HIALEAH

Hialeah voters keep status quo

Voters in Hialeah showed overwhelming support for their incumbent leaders at the polls Tuesday.

Police reports from local municipalities

DOLPHIN MALL AREA | A thief stole a GPS, a CD, 40 pieces of chocolate and 10 razors from a 2008 Jeep Cherokee in the 11400 block of Northwest 12th Street between 8 and 8:20 p.m. Nov. 1. The items were valued at $400.

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

Miami Dade College North Campus boasts more than 400 palms

Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.

``Students learn a lot about palms even though they aren't science majors,'' said Juliette Llado, Student Government Association president. ``Each palm has a unique way about itself.''

Even in bad times, elderly have needs

The congregation at Christ Our Savior Church (in Northwest Miami-Dade) would like to say a big thank you to Commissioner [Natacha] Seijas for not only serving her community, but also for being concerned about all of Miami-Dade County's residents in these difficult times.

HIALEAH

Hialeah mayor, 2 City Council incumbents easily reelected

Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and City Council members Katharine Cue and Luis Gonzalez were easily reelected on Tuesday.

• Election results

DORAL

Non-spooky characters come to life

Storybook characters replace goblins and ghouls at a day care's alternative Halloween celebration.

Police reports from local municipalities

DORAL | A thief stole a diaper bag, a purse, $300 and other items after breaking a window on a 2006 Toyota in the 8700 block of Northwest 25th Street between 9:40 and 10 a.m. Oct. 23. The items were valued at $106. Damage was estimated at $300.

A Thanksgiving dinner for only $7? It's true

A Harvest Baazar, hosted by the Revelation Christian Academy at 8390 NW 14th Ave., will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the church.

HIALEAH GARDENS

In Hialeah Gardens, get a haircut for a good cause

Students and teachers at Mater Academy are inspired by a teen cancer survivor to donate hair.

Crime Watch appoints new board members

Citizens' Crime Watch recently held its 35th Annual Board meeting and the election of its officers.

DORAL

Coral Gables-based Granada Presbyterian branches out in Doral

Coral Gables-based Granada Presbyterian Church establishes a new location near Northwest 36th Street in Doral.

HIALEAH

Election Day near for Hialeah voters

Hialeah voters will head to the polls Tuesday to elect a mayor and two council members.

Below is a brief look at the candidates up for election this year:

DORAL

Doral's Mayor gives state of the city address

Despite the crippling economic crisis plaguing most municipalities, Doral continues to grow, the mayor says. The city will push forward with expansion plans.

Time to focus on our town's future

I have received hundreds of calls from well-wishers since an incident occurred that destroyed my office. I would like to respond to our residents and well-wishers from outside our town, with a heartfelt and warm ``thank you'' and ``God bless.''

MIAMI LAKES

Miami Lakes helps send care packages to U.S. troops

The town contributed $500 toward the postage expenses of sending abroad care packages filled with goodies.

DORAL

Leaders gather for Step Up For Students scholarship program

Business leaders and the state Senate president celebrate a program that funds scholarships for low-income students.

Police reports from local municipalities

DORAL | A thief stole a purse, credit cards, $300, a cellphone and other items after breaking a window on a 2006 Acura in the 10300 block of Northwest 58th Street between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22. The items were valued at $1,084. Damage was estimated at $150.

HIALEAH

Hialeah candidates make their pitches

Candidates for the Hialeah Council are being featured. Election Day is on Tuesday, but early voting takes place through Sunday at John F. Kennedy Library.

MIAMI-DADE

The United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education partners with national network

An innovative Miami preschool is on track to become a national model.

The United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, a demonstration school for educators and parents, has partnered with a national network that aims to put into practice the best research on how kids learn.

Noted soprano to sing at Miami Beach church

Soprano Victoria Bechtold Kush will be the featured artist at a musical program titled Songs of Love and Inspiration at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's on the Lake, 4760 Pinetree Dr., in Miami Beach.