CORAL GABLES

Coral Gables city manager announces search for permanent police chief

City manager Patrick Salerno said he will take the search nationwide to find a new police chief.

SOUTH MIAMI

South Miami's ex-manager suing city over records requests

The former city manager is suing South Miami for commissioners' e-mail and phone records. The city clerk says phone records are unavailable.

CORAL GABLES

Country Club of Coral Gables outdoor plans draw mixed feelings

More than 100 people came out to the Country Club of Coral Gables Tuesday to discuss a proposed plan to add outdoor seating along a residential corridor.

SOUTH MIAMI

South Miami voters to decide city board member issue

South Miami city commissioners decided Tuesday that allowing members to choose candidates for city boards and committees is the best way to go. Voters will have their say in February.

WEST MIAMI

West Miami's mayor under fire for giving key to city to Ecuador's consul general

West Miami commissioners and residents are blasting Mayor Cesar Carasa after he gave a key to the city to Ecuador's consul general.

CORAL GABLES

New knitting store in Coral Gables creates a community

It's a Thursday afternoon, and a group of women are sitting at a dining room table chatting and crocheting.

The TV is off, and cellphones neatly line the wood table.

CORAL GABLES

Teen-led organization to hold panel about domestic abuse

A teen organization dedicated to ending domestic violence will hold a panel discussion on domestic abuse today in Coral Gables.

Police reports from local municipalities

FLAGAMI AREA

A thief stole $50 after breaking a window on a 1999 Acura Integra at the corner of 11th Street and Northwest 72nd Avenue between 12:15 and 12:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Damage was estimated at $200.

CORAL GABLES

As artist, ex-Coral Gables detective is still on the case

A former Coral Gables detective was recognized by the North Miami police department for her work in creating a clay face from a skull found in the 1980s in hopes of identifying the victim.

CORAL GABLES

Gables leaders battle plan to halt annexations

Coral Gables leaders are asking the county to reconsider placing a moratorium on annexation of unincorporated Miami-Dade areas.

SOUTH MIAMI

Ideas exchanged for South Miami city charter

Residents suggested possible tweaks in the city charter at the first of two town hall meetings.

CORAL GABLES

At 69, Coral Gables tennis player is at top of her game

A Coral Gables senior tennis champ takes her game to Australia to represent the United States.

CORAL GABLES

Coral Gables street sweeper gets ticket for hitting UM student

Coral Gables police find no criminal negligence in an accident that critically injured a University of Miami student.

CORAL GABLES

Country Club of Coral Gables operator to discuss outdoor plans

The operator of the Country Club of Coral Gables will meet with homeowners Tuesday to discuss the proposed plan to have outdoor seating.

SOUTH MIAMI-DADE

Farm Bureau honors family of the year

A family -- with sons in Pinecrest and Coral Gables and the patriarch in Homestead -- keeps on farming and earns top honors from the Dade County Farm Bureau.

`Dream Big' honoree on Hispanic Chamber

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

Police reports from local municipalities

FLAGAMI AREA | A thief stole a radio and tools after breaking a door lock on a 2008 Ford van in the 7800 block of Southwest 14th Terrace between 10 p.m. Oct. 22 and 7 a.m. Oct. 23. The items were valued at $350. Damage was estimated at $100.

Letter: Historic building needs protecting

There seem to be some misconceptions about the opinions of neighbors on North Greenway regarding the proposed outdoor cafe at the Coral Gables Country Club.

CORAL GABLES

Coral Gables city attorney is cleared of ethics charges

Coral Gables City Attorney Elizabeth Hernandez was cleared Monday of charges by a city employee that she did not act in the best interest of the city by suggesting he seek an outside attorney.

CORAL GABLES

Coral Gables may pass tougher rules for restaurants that double as nightclubs

Commissioners will consider tougher rules to prohibit restaurants from becoming nightclubs in Coral Gables.