Homestead City Council

John "La Ley" Ruiz Loses His Boat And Owes Money To Contractors

Lawyer John Ruiz ​A politically connected Miami Lawyer who's gained fame dispensing advice to Hispanic folks who are losing their homes is in his own financial pickle. John H. Ruiz, who hosts La Ley TV, a popular financial advice program on Spanish-language GenTV, recently had his luxury cigarette ... More >>

Entire Homestead City Council Sued for Leaking Sexts

Johanna Faddis​In 2009, the Homestead City Council wanted to fire City Manager Mike Shehadeh, but Shehadeh wouldn't leave without a good severance package. So the council, being as it is a Miami-Dade government body, decided to hire a private investigator. Shehedah, being as he is a Miami-Dade gov ... More >>

After Leaving the County, Steve Shiver Made A Killing In Homestead

Via Steve Shiver's Facebook Former county manager and Homestead Mayor Steve Shiver lobbied city officials despite rules barring from doing so.​On July 23, 2004, Steve Shiver plunked down $1.5 million for 4.2 acres in a severely depressed neighborhood of Homestead. The city's former mayor and ... More >>

Homestead Boards the Butt-Crack Ban Bandwagon

Strike Three, You're Out

Homestead balks at plans to sell its failed baseball complex

The Dead Only Quickly Decay

Before the Bulldozer Bites

Developers circle a swath of land in Homestead as a familiar face reappears in the guise of a real estate lobbyist

Introduction to Ethics

Steve Shiver may not be familiar with the subject, but that's about to change

Accounts Payable

Steve Shiver has always been the kind of public official you can bank on

Enough's Enough

Will the county risk Homestead's future on a no-win lawsuit? Find out on Tuesday.

A Friend in Need

Steve Shiver receives a letter of support from an old pal

Stop the Press!

How thin is the county manager's epidermal layer? Just ask the folks in Homestead

Strike Three

Don't be surprised if you see Steve Shiver's pants on fire -- that's what happens to people like him

The Manager's Many Friends

One thing about Steve Shiver's future as the county's chief executive: It'll never be lonely at the top

Sudden Wayne Change

Wayne Huizenga drives a hard bargain at Homestead racetrack -- he'll make millions while Dade taxpayers are taken for a ride

The Perfect Game