HOMESTEAD

Homestead construction extension approved to aid developers

The City Council eased timelines for developers facing an economic crunch to start construction and meet concurrency standards.

HOMESTEAD

ArtSouth musical, 'Refugee' highlights Haitian plight

As a psychotherapist, Marc Joseph witnessed the sufferings of detainees at Fort Allen in Puerto Rico and Krome Detention Center in Miami in the early 1980s.

CUTLER RIDGE

Cutler Ridge Police revert to old name: South District

County commissioners rechristened the Cutler Ridge police district to its original name to avoid confusion with neighboring Cutler Bay.

HOMESTEAD

Seminar teaches students about military academies

A Saturday seminar at the Homestead Air Reserve Base will give students information about applying for entry into a U.S. military academy.

CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

EAST REDLAND | Someone searched a 2005 Ford F-250 in the 13100 block of Southwest 212th Terrace after breaking a window between 1:30 and 7:30 a.m. Sept. 20. Damage was estimated at $300.

HOMESTEAD

Homestead's Paradise Farms hosts local organic dinner

Paradise Farms hosted a national group that brought foodies from around the country to an outdoor, four-course meal.

PRINCETON

Boy Scouts get ready for annual Italian dinner

It's time for the annual Italian dinner of Boy Scouts Troop 69 that draws near 1,000 people for its spaghetti.

REDLAND

Redland church marks 100 years of Nazarene faith

Pastor Brad Fink has been sharing the Redland Church of the Nazarene's history for the last two Sundays. This Sunday, it will be time for partying, celebrating his denomination's centennial.

SOAPBOX | LETTERS FROM READERS

Lerner a good fit for Pinecrest mayor

I have been a resident of what is now the Village of Pinecrest since 1989. Until last summer, I had never paid too much attention to local politics. But during the summer of 2007, the Village Council, led by Mayor Matzner, attempted to force me along with about 1,400 other homeowners to abandon our well water and to connect to the county water system at a cost in excess of $13,000 per household.

HOMESTEAD

Mayor Bell a finalist for statewide award

Homestead Mayor Lynda Bell is one of five finalists for the Florida League of Cities' Council Member of the Year -- one of 10 awards to be presented next month during the Florida Cities of Excellence Awards program.

HOMESTEAD

Seminole author to speak at Homestead Library

Miami Herald Staff Report

HELPING KIDS WIN IN THE CLASSROOM | BY ROBIN L. SARANTOS

Homework is partly a parent's responsibility

Whether children attend traditional educational settings or are home schooled, reviewing, completing and doing assignments in the house fall under "parental responsibility."

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

Gable's Juniorettes devoted to helping community

Girls between the ages of 12 and 18, from all around Miami-Dade County, are invited to start a new year of community service by joining the Coral Gables Juniorettes.

CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

GOULDS | A burglar tried to pry open a back door at Advanced Auto Parts, 22985 S. Dixie Hwy., between 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and 7 a.m. Sept. 24. Damage was estimated at $1,000.

Bodyguard wants a half-million for tribe's domain names

When Steve Thiele registered himself as the owner of miccosukeetribeofindians.com, he thought one day he might be able to mine electronic gold.

PERRINE

Delay in grants perplexes Perrine businesses

About 20 businesses in Perrine are waiting for grant money that was promised but now is uncertain.

HOMESTEAD

Homestead's rise in crime sparking changes

Crime is a concern on the newer east side of Homestead, and some communities and residents have gone to great lengths to try to stem the tide.

CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

GOULDS PARK AREA | A burglar stole $100 and a handgun after breaking a window at a house in the 22200 block of Southwest 112th Avenue between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sept. 15. The gun was valued at $336. Damage was estimated at $25.

SOUTH MIAMI-DADE

Amid housing bust, unfinished neighborhoods linger

Construction slowdown leaves homeowners, new neighborhoods in limbo.

PRINCETON

Miami-Dade Transit joins Habitat for Humanity to craft homes, hopes

By day, Harpal Kapoor runs a department of 4,000 employees, managing a $400 million annual budget. But last weekend Kapoor, director of the Miami-Dade Transit agency, joined 40 of his employees for a different kind of work: helping to build a home for a needy family.