BY EILEEN SOLER He talks in snorts, squeaks, grunts and gurgles and by grinding his teeth. He comes when called, sits and lies down on command, begs for snacks, gives kisses, and when he steps outside for a bit of fresh air (and to do his business), he closes the door behind him.
MIRAMAR
A 64-year-old man told police he was walking into the Wal-Mart at 1800 S. University Dr. in Miramar about 11:15 a.m. April 22 when ''good fortune'' struck. He said a woman approached him and told him in broken English that she had ''important news'' to reveal but could only do it in the secrecy of her car.
POLICE REPORT
In Miramar, a serial shoplifter almost got nailed. A loss prevention officer at the Wal-Mart at 1800 S. University Dr. told police she recognized an alleged repeat shoplifter when he came in about 4:25 p.m. April 25.
MIRAMAR
As a boy, Christian Campana wanted to be a firefighter when he grew up. So when he had a chance as a high school senior in 2006 to test for Miramar Fire Rescue's first apprenticeship program, he gave it his all.
MIRAMAR
On a wish list as old as the city, nine years in the planning and nearly two years under construction, 53-year-old Miramar will see the opening of its first library by the end of August.
MIRAMAR | WATER SAFETY
April Pools Day sounds like a hilariously fun poolside happening where carefree kids play wacky water games and splash about like fish.
NEW BUSINESS | LEGENDS BARBER SHOP
When Cleavon Brewster, 31, of Pembroke Pines, set out to be his own man and open his own business, he looked to his heroes. ''It's the dream of all dreams to make your own difference in the world,'' said Brewster, owner of the new Legends Barber Shop in western Davie.
PEMBROKE PINES
Everglades wildlife, trees and plants are settling into new digs at Pembroke Pines' newest park on the city's western fringe. Come summer, scores of soccer-loving kids and parents will move in, too.
PEMBROKE PINES
Women of The Carefree Ladies chapter of the Red Hat Society will not go gently into next season. In the spirit of the national group's dedication to fun and frivolity after 50, The Carefree Ladies, led by Jan Wells of Pembroke Pines, will host a fashion show called Swinging Into Spring.
POLICE REPORT
Someone ransacked a home in Pembroke Pines and stole items valued at $20,850. There are several motion detectors in a home in the 10000 block of Southwest Ninth Court but none went off when a burglar entered the home by prying open a sliding glass door between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. April 17.
