The Homestead/Florida City Community Relations Board Fall Essay Contest is now open. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Essays must be 500 words and based on the prompt “Why is voting important to you?” Submissions are due by 5pm on Friday, November 29, 2019 and should be sent via email to smeeks@cityofhomestead.com with the subject line “CRB Fall Essay Contest.” For more information, call 305-224-4456.