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Homestead Police Department to Host National Night Out to Connect with the Community

WHAT: National Night Out 

WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 5:00PM-9:00PM

WHERE: Harris Field Pavilion, 1034 NE 8^th St, Homestead, FL 33030

The Homestead Police Department will join more than 16,000 communities across the cou...

The City of Homestead Announces Citywide Cleanup Day in April as part of Keep Homestead Beautiful

What: Keep Homestead Beautiful Cleanup

When: Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 9:00am 

Where: Homestead Police Headquarters, 45 NW 1^st Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030

In an effort to increase community pride and beautify its neighborhoods, the City...

Coffee With a Cop Event

The Homestead Police Department's Community Policing Unit invites residents to enjoy a free cup of coffee with their local police officers on Thursday, October 28, 2021 9am – 12pm at the Starbucks, 2925 NE 8^th St. Homestead, FL 33030. &...

Inside Homestead October 2021

Welcome to Inside Homestead!  On this episode, we have updates on the City Budget, fresh produce in Downtown Homestead, and trick-or-treat.  Watch now to find out more.

Homestead Public Services Warns of Potential Utility Scams

The City of Homestead would like to alert its residents about scams that have been reported by Homestead Public Services customers. A supposed utilities representative calls a home or business and asks customers to make a utility payment over the phone by...

City of Homestead Launches “Keep Homestead Beautiful” Conservation & Beautification Initiative

The City of Homestead launched its “Keep Homestead Beautiful” conservation and beautification initiative that encourages residents and visitors to take care of the community by picking up litter, cleaning graffiti, recycling, and choos...

2021 Tribute to City Staff

Our annual tribute to City Staff is always dedicated to the public servants who go above and beyond the call of duty day in and day out to serve the residents of the City of Homestead.  This year, we hold in our hearts and honor three of those wh...

Demolition Training at Homestead Air Reserve Base September 8, 2021

The Homestead Air Reserve Base will be conducting demolition training operations from 9am until 1pm on September 8, 2021.  During this time frame there will be 10 detonations that may be heard or felt nearby.  For additional information,...

Inside Homestead August 2021

On this episode of Inside Homestead, we have updates on the library of the future, homebuyer assistance, and finding the perfect match for your business.

Face Masks Mandatory at City of Homestead Facilities

In accordance with the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Miami-Dade County guidance, the use of a face mask is mandatory at all City of Homestead facilities, including the City Hall, Police Headquarters, Cybrarium, Community Rede...

Vaccination Pop-Up Event in Downtown Homestead July 30, 2021

The City of Homestead has worked in coordination with the Florida Department of Emergency Management to offer a walk-up vaccination event at Homestead City Hall Plaza, located at 100 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030, in the heart of Downtown Homestead. &a...

Inside Homestead July 2021

Catch up with us in this episode of Inside Homestead.  We've got updates on parks, events, and help for your utility bill!

City of Homestead Monitoring Hurricane Elsa

The City of Homestead is currently monitoring Hurricane Elsa and encourages all Homestead residents to check their storm plans.  While the forecast is still uncertain at this time, the storm is forecast to be near Florida by Monday or Tuesday and...

Homestead Shines for Surfside, Florida

The City of Homestead invites all of its residents to step outside and shine a light at 9pm on Sunday, July 4th to send our thoughts and prayers to Surfside….those we have lost, those we continue to search for, their families and friends, the rescue worke...

Inside Homestead June 2021

In this episode of Inside Homestead we're talking about the 4th of July, employment opportunities, and hurricane preparation.  Watch now to find out more!

City of Homestead Announces New Vaccination Events at Harris Field

The City of Homestead, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Emergency Management, will be offering second-dose Pfizer vaccination events at the FOP Lodge at Harris Field, located at 675 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030.  The events ...

Inside Homestead May 2021

Inside Homestead is back!  Today we have updates on the COVID-19 vaccine, the Trolley to the National Parks, and the world’s first Cybrarium.  Inside Homestead starts right now…

2021 Hurricane Preparedness Guide

Hurricane season officially begins June 1st and ends November 30th.  It is time to start making preparations such as tree trimming and cleaning out unwanted debris. The City urges all residents to prepare now.  Find more resources and in...

Additional City of Homestead Facilities to Reopen with COVID-19 Protocols

As Florida continues to move towards normalcy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Homestead will be reopening the following facilities to the public effective Monday, May 3, 2021: City Hall, Community Redevelopment Agency, Development Servic...

COVID-19 Vaccination Walk-Up Site 04/22-24/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Walk-Up Site 04/19/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

Beginning Monday, March 29, 2021, all individuals age 40 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning the following Monday, April 5, 2021 all individuals age 18 and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine.  In addit...

New COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Homestead Sports Complex

The City has worked in partnership with Miami-Dade County to locate a vaccination site at the Homestead Sport Complex (1601 SE 28th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035). This site requires an appointment, which can be made at www.miamidade.gov/vaccine. As of Tues...

City of Homestead Issues State of Emergency Related to Tropical Storm Eta

The City of Homestead has issued a State of Emergency in response to the impacts of Tropical Storm Eta.  This State of Emergency is a measure that allows the City of Homestead to respond to recovery needs without the burdens of bureaucracy.&n...

Tropical Storm Eta City Services Updates

In light of the anticipated impacts of Tropical Storm Eta, City Parks closed and Trolley Service was suspended effective 12pm Sunday, November, 8, 2020.  The Offices of the City of Homestead will be closed Monday, November 9, 2020.  Resi...

Halloween Safety Tips for COVID-19 from the CDC

Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate...

Homestead Police Department to Host Halloween Drive-In Movie Event

On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 6pm, the Homestead Police Department (HPD) will be hosting “Drive-In Movie with a Cop.”  HPD invites the community to join them at Losner Park, 104 N. Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030, to watch "The Addams Fam...