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Raquel Paniagua shops for a lightly used work outfit in the no-charge Closet at Homestead's South Dade County Adult Skills Center in Homestead where she's studying cosmetology. While the courses help her move from agrigultural field hand to a trade, the Closet -- the brainchild of Homestead councilwoman Judy Waldman  -- gives her wardrobe and self-esteem a welcome lift.

A wardrobe of their own

- The Miami Herald , May 24
The Miami Herald

Judy’s Closet outfits migrant workers for a better life

Boy shot at Redland Middle with gun classmate brought to school

- The Miami Herald , May 24
The Miami Herald

A boy was shot in the leg at Redland Middle School in Homestead Friday afternoon after one of his classmates brought a gun to school in a ba... ckpack.

IRS slams Miccosukee Indians with $170 million in tax liens

- The Miami Herald , May 21
The Miami Herald

The IRS has imposed hundreds of millions of dollars in tax liens against the Miccosukee Indian Tribe and its members for failing to pay taxe... s on shared profits from their West Miami-Dade casino.

Homestead

Homestead drops talk of annexing Redland Edge area

- The Miami Herald , May 16
The Miami Herald

City officials will focus their annexation study on areas east of town.

Homestead

Guatemalan migrant murdered in Homestead

- The Miami Herald , May 16
The Miami Herald

Police are asking anyone with information to call, anonymously, 305-471-8477 or toll-free 1-866-471-847.

Florida City

Florida City sells lots for redevelopment in ‘Snakepit’ neighborhood

- The Miami Herald , May 14
The Miami Herald

The city will sell about two dozen lots for $1.5 million for redevelopment.

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