When Emergency Management Logistics received an emergency request because a local hospital was unable to find cloth surgical gowns, the logistics’ team started thinking outside the box to have them handmade. Cynthia Hall, Emergency Management’s Logistics Section Chief, enlisted Monroe County…

A 37-year-old Tavernier man turned away at the U.S. 1 checkpoint at Mile Marker 112.5 was arrested Thursday after kidnapping a 17-year-old girl in Homestead and forcing her to drive him through the checkpoint.

Four races to be run over two days; races to be held without spectators

Homestead-based Farm Share has been in high gear during the pandemic. Since March 1, the non-profit organization distributed nearly 7.9 million pounds of produce.

Memorial Day is yet another holiday where traditional large gatherings will not take place due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, new places are included in the latest phased re-opening.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers had a busy week seizing guns, drugs and money attempted to be exported from the United States through Miami International Airport (MIA).

FPL’s Turkey Point Units 3 and 4 passed the recent NRC safety inspection for 2019.

Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced Tuesday the implementation of Miami-Dade County's initial fiscal response to the impacts on small businesses brought on by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

A State University System of Florida task force is developing guidelines for how Florida’s 12 public universities can safely welcome 420,000 students back onto campuses in August for fall semester.

Don’t miss the “Salute Flight” in honor of Memorial Day and to pay tribute to the dedicated first responders and healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19.

County offers supply kits with essential Personal Protective Equipment

Monroe County plans to reopen to visitors Monday, June 1 by suspending the checkpoints on U.S. 1 and State Road 905 and allowing lodging establishments to take guests at 50 percent occupancy.

Simon today announced that it will reopen the following properties on May 18:  Coral Square, Dadeland Mall, The Falls, Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace, Miami International Mall, and Sawgrass Mills.

The number of state inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 topped 1,000 on Friday, with a continued surge in cases at Homestead Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade County.

Due to bad weather and unexpected conditions, the intersection of Davis Parkway and Krome Avenue is anticipated to remain closed through Wednesday, May 20, so the contractor can perform striping operations. A detour has been established to guide drivers around the work zone.A full nighttime …

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez held a virtual press conference Friday May 14 on “Moving to a New Normal”, announcing his draft guidelines on reopening business in the County.

When hurricanes roar through with whatever level of destruction they leave in their wake, there is an assessment of damage, and responders flow in. Insurance companies are called, repairs set into motion, and general timelines for recovery calculated. Every restaurant that has been through a…

The non-profit Education Fund has been on a mission since 1985 to improve public education in Miami-Dade County.

City Council met Tuesday afternoon May 12 with all members present by phone or in person.

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced a second phase of critical infrastructure projects that have been accelerated throughout the state.

Two Chamber of Commerce units hosted a video conference on Wednesday May 6 with elected leaders of the south Miami-Dade region.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists recently intercepted live insects in a mail package at Miami International Mail facility.

With another expected active hurricane season starting June 1, Florida emergency management officials are taking into account a big new factor: the coronavirus.

Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted his two-months-long stay-at-home order for Miami-Dade and Broward counties Thursday, allowing the two south Florida metro areas to enter phase one of his reopening plan with the rest of the state.

In an effort to allow for the lead time many of our local businesses may need in order to prepare for an anticipated Phase I reopening date of Monday, May 18, 2020, we are publishing the New Normal Guide that has been prepared and submitted to Governor Ron DeSantis for the state's review. If…

The Miami HEAT announced it is teaming up with Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services), Ultimate Software and the City of Homestead to host a third Drive-Thru Pet Food Bank on Thursday, May 14, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (or while supplies last), at the Blakey Park (…

While other locations may wish to make the claim of being, “The Dive Capital of the World”, thousands of scuba divers come from across the country and around the globe each year to Key Largo.

Rep. Shalala is an unusual House freshman due to her vast experience. She was U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1993 to 2001. Past president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Hunter College in New York City, she was president of the University of Miami from 2001 to 20…

Jahnaezha McFadden had packed everything she needed for spring break.

The last time the Homestead-Miami Mariachi Conservatory received international attention, they were appearing in the beautiful, historic Mexican

Recent government action to purchase crops/products directly from farmers and give those to food banks brought some relief as well as reduced the disturbing sight of food being destroyed even as massive unemployment grips the country. The severe adverse economic impact to the agriculture com…

On Sunday morning Rodger Dearmas and two of his golfing buddies were masked and standing six feet apart as designated by the tape lines in the breezeway outside of the Pro Shop of the Redland Golf and Country Club. The 4th member of their group was inside the shop checking them in.

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava (District #8) brought together experts to discuss small business recovery at a virtual town hall meeting on April 29.

If you are anywhere on the east side of town today (Friday) a few minutes after 1:00 pm, look up.

Principal Corinne Baez and her Sunshine Committee of Keys Gate Charter School celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with a drive-through lunch for teachers and staff of the school.

Rep. Shalala is an unusual House freshman due to her vast experience. She was U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1993 to 2001. Past president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Hunter College in New York City, she was president of the University of Miami from 2001 to 20…

A 68-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Friday night after pointing a handgun at a group of people at a Key largo condominium.

Daniel Weisberger, 17, the suspect in the murder of his 14-year-old brother and stabbing of his father, Ariel Jacob Poholek, 43, early Thursday morning reportedly jumped in front of and was struck by a moving car on U.S. 1 near Founders Park at Mile Marker 87 at approximately 7 p.m. Thursday. 

Those familiar with the demographics of Homestead are aware “food security” is not a new issue. Wide-spread business closures and subsequent massive unemployment due to the COVID-19 crisis have exacerbated the problem to a degree no one would have thought possible a mere three months ago. Fi…

Voicing support for the state’s struggling citrus industry, Florida

Miami-Dade’s Animal Services Center has been busy during the COVID-19 crisis.

THE FLORIDA KEYS ARE CLOSED TO ALL VISITORS. MONROE COUNTY DOES NOT ANTICIPATE OPENING TO VISITORS IN MAY. ALL THOSE ENTERING THE KEYS NEED TO CARRY IDENTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTS PROVING HOMEOWNERSHIP, RESIDENCY, ESSENTIAL WORK.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Homestead Public Service (HPS) Energy is lowering bills for customers.

As Gov. Ron DeSantis begins to slowly reopen the state, recommendations issued by a task force offer a glimpse into what Florida could look like as it emerges from the coronavirus shutdown.The final report from DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force, released on Thursday, includes plans for th…

Monroe County remains closed to visitors. The checkpoints at mile marker 112.5 on U.S. 1 and State Road 905 will remain in place and screenings will continue at Key West International and Marathon Florida Keys airports. After detailed discussions with the Florida Department of Health in Monr…

On Wednesday the City of Homestead partially reopened Blakey Park, Audubon Park, Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park, James Archer Smith Park, and the Homestead Sports Complex.

Homestead City Council met by phone at 3 pm Wednesday April 22 to comply with the COVID-19 social distancing requirement.

As COVID-19 continues to devastate the hotel industry, the American Hotel &

“We actually started half an hour early because so many cars were lined up we were about to block Krome Avenue,” Senior Pastor Howard Harden said of their first food distribution in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced charges against Praxsyn Corp. and its CEO for allegedly issuing false and misleading press releases claiming the company was able to acquire and supply large quantities of N95 or similar masks to protect wearers from the COVID-19 virus. Th…