South Dade News Leader

Homestead Celebrates the “State of the City”

Mayor Jeff Porter ends his term with presentation to community at Losner Park
Young Mariachi’s Celebrate the Season

On December 8th, the Homestead-Miami Mariachi Conservatory, founded by The Mexican American Council,
Santa’s Little Helper Spreads Christmas Joy

As kids across the globe get ready for Christmas morning and the gifts they’ll unwrap happily, one ten-year old child is looking to make sure as many kids as

More Breaking News

This past week I notice a few things around town. Some things are funny, some are nice and others are inspirational.

Council Contends with Development & Raises Water Rates

Homestead City Council was asked at its meeting on Wednesday November 28 for approval of a site plan extending a small subdivision.
Remembering a Homestead Visionary

John DeMott, a leader in South Dade agriculture, passed away in November, leaving a void for family, friends and the community.
Army Corps of Engineers includes Florida Water & Infrastructure Projects in 2019 Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released its Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Work Plan, which includes funding for critical Florida water infrastructure
Monroe County Social Services Helps Reunite Missing 90 Year Old Veteran with his Family in Naples

This missing person case of a 90-year-old veteran from Naples has a happy ending, due to the actions of the employees of Monroe County Social …
The South Dade Community Choir present their 2018 Christmas Concerts

Silver Palm United Methodist Church
Florida Romaine Lettuce Given the OK

Florida-grown romaine lettuce has been cleared in the recent E. coli outbreak, state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Tuesday.

The Dominance of Stewart-Haas Racing

We’re only ten weeks away from the 61st running of the Daytona 500, but before we look ahead to the 2019 NASCAR season, I’d like to use this s…
Sending the Blues Away

“Doomed to extinction,” “irreversible decline,” “extinction is forever.”
Homestead Misses Key Players in Loss to Palmetto

Homestead head coach Connie Moore knew his Broncos had a tough challenge ahead in facing Palmetto even if they were at full strength.
Drive for Diversity

When you think of diverse populations in the United States, South Florida is one of the first areas that comes to mind. The region has long be…