🌱 Why is Homestead’s state representative challenging Florida’s new redistricting push?

Cheers Homestead! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is Homestead’s state representative challenging Florida’s new redistricting push?

Also on today's calendar: Coke Florida Holiday Caravan – Homestead and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Democrats question how court cases upholding Florida's congressional map warrant redrawing it (floridapolitics.com) — Homestead residents are represented directly in a key Tallahassee debate, as local state Rep. Kevin Chambliss questions why Florida’s House is considering new congressional maps after the current DeSantis-backed map was upheld. Lawmakers and legal counsel are weighing recent court rulings, partisan pressure, and future challenges ahead of the 2026 elections, while some Democrats argue there’s no compelling reason to redraw districts mid-decade.
   

📸 Around Homestead

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homestead

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Hot Air Balloon Glow - Drone & Laser Show
  Homestead Air Reserve Park, 27401 SW New York Ave, Homestead
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Ranger's Choice 11a
  Biscayne National Park , 9700 SW 328th St , Homestead
  11:00 am
• Coke Florida Holiday Caravan – Homestead
  Verde Gardens , 12550 SW 282nd St , Homestead
  11:00 am
• Fireside Nights
  Fruit & Spice Park , 24801 SW 187th Ave , Homestead
  6:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Candle Making Workshop!
  Fruit & Spice Park , 24801 SW 187th Ave , Homestead
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting
  Homestead, FL Calendar , 100 CIVIC COURT , Homestead
  5:15 pm
• Council Meeting
  Homestead, FL Calendar , 100 CIVIC COURT , Homestead
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Nature Journal Club
  Dante Fascell Visitor Center , 9700 SW 328 ST , Homestead
  10:00 am

📣 Homestead Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
  Naranja Branch Library Naranja Branch -
  3:30 pm
• Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
  Homestead , Homestead
  8:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Preserving your Holiday Plants
  Naranja Branch Library Naranja Branch -
  11:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  Naranja Branch Library , 14850 SW 280th St , Homestead
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I rescued this dog along with several cats from a hoarding situation.
  I’ve had him with me the last couple weeks. I had a home for him but plans changed so I was unable to meet with the potential adopter. I’m looking… (Nextdoor Villas Del Campo)
• Esta persona está desaparecida desde esta madrugada.
  Se llama Andres Robaina. Salió de su casa mientras su hija dormía. Siempre va por Home Depot buscando trabajo. Ya se reportó a la policía. Si alguien… (Nextdoor Northeast Homestead)

• Baptist Health South Florida posted a job opening for Floor Technician 1, Environmental Services, Homestead Hospital, $2000 Bonus, FT, 2P-11:30P in Homestead. Apply here.
• Skechers USA Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Homestead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homestead here.

🗞 Nearby News

Florida City

• Developer preps Florida City resi project with $8M-plus bond issue (therealdeal.com)
• Eileen Higgins, after win in runoff race, set to be Miami's 1st female mayor, 1st Democrat in almost 3 decades (wbal.com)
• Best books of 2025, ranked (courierpostonline.com)

Cutler Bay

• DeSantis Grants $20 Million for Biscayne Bay Restoration, $9.5 Million for Florida's Coral Reefs (floridianpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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