🍣🎨

Safety

Heading Out Monday? Watch for Flooded Roads

Oct 26, 2026

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4 min read

Heading Out Monday? Watch for Flooded Roads

Issue #111 | Monday, October 26, 2026 | Flood warning extends through Tuesday, First Watch starts VIP signups, and 66 homes are approved near SW 278th Street 🌊🍳🏘️

Schools

Two Arrested After Homestead Mail-Theft Investigation and Pursuit

Oct 10, 2026

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5 min read

Two Arrested After Homestead Mail-Theft Investigation and Pursuit

Issue #095 | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Mail-theft arrests, Homestead growth plans, school choices and weekend finds 📬🏗️🎓🌀💼

Government / Civic

A $35 Birthday Box Can Help a South Dade Child Celebrate

Oct 9, 2026

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4 min read

A $35 Birthday Box Can Help a South Dade Child Celebrate

Issue #094 | Friday, October 9, 2026 | Local help, young founders and a changing theater 🎁🍮🎭

Schools

Amendment 3 Could Cut a Homestead Tax Bill, but It Comes With a Services Tradeoff

Oct 8, 2026

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4 min read

Amendment 3 Could Cut a Homestead Tax Bill, but It Comes With a Services Tradeoff

Issue #093 | Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Property-tax choices, storm watchfulness and local wins 🏠🌀🤖

Safety

South Dade Gets a Drier Weekend, but Heat and Water Hazards Remain

Oct 3, 2026

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5 min read

South Dade Gets a Drier Weekend, but Heat and Water Hazards Remain

Issue #88 | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | plan around dangerous rip currents, register to vote by Monday, save on court collection fees and make the most of a busy South Dade weekend 🌦️🗳️🏛️💵💼

Infrastructure

High Water Could Hit Parts of Homestead Through Tuesday Afternoon

Sep 29, 2026

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3 min read

High Water Could Hit Parts of Homestead Through Tuesday Afternoon

Issue #084 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | watch for high water in low-lying parts of Homestead, see what the city is planning at the Lucy Switching Station, catch up on South Dade development and make plans for a busy week ahead 🌊⚡🏗️🎉

Government / Civic

Homestead's CRA Is Backing a New Food Truck and Live Music Venue Downtown

Sep 14, 2026

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3 min read

Homestead's CRA Is Backing a New Food Truck and Live Music Venue Downtown

Issue #069 | Monday, September 14, 2026 | Homestead Live gets CRA backing, a new business opens at Homestead Station, MDC unveils its new student space & National Cream-Filled Donut Day 🎪💇🎓🍩

Government / Civic

Florida City Commission Votes 3-2 to Fire City Manager

Sep 10, 2026

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Florida City Commission Votes 3-2 to Fire City Manager

Issue #065 | Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Florida City fires its city manager, crosstown football rivalry, Practical Magic night & Sunset Eats 🏛️🏈🔮🍴

Restaurant

Tropical Storm Edouard Is in the Gulf. Here’s What It Means for Homestead

Sep 1, 2026

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3 min read

Tropical Storm Edouard Is in the Gulf. Here’s What It Means for Homestead

Issue #056 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Tropical Storm Edouard is staying away from South Florida, Downtown Homestead is getting another public green space, and September is officially here — which means we're entering the heart of hurricane season.🌀🌳🏙️

Restaurant

Free Girls Mentoring Program Launches in Homestead Tonight

Aug 31, 2026

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Free Girls Mentoring Program Launches in Homestead Tonight

Issue #055 | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Free mentoring for Homestead girls, a buzzy new Texas-style smokehouse, South Dade’s best outdoor dining, and what’s happening this week. 👧🍖🌳🎶

Restaurant

Homestead Isn't a Small Town Anymore. Here's the Proof

Aug 27, 2026

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3 min read

Homestead Isn't a Small Town Anymore. Here's the Proof

Issue #051 | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Homestead's population boom, a new waterfront sports bar & tonight's lunar eclipse 📈🌊🌙

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 🍔❤️📜

Family

Krome Work Starts Monday in Downtown Homestead

Jul 26, 2026

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Krome Work Starts Monday in Downtown Homestead

Issue #018 | Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Krome and Flagler work starts Monday, Storms build after lunch, JJ's has a BBQ deal through August 8, PAL has school-year fun next Saturday 🚧⛈️🍖🎒

Weather

Homestead Mother Arrested After Alleged Knife Threat to Daughter

71 Senior Apartments Are Proposed Near Naranja

Heading Out Monday? Watch for Flooded Roads

Two Arrested After Homestead Mail-Theft Investigation and Pursuit

A $35 Birthday Box Can Help a South Dade Child Celebrate

Amendment 3 Could Cut a Homestead Tax Bill, but It Comes With a Services Tradeoff

South Dade Gets a Drier Weekend, but Heat and Water Hazards Remain

High Water Could Hit Parts of Homestead Through Tuesday Afternoon

Homestead's CRA Is Backing a New Food Truck and Live Music Venue Downtown

Florida City Commission Votes 3-2 to Fire City Manager

Tropical Storm Edouard Is in the Gulf. Here’s What It Means for Homestead

Free Girls Mentoring Program Launches in Homestead Tonight

Homestead Isn't a Small Town Anymore. Here's the Proof

Four New Restaurants Are Coming to Homestead

Krome Work Starts Monday in Downtown Homestead

Homestead Local Scoop

Homestead Local Scoop