Congressman visits Job Corps Center

- The Miami Herald , Jul 6

U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia toured the U.S. Department of Labor’s Homestead Job Corps Center on Tuesday and spoke with students pursuing th... eir education and obtaining career technical training in a variety of fields. The Homestead Job Corps Center, 12350 SW 285th St., is one of 125 Job Corps Centers nationwide administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. “Education and training is so imperative to the future success of our young people,” Garcia, D-Miami, said.

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Fireworks guide

- The Miami Herald , Jul 2

Pick your spot for a Fourth of July celebration

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Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman under probe over secret consulting deal

- The Miami Herald , Jul 2

The state attorney is probing Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman, who parlayed his job into a consulting gig with a healthcare business.

Grand Prix of Miami founder Ralph Sanchez to be honored

- The Miami Herald , Jul 1

The late Ralph Sanchez, who founded the Grand Prix of Miami in 1983 bringing racing to Biscayne Boulevard, will be honored later this month... by Miami-Dade.

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Hundreds of sick animals found at South Dade slaughter farm

- The Miami Herald , Jun 28

A father and son are charged with animal cruelty as rescuers race to save malnourished animals and find them safe havens.

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Fourth arrest made in Homestead slaughter farm case

- The Miami Herald , Jun 25

A fourth man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a raid last week on an illegal slaughter farm in the Homestead area.

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HOMESTEAD IS HOME: Anti-Bateman e-Mails Delivered to Homestead Citizens' Inbox

HOMESTEAD IS HOME, Jun. 17, 2013

Number of comments: 2

It must be election season because the mudslinging has commenced. Miami Herald first slams Mayor Steve Bateman for alleged corruption then the Miami New Times slams him for alleged vandalism. The South Dade News Leader interviews the Mayor, he defends himself, says it's all' [...]
EYE ON MIAMI: Keeping Tabs on Mark Bell "The Candidate". By Geniusofdespair

EYE ON MIAMI, Jun. 16, 2013

Mark Bell's first words as a candidate for Homestead Mayor as printed in the South Dade News Leader:
?I am partly concerned about the future of the city and the direction it is going in,? Bell said when asked why he is running. ?I think there needs to be [...]
HOMESTEAD IS HOME: South Dade News Leader Interviews Candidates for Mayor

HOMESTEAD IS HOME, Jun. 15, 2013

Number of comments: 1
The South Dade News Leader interviewed four Mayoral Candidates. Incumbent Steven Bateman and Challengers: Mark Bell, Jeffrey Porter, and Reverend Dr. Joseph Sewell. Read all about it on the link below.

Let the Political Season Begin | South Dade News Leader - The Pulse of the [...]
HOMESTEAD IS HOME: South Dade: Homestead's Upcoming Water Wars

HOMESTEAD IS HOME, Jun. 8, 2013

Number of comments: 4

The Miami-Dade County government has neglected to upgrade the water and sewer systems for years. Now faced with Federal lawsuits to comply with the Clean Water Act they have to get moving and bring the county-wide system up to minimum standards. The county is not alone, municipalities [...]
HOMESTEAD IS HOME: Redland resident challenges lawmaker for South Dade/Keys House District

HOMESTEAD IS HOME, May. 31, 2013

Number of comments: 2
Miami Herald Excerpt Redland area community activist Pamela Gray is challenging incumbent state Rep. Holly Raschein for the right to represent Monroe County and parts of South Miami-Dade in the state House of Representatives. Best known as a community leader of campaigns to protect agricultural, environmental and historical resources, Gray [...]

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