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Report Shows Turkey Point is Operating Within Safety Standards

Report Shows Turkey Point is Operating Within Safety Standards

by Mike Dill

Sat, May 19, 2012

Michael Kiley, Site Vice President of the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant - “We have a tremendous responsibility to the public, to the employees and to the community that we operate the plant safely.”

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Exotic and Rare Orchids Come to Fruit & Spice Park

Exotic and Rare Orchids Come to Fruit & Spice Park

by Staff Reports

Thu, May 17, 2012

More than 50 vendors from around the world, will be selling beautiful orchids at this weekend's Redland International Orchid Festival.

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Commission Honors Volunteers Who Helped Beautify City

Commission Honors Volunteers Who Helped Beautify City

by Julie Schaffter

Sat, May 12, 2012

Florida City Commission receives legislative update from city lobbyist, Robert Levy

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Sports

Long Season for Teams

Long Season for Teams

by Matthew Becherer

Fri, May 18, 2012

Weekly column by Homestead-Miami Speedway President Matthew Becherer

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Miami Ice

Miami Ice

by Mike Dill

Fri, May 18, 2012

Indiana outscored Miami 77-49 in the final three quarters of game 3 Thursday night.

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Local

MOVIES - Battleship; Dictator hit the silver screen

MOVIES - Battleship; Dictator hit the silver screen

by Lou Gaul

Fri, May 18, 2012

A preview of this week's new movie releases

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Doris is PRESIDENT!

Doris is PRESIDENT!

Fri, May 18, 2012

Last week, the News Leader's own, Doris Meneses was sworn in as the new president of the Redland Woman's Club.

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ArtSouth Hosts Drumming Workshop Saturday

ArtSouth Hosts Drumming Workshop Saturday

Fri, May 18, 2012

Learn the art of Afro-Haitian Drumming at ArtSouth. Tickets are just $5

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Citizens may Raise Rates

Citizens may Raise Rates

Fri, May 18, 2012

A controversial plan may raise rates for new customers by 30 percent.

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State Board Lowers Passing Mark for FCAT

State Board Lowers Passing Mark for FCAT

Fri, May 18, 2012

The Florida State Board of Education lowered the passing score for the FCAT writing exam after it was reported only 27 percent of fourth graders passed the test.

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Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies at 63

Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies at 63

Thu, May 17, 2012

Donna Summer died Thursday morning.

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Residents Celebrate Grand Re-opening of Wittkop Park

Residents Celebrate Grand Re-opening of Wittkop Park

Thu, May 17, 2012

Renovations to Wittkop Park include new basketball courts, two new playgrounds, pavilions and handball courts.

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Title Company Owner Arrested for Grand Theft

Thu, May 17, 2012

Marie L. Girard faces up to 90 years in prison.

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Local Students Learn About Banking

Local Students Learn About Banking

Sat, May 12, 2012

Students from Avocado Elementary receive a tour of Dade County Federal Credit Union.

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Sake Thai & Sushi Bar Brings a New Twist to Homestead

Sake Thai & Sushi Bar Brings a New Twist to Homestead

by Charlie Hudson

Sat, May 12, 2012

Vast menu at Sake Thai & Sushi Bar has something for everyone.

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What to Know Before You Rent

What to Know Before You Rent

Fri, May 11, 2012

With many residents renting homes, here are a few important tips that landlords and tenants should know before they sign an agreement.

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Neva King Cooper Administrators Reassigned

Neva King Cooper Administrators Reassigned

by Mike Dill

Thu, May 10, 2012

Long-time principal and assistant principal removed from their positions at local school.

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Laurel Wilt Threatens $13 Million Avocado Industry

Laurel Wilt Threatens $13 Million Avocado Industry

by Mike Dill

Thu, May 10, 2012

Resident trees can also be affected by the disease.

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La Ley Files Two Lawsuits Against Homestead

La Ley Files Two Lawsuits Against Homestead

by Mike Dill

Thu, May 10, 2012

Ruiz - "I don't know where the tables turned."

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End of an Era

End of an Era

by Julie Schaffter

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

The steel bridge behind Homestead General Airport was a local teenage hangout for more than 30 years. It was recently removed by the South Florida Water Management District.

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