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Homestead news for Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2 stories from Homestead and Miami-Dade County, in about three minutes.

Local Politics · Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade, Broward Voters Approve School Tax Renewal

Voters in Miami-Dade County approved renewal of a school tax referendum by more than 81% during Tuesday's midterm election, continuing funding for teacher compensation and school safety through 2031. The measure supports more than 300,000 public and charter school students and was first approved in 2018 before being renewed in 2022. In Broward County, just over 66% of voters approved their respective school tax referendum renewal, marking the highest percentage since the first referendum passed in 2018. Miami-Dade Superintendent Rafael A. Villalobos and Broward Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn both issued statements thanking voters for their support.

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Crime · Homestead, FL

Homestead Lyft Driver Arrested for Alleged Assault on Disabled Woman

A 28-year-old Homestead man, Kevin Narvaez Cruz, was arrested Monday on charges including burglary with assault or battery, battery on a disabled adult, and indecent exposure after an alleged incident on Halloween night. The victim, a two-time stroke survivor, told NBC6 that Cruz made sexual advances during the ride, exposed himself in a parking lot, and pushed her into her apartment when she tried to escape. The altercation was captured on a neighbor's Ring camera, and Cruz appeared in bond court Tuesday. Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp offered safety tips for rideshare passengers, and Lyft confirmed it permanently removed the driver from its platform.

Source: NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) Read the full story ↗