FAIRWAY ESTATES

Lecture will focus on Fla.'s rich military history

A lecture will talk about South Dade's involvement in World War II, including a blimp station, troop training and going overseas.

Police reports from local municipalities

TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole tools valued at $400 from a 2000 Ford F-350 in the 2500 block of Southwest 109th Avenue between 9 p.m. Oct. 28 and 7 a.m. Oct. 29.

Police reports from local municipalities

SWEETWATER AREA | A thief stole a 1996 Ford van in the 1400 block of Northwest 107th Avenue sometime between March 18 and Sept. 14. The owner only discovered the missing van when he returned to the country on Oct. 23.

SWEETWATER

Credit line for Sweetwater will help with two big projects

The Sweetwater City Commission secured a $2.5 million credit line to help with improvements at the city's senior center and an ongoing sewer drainage project.

SOUTH MIAMI-DADE

Film at FIU's Muslim Film Festival explores virginity issue in Islam

The screening of an independent film at FIU's Muslim Film Festival gets students talking about sex and Islam.

`Dream Big' honoree on Hispanic Chamber

Dreaming to make a difference is what Liliam M. Lopez has always tried to do.

WEST KENDALL

National mentor program helps motivate disabled job-seekers

A Kendall financial advisor joined employers and professionals throughout South Florida who welcomed people with disabilities into the workplace as part of national mentoring project.

Police reports from local municipalities

WESTCHESTER | A thief stole two drills and $200 after damaging the ignition on a 2001 Ford F-250 in the 8400 block of Southwest 38th Street between 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 5:15 a.m. Oct. 21. The drills were valued at $200. Damage was estimated at $100.

Police reports from local municipalities

TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole $15 from an unlocked 1998 Mazda in the 2900 block of Southwest 103rd Place at 5 a.m. Oct. 10.

SOUTH MIAMI

Fashion for a cause at St. Thomas

What began as a simple fundraiser for the eighth-grade graduation ceremony turned into a celebration of culture and the environment, as well as a gift for the members of a family struck by tragedy.

Red ribbons draw attention to substance abuse

`How many people have to die from drinking and using drugs before we realize it is not cool?'' asked Peggy Sapp, president and CEO of Informed Families and volunteer president of the National Family Partnership. The 24th annual Red Ribbon Week is continuing through Saturday and organizers hope they can change lives hurt by alcohol and drug abuse.

FELIX VARELA HIGH SCHOOL

Felix Varela High School students have a vision of their futures

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GET A JUMP ON A CAREER IN OPTOMETRY -- AND HELP THEIR CLASSMATES TO BETTER VISION

Police reports from local municipalities

TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole a credit card after breaking a window on a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban in the 11200 block of Southwest 24th Street between 9:30 a.m. and noon Oct. 11. The credit card was valued at $1. Damage was estimated at $200.

MIAMI-DADE

College students stay up all night to raise funds for Haiti

Hundreds of Miami Dade College students went without sleep Friday night to raise money for Haiti.

The All-Nighter for the Poor program was organized by Food for the Poor, a 27-year-old organization dedicated to international relief efforts.

Police reports from local municipalities

UNIVERSITY PARK AREA | A burglar stole an entertainment system from a 2008 Ford F-150 at the corner of 112th Avenue and Southwest 24th Street after breaking door locks and damaging the center console between 8:15 and 11 p.m. Oct. 8. The system was valued at $550. Damage was estimated at $600.

G. HOLMES BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL

Students at G. Holmes Braddock High School will hold car wash to help family of former student

Monday is a teacher's workday, but some students at G. Holmes Braddock High School are going to school anyway -- to help the family of a slain alumnus.

Coral Gables firefighters place grapefruit tree on new Fewell Gallery

Agrapefruit tree was placed on top of the new 3,000-square-foot Marian and Robert Fewell Gallery built in what was once a parking lot behind the historic Old Police and Fire Station in Coral Gables.

REDLAND

Students set guacamole world record

Culinary students from several Miami-Dade high schools surpassed a world record for the largest guacamole serving.

WEST MIAMI-DADE

West Miami Community Council approves two lingering zoning issues

After seven appearances before the Community Council, a property owner finally got the zoning change and special exception needed to start building four homes on a vacant lot in Westchester.

Police reports from local municipalities

SWEETWATER AREA | A thief tried to steal jewelry valued at $17.60 from a Forever 21 store in the 11300 block of Northwest 12th Street after taking them from a display and sticking them in her purse between 4 and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 7. The 29-year-old woman was detained by a store security guard until police arrived.