NEWS FROM: Allapattah, Brownsville, Bunche Park, Liberty City, Miami Gardens, Norland, North Central, Opa-locka
DORAL | A thief stole video equipment, two cellphones and a purse from a 2009 Chrysler van in the 1400 block of Northwest 107th Avenue between 5:30 and 9 p.m. July 3. The items were valued at $170.
Miami Springs is an officially designated Tree City USA. Yet, it is allowing the destruction and removal of hundreds (if not thousands) of mature Australian pine trees that harbor native bird species.
A water and sewer billing system designed to promote conservation is hitting Opa-locka residents in the wallet while giving a pass to businesses.
MIAMI GARDENS | A thief stole a Taurus handgun, a Nintendo, a cellphone and CDs from an unlocked 2007 Nissan Maxima in the 18000 block of Northwest 36th Avenue between 1 and 8:15 a.m. July 4. The items were valued at $725.
It wasn't just that she was about to receive an associate degree in international relations after two years of hard work. Anahi Cortada burst into tears upon hearing Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus President Dr. José A. Vicente announce she had also won a prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship worth up to $60,000 to continue her education.
Miami-Dade District 3 senior citizens get lessons in hurricane preparedness.
The Marriott by The Bay provided the ideal setting to kick off a 50th Milestone Celebration for the Booker T. Washington Class of 1959.
We are facing the most difficult economic period that has occurred in our life times. Some companies have lost more than 5 percent of their net worth. Highly paid executives have lost their jobs and homes. Middle class white men stand in the unemployment office to apply for benefits. I have seen people with 2008 and 2009 cars pull up to the gas pump and spend $5.
T he history of the first half of the 20th century in the United States will continue to be incomplete without information about the feelings and point of view of those who lived and witnessed racial segregation by custom and law from 1900 to 1965.
Although I am on vacation, I have received many e-mails from parents who have found unwanted stuff on their kid's computer. Below is a partial article published by the National Crime Prevention Council as part of their effort to educate parents. You can read the full article by visiting www.ncpc.org, since my column space is limited. But this should get you started on this subject.
Volunteers pitch in to give a foster home for teen girls a much-needed makeover.
Opa-locka city officials halted a spate of street renamings with an 18-month moratorium.
Opa-locka Vice Mayor Myra Taylor led a celebration to honor fathers during the city's Father's Day tribute.
MIAMI GARDENS | Police arrested a 20-year-old Miami man on a charge of burglary after they said he broke into the Family Dollar store in the 21300 block of Northwest Second Avenue at 3:45 a.m. June 26.
W e all keep hearing that not many people will be traveling by road because of the outrageous gas prices, yet for those that will I want to send you off with some tips that will make your vacation more pleasant. So here are some tips for your trip.
The rain was a gift. It came suddenly from the south, and we didn't have time to get off the island before the water started blowing in sideways, making it impossible to stay dry under our tent without sides.
A year ago, Stephanie Sylvestre had climbed the corporate ladder at Burger King, where she commanded a six-figure salary and lived in a comfortable home in Coconut Grove.
Community Council 5, along with some residents, wants to change the name of the area to North Pointe.
MIAMI GARDENS A burglar stole two televisions and computer after prying open a front door at a house in the 21200 block of Northwest 14th Place between 6:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. June 25. The items were valued at $4,890. Damage was estimated at $200.
A CAROL CITY CLINIC CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Make a Wish Veterans, a local service organization for veterans, likely will change its name after being pressured by Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that helps children with life-threatening illnesses.
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