Success Academy Charter Schools will open Success Academy Homestead Elementary School for 2027–2028 on the Homestead Senior High campus, starting with kindergarten and first grade. The tuition-free charter plans to provide supplies, iPads and after-school programs at no cost. Applications are open, with a lottery set for Jan. 12, 2027.
As South Dade continues to grow, conversations about education are becoming increasingly important to the community's future.
The South Dade Buccaneers continued their late-season turnaround Saturday, October 17, defeating the Miami Northwestern Bulls 30–16 in a Greater Miami Athletic Conference matchup.
Palmetto Bay has a new pedestrian bridge. Miami-Dade County leaders recently celebrated the opening of the Snowden Pedestrian Bridge.
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.
Arts Access Miami is bringing its Youth Music Festival back to Harris Field Park on March 13, and applications for performers, vendors and partners are open through December 10, 2026.
MUJER, Inc. hosted its Colors of Courage Fiesta Fundraiser Sept. 25 at The Healing Sanctuary in Homestead, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month while raising support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Rita M. Baez, a candidate for 11th Judicial Circuit, Group 69 in the Nov. 3, 2026 runoff, answers the South Dade News Leader’s candidate questionnaire.
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.
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.
