AVENTURA

Aventura directs police to carry defibrillators

After police officers used a defibrillator to save a woman's life, the city commission authorized the department to purchase defibrillators for all marked vehicles.

Police reports from local municipalities

AVENTURA | A thief stole a BlackBerry valued at $500 from a display case at the Sprint PCS store, 18821 Biscayne Blvd., between 3 and 4 p.m. Oct. 31.

AVENTURA

Aventura celebrates its 14th birthday

Aventura will celebrate its 14th annual Founders Day at Founders Park Bayside on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

• Founders Day Flyer
• Founders Day Bus Schedule

Police reports from local municipalities

AVENTURA | Police arrested a 25-year-old man on a charge of driving without a valid license after they said they stopped him for an improper lane change and driving with a cracked front windshield in the 19100 block of Biscayne Boulevard at

Police reports from local municipalities

AVENTURA | A burglar pried a lock off a door at Cut-N-Play, 18787 Biscayne Blvd., and rummaged through the register and front desk between 11 p.m. Oct. 24 and 7 a.m. Oct. 25.

BAL HARBOUR

Bal Harbour red-light cameras working but penalties won't start until next year

Traffic cameras are rolling in Bal Harbour, but violators won't be fined until next year.

NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE

Anchors Away Foundation honored

Community leaders gathered Oct. 22 to recognize the Anchors Away Foundation that helps students with disabilities learn how to sail and the sponsors that make its work possible.

AVENTURA

Bring pet to Aventura's Bar Rosso, help a good cause

Bar Rosso is hosting two dog friendly Halloween events this week to help raise money for local causes.

On Thursday, The Culture Club at Bar Rosso helps out the Humane Society of Broward County with A Bark To Remember from 7 to 10 p.m.

MIAMI-DADE

Creative kids sought

The Florida Marlins are looking for a winning holiday card design.

Police reports from local municipalities

AVENTURA | Police arrested a 32-year-old woman on a charge of criminal mischief at the Del Vista guard gate, 20499 NE 34th Ave., after police said she drove her car through the gate after the guard wouldn't let her in at 5 a.m. Oct. 17.

Police reports from local municipalities

SUNNY ISLES BEACH | A burglar damaged the door of an apartment in the 17100 block of North Bay Road between 8:45 and 4:15 p.m. Oct. 12.

South Florida caterer brings empire to Miami Beach

South Florida restaurateur/caterer Ken Lyon is expanding his empire. Lyon, owner of Fratelli Lyon, a popular Italian eatery in the Design District and Lyon + Lyon Catering, is opening The Cape Cod Room at The Bath Club, 5937 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.

NORTH MIAMI BEACH

North Miami Beach police help in DEA probe wins city $5.47M

North Miami Beach police received a $5.47 million check from the federal government Tuesday for having two local police officers take part in a massive international investigation.

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AVENTURA | A thief stole a purse containing a wallet, a driver's license and credit cards from a Mercedes-Benz outside Aventura City of Excellence school, 3333 NE 188th St., between

REDLAND

Students set guacamole world record

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

MIAMI BEACH

In Aventura, ancient Egyptian mummy gets a CT scan

With the push of a button, the CT scanner whirred and lurched forward. A centuries-old mummy was about to undergo a 21st-century medical examination. In the name of art and science, the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Aventura came together this month to examine the remains of a mummy recently rediscovered in the museum's collection.

Police reports from local municipalities

AVENTURA | Police arrested two women on charges of grand theft at Bloomingdale's, 19555 Biscayne Blvd., after store security said they saw the women remove tags from clothes valued at $2,785 at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1.

MIAMI-DADE

Florida Film Institute teaches kids movie biz

The Florida Film Institute will launch a program to teach teenagers about filmmaking, and students can register to be part of the crew.

BAL HARBOUR

Bal Harbour residents may get garbage fees

Bal Harbour village officials are considering a garbage fee to offset a projected budget shortfall in the coming fiscal year.

Police reports from local municipalities

AVENTURA | Police arrested a 20-year-old woman on a charge of theft at Sears, 19505 Biscayne Blvd., after store security said the woman tried to shoplift shirts, pants and underwear together valued at $85 at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1.