Ocean Aviation has broken ground on a $67 million private aviation campus on 40 acres at Miami Executive Airport, with up to 400,000 square feet of hangar space, a premium terminal and a fuel farm.

The Homestead City Council directed the city manager to negotiate a full contract with VSGS Facilities for about $8.9 million in privately funded improvements to Harris Field Park.

Infrastructure, expanded recreation and an emerging aerospace industry were central themes of Mayor Steven Losner’s 2026 State of the City address Sept. 29 at Homestead City Hall.

Residents, officers and community groups gathered at Losner Park Oct. 1 for the Homestead Police Department’s National Night Out, which also marked the final public demonstration of retiring K9 Ace.

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez presented Mayor Steven Losner with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition at Homestead’s State of the City address Sept. 29; full coverage follows next week.

Nearly a month after the Florida City Commission voted 3-2 to terminate City Manager Dr. James Poag, public records and discussion have added context while several matters remain under review.

Mary Ann Mixon, a candidate for Cutler Bay Council Seat 1 in the Nov. 3, 2026 election, answers the South Dade News Leader’s candidate questionnaire.

David Singer, a candidate for Palmetto Bay Mayor in the Nov. 3, 2026 election, answers the South Dade News Leader’s candidate questionnaire.