As Miami Southridge Senior High celebrates its 50th anniversary, former assistant principal Walter Hall returns as principal, succeeding Humberto J. Miret and pledging to build on the foundation he leaves behind.
The South Florida Youth Symphony will open its 62nd season with a free Veterans Day/America 250 Salute concert Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Seminole Theatre in Downtown Homestead.
David Singer, a candidate for Palmetto Bay Mayor in the Nov. 3, 2026 election, answers the South Dade News Leader’s candidate questionnaire.
Carl Crawford, a candidate for Palmetto Bay Council Seat 3 in the Nov. 3, 2026 election, answers the South Dade News Leader’s candidate questionnaire.
Zoo Miami announced the birth of a southern hairy-nosed wombat, the first successful birth of the species in the zoo’s history.
A Caribbean flamingo chick named “Florida” hatched at Zoo Miami on June 6 and is being cared for by the zoo’s Animal Science staff.
Miami-Dade commissioners adopted the 2026-27 budget, holding the operating property tax rate flat while restoring early-morning bus service and adding funds for public safety.
Founded by Tiffany Yearty, South Miami-Dade nonprofit Birthday Boxes for Good provides birthday kits, gifts and celebration supplies for children whose families are facing financial hardship.
PortMiami welcomed its 10 millionth cruise passenger on Sept. 14, surpassing its previous fiscal-year record of 8,564,225 with the fiscal year not yet over.
Naranja Grand, a $115 million, 320-unit affordable housing community along SW 147th Avenue, formally opened Sept. 14 where an abandoned trailer park once stood. About 120 apartments serve seniors 55 and older and roughly 200 serve families.
State Rep. Omar Blanco bathed puppies, walked dogs and cleaned kennels at PAWS4you Rescue as part of his “On the Job with OB” initiative, joining founder Carol Caridad and volunteers ahead of a capital campaign for the nonprofit's Miami facility.
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, communities across South Dade are preparing to pause and remember. Observances are planned at Homestead Air Reserve Base, South Dade Senior High School, Butterfly Cooperative School and Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus, in a community shaped by military service and first responders. The anniversary also carries a local connection through Florida Task Force 1, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team that deployed to Ground Zero.
Eliott Rodriguez, a Democratic candidate for Florida's 27th Congressional District, points to affordability, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and protecting democratic institutions as the district's top issues. A South Florida journalist for more than four decades, Rodriguez says the job calls for someone who will tell people the truth and work from facts. Election day is Nov. 3, 2026.
Armando "A.C." Castillo, a Democratic candidate for Florida House District 118, names affordability and property insurance, traffic and transportation, and strong public schools as the district's top issues. A longtime union worker who served on Miami-Dade Community Council Area 11 in West Kendall, Castillo says working families need a stronger voice in Tallahassee. Election day is Nov. 3, 2026.
I will represent Democrats, Republicans, independents and people with no political affiliation. I will work with people from any party, listen with civility and respect and focus on practical solutions and the best interests of the people of Florida
South Dade voters helped settle several local races Tuesday while sending others into the Nov. 3 general election.
With the primary election decided, South Dade voters can begin preparing for the next round of choices arriving on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Office sought: House District 119
South Dade families will see different school meal options beginning with the 2026–27 academic year as Miami-Dade County Public Schools moves from universal free meals to a school-by-school system.
Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1) and Florida Task Force 2 (FL-TF2) returned to Miami International Airport after a weeklong deployment to Venezuela, where they assisted with search and rescue efforts following the country’s devastating earthquakes.The teams were activate…
Seventy-two students took the stage at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead on June 13 as South Florida Barber Schools held its first graduation ceremony, marking a milestone for students pursuing careers in the barbering industry.
Families across South Miami-Dade will have several major ways to celebrate Independence Day this year, with large Fourth of July events planned at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Tropical Park.
Fires burning near the Everglades continued to affect parts of Miami-Dade County this week, prompting county environmental officials to urge residents to monitor air-quality conditions and limit exposure when smoke is present.
Homestead’s commercial real estate market remains active heading into the summer, supported by population growth, continued development and demand across several property sectors.
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, but understanding the holiday means recognizing that freedom did not reach everyone at the same time.
Miami International Airport will soon have a new operations center designed to make the airport one of the most technologically advanced in the world.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will soon have a new arts conservatory.
Soccer fans can use public transportation to get to the World Cup games.
No one likes to think about it, but hurricane season is approaching.
The University of Miami Veteran Honor Cord Ceremony recognized service, sacrifice and leadership as graduating student veterans prepared for the next chapter of their lives.
Residents in South Dade have a newly improved wastewater treatment facility.
The College of the Florida Keys’ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for Basic Law Enforcement Academy #94 on May 1 at Coral Shores High School Auditorium.
Cutler Bay Public Works Director Alfredo Quintero Jr. received an impressive award.
The Town of Cutler Bay recently hosted Senator Alexis Calatayud at Town Hall.
Under clear skies at Crandon Golf Course, the Mexican American Council (MAC) brought together community leaders, local businesses, and advocates for a cause that continues to shape the future of South Dade’s youth.
Work has officially begun on the new Costco in South Dade, a development expected to bring significant economic benefits to the community.
The League of American Bicyclists has honored Miami-Dade County for its efforts to build safer, more connected places for people to ride bikes, awarding the county a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designation. Miami-Dade joins more than 400 communities nationwide recognized fo…
The South Florida Youth Symphony’s (SFYSmusic.org) recent live concert at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden was a rousing success with the community and special invited guests from Keys Gate Charter School in Homestead.
A new Flanigan’s restaurant and senior housing development are moving forward in Cutler Bay.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz has made significant changes to her command staff.
Miami-Dade County commissioners are considering options to expand airport capacity as passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at Miami International Airport.
The South Dade Senior High School wrestling team won another state championship on March 7 in Kissimmee, continuing one of the most successful runs in high school wrestling in the state of Florida.The Buccaneers captured the title at the Florida High School Athletic Association Wrestling Sta…
The Rotary Club of Homestead, now in its 101styear of service to the community, held its annual Stone Crab and Seafood Festival at Homestead Regional Park Saturday and Sunday March 7 and 8.
On Tuesday, February 24, the Dade County AGRI Council, UF/IFAS Extension and Miami-Dade County hosted the 61st Annual Ag Tour.Two large charter buses transported participants to several agricultural sites throughout South Dade, including Buttler Foliage, Pine Island Nursery, Torbert Farms, R…
Miami-Dade County’s next generation of musicians is preparing to take center stage as Arts Access Miami (AAM) announces the return of two of the county’s most celebrated youth arts events.
For high school students looking to get a head start on life after graduation, the Cipriano and Maria Garza Skills Center — formerly known as the South Dade Skill Center — offers an alternative path focused on careers, credentials, and real-world skills.
Construction is underway on a new major cruise terminal at PortMiami.
Cutler Bay Mayor Tim Meerbott hosted a ribbon cutting on Dec. 23 celebrating the completion of the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project. This major environmental restoration effort is designed to improve water quality, strengthen coastal resilience, and restore natural freshwater flows to B…
As Miami prepares to welcome a new year, the city will also celebrate a milestone that has become synonymous with New Year’s Eve in Downtown Miami: the 40th Anniversary of the Neon Big Orange Rise.
Everyone needs to dispose of their trash, but no one wants a waste dump or incinerator in their backyard.
Miami has a new mayor.Eileen Higgins achieved a historic victory in Miami’s mayoral runoff election, becoming the first woman elected to the office in the city’s history.She is also the first Democrat to win the mayor’s seat in nearly 30 years, defeating Emilio González, who had been endorse…
