Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency Approves Mural Installation and Commercial Grant Enhancements

Overview: The Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting on November 12, 2025, focused on two initiatives: approving the installation of a modified mural at Chrome Marketplace and discussing enhancements to a commercial property grant on North Chrome Avenue.

Homestead City Council Grapples with Property Owner’s Fine Reduction and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The Homestead City Council’s recent meeting centered on a debate over a fine reduction for a long-standing code compliance case, infrastructure priorities, and policies for federal workers affected by government shutdowns. The session was marked by complex discussions about accountability, community safety, and the city’s future infrastructure needs.

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee Plans Scam Prevention Event and Holiday Celebrations

Overview: The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee convened to discuss various upcoming events, focusing primarily on planning educational and social gatherings for the community. Key decisions included a proposal for a scam prevention presentation in January and preparations for Thanksgiving and Christmas social events.

Doral City Council Tackles Transportation Woes Amidst Financial Constraints

Overview: The recent Doral City Council meeting focused heavily on the city’s transportation challenges, especially the need to enhance and expand the existing transit system. As the city’s population continues to grow, council members expressed urgency in addressing the inefficiencies of the current transportation network and emphasized the need for strategic planning, budget considerations, and public engagement to implement necessary improvements.

El Portal Village Council Appoints Interim Manager Amid Budget and Development Concerns

Overview: The El Portal Village Council meeting on November 10, 2025, centered around the appointment of Kamitra Driver as the interim village manager, addressing pressing budgetary concerns, and discussing ongoing development projects. The council’s decision to appoint Driver was driven by her impressive interview performance and extensive experience in municipal governance, despite concerns about her previous brief tenure in a similar role. Concurrently, the council deliberated over the financial implications of various projects, including the controversial Horus Man Middle School safety roundabout, which highlighted the village’s ongoing challenges with resource allocation and community engagement.