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Homestead City Council to discuss city's manager's future

Homestead's newly elected mayor and council will meet Monday to discuss the future of the city manager. 1258862023

Youth on board to help kids with needs

Kidz 4 PATCHES Kidz is the newly formed Junior Board of PATCHES, the licensed nursing care facility in Florida City for children with extreme medical needs.

BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK

Cutler Bary artist Brain Trainor exihbits 'Water Art' at Biscayne National Park

Cutler Bay resident Brian Trainor has a knack for snapping pictures out of focus and turning mundane images like shards of glass into pieces of artwork. 1258859134

Top community calls for gratitude

This Thanksgiving, I count my personal blessings for my family: my wife, Alexandra, my two young daughters, as well as my mother, and in-laws. Family is the cornerstone of our community. I am blessed. 1258858104

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Miami-Dade Ethics board drops case against former Homestead mayor

Miami-Dade's ethics commission dismissed a case against a former Homestead mayor, but will proceed with a complaint against a community council member. 1258861386

Police reports from local municipalities

REDLAND | A thief took a book bag and two passports after breaking a window on a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse in the 19800 block of Southwest 216th Street at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 9. The items were valued at $230. Damage was estimated at $300. 1258858743

HOMESTEAD

Homestead city manager's job hangs in the balance

Homestead leaders will debate City Manager Mike Shehadeh's future at a Monday meeting.

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NASCAR finishing season full speed at Homestead

Racing fans will be out in full force in Homestead this weekend to watch a trio of series finale races that will determine NASCAR's newest champions.

Police reports from local municipalities

GOULDS | A thief stole a 2009 Mercedes-Benz from the 22900 block of Southwest 107th Avenue between 5 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4.

Courtesy, communication skills go a long way

Putting on my tennis shoes, I left the house ready for a three-mile senior ``fast walk.'' I hoped the rain would stay at a drizzle.

HOMESTEAD

In Homestead, a salute to our freedom fighters

Andre Herrera attended Homestead's 48th annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday to pay tribute to military veterans, including his father, Sergio, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran.

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Homestead City Council puts new City Hall in holding pattern

Council members are waiting for more information about a new city hall before deciding how to move ahead with it.

Homestead Air Show was a huge success

The Wings over Homestead Air Show was spectacular in every way.

Although the base had not hosted an air show for 17 years, this year's show was extremely well organized.

• After 17-year hiatus, Wings Over Homestead takes flight

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Bal Harbour police give more than money to an alternative school

Bal Harbour police chief and other officers reach out to help an alternative school.

Art supporters celebrate work of gifted Miami Dade College students at Quest for Peace Exhibition

More than 230 art supporters attended the fifth annual Quest for Peace Exhibition held recently at the Miami Dade College Kendall campus gallery. The event celebrated 13 award-winning art students who were honored for their achievements.

Police reports from local municipalities

GOULDS PARK AREA | A thief stole a radio and a purse after breaking a door lock on a 1992 Honda Civic at the corner of Southwest 218th Street and U.S. 1 between midnight and 2:30 a.m. Nov. 7. The items were valued at $150. Damage was estimated at $100.

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE

Homestead military air show is flying high

The first military air show in 18 years in Miami-Dade was a hit with people of all ages. Organizers are already planning for next year's event.

• After 17-year hiatus, Wings Over Homestead takes flight

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Role models show students Real Men Read

A group of volunteers are going to Homestead Middle School to talk about their love of reading.

Police reports from local municipalities

CASTELLOW HAMMOCK PARK AREA | A thief drove with a 2009 Toyota Camry in the 22500 block of Southwest 187th Avenue between 9 and 11:30 p.m. Oct. 21.

HOMESTEAD | AIR SHOW

Display of power wows thousands at Homestead air show

Back for the first time in 17 years, this year's Air Force-sponsored Wings Over Homestead air show was a treat for plane aficionados from across South Florida.

• After 17-year hiatus, Wings Over Homestead takes flight