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.

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.

Florida Senate District 38 candidate Alexis Calatayud discusses affordability, housing, environmental resilience, education and the legislative accomplishments she says have benefited South Florida families.

Florida City celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4 with a community gathering at Fasulo Park, where families enjoyed an afternoon a…