Homestead News

An old-fashioned case of gatecrashing left Homestead's mayor facing a vandalism investigation last month, and even though charges were never filed, the incident has blossomed into a blistering dispute between a local businessman and the city's top politico.

After opening a dozen stores across South Florida within a few months and hosting several hiring events, Okey-Dokey Grocery Markets is now planning to close down its stores, according to a local commercial real estate broker and a trade publication.

A dispute over a locked gate prompted Miami attorney John Ruiz, operator of La Ley Sports Complex in Homestead, to call the police on Mayor Steven Bateman on March 7. According to a recently released investigative report , Ruiz accused Bateman of cutting the lock to the northwest gate of the complex at 1601 SE 28th Ave so that students and parents ... (more)

Jeff can laugh because he is not getting divorced, but he got dragged into the case of Benjani Vierra vs. Klever Ontenanda, a husband and wife who owned two nurseries in Miami-Dade.

Miami-Dade Police said a Homestead police officer was questioning the suspect Thursday when the suspect pulled a firearm from his pocket and ran off.

He has no campaign website yet. He has not reported raising a dime from any apparent donors.

In the case of Green Gables CafA© , one might say the organic apple does not fall far from the tree.

Job seekers will have the opportunity next week to find employment and sharpen their resume at the First Annual South Dade Community Job Fair.

"Party, enjoy the beach, bask in the sun," said Chaznie Presley who is visiting from California.

Tourist accidents are common. Just last month 19 people died in Southern Egypt in a hot-air balloon crash.

After 32 years of service to South Dade High School, longtime athletic director Joel Furnari was honored at the All-Dade Awards on Wednesday.