OPA-LOCKA

Opa-locka residents complain of new water, sewer bill system

A water and sewer billing system designed to promote conservation is hitting Opa-locka residents in the wallet while giving a pass to businesses.

BLACK IN TIME | BY DOROTHY JENKINS FIELDS

Mementos from the past help fill in history's gaps

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.

MIAMI-DADE

Eateries cater to late-night munchies

There are restaurants throughout Miami-Dade that cater to those who crave a bite to eat after a late night out or long night studying.

DORAL

Doral to turn 25 acres into nature park

After receiving a financial boost from the state, Doral city officials plan to develop a 25-acre property into a nature park with trails, a lake and fishing platform.

CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

DORAL | Someone entered an unlocked house in the 4500 block of Northwest 102nd Court to hold a party between 7 p.m. June 24 and 1 a.m. June 25, leaving behind dirty pots and pans, tossing a mattress in the stairwell, smashing a lamp and damaging walls and a door. Damage was estimated at $650.

CRIMEWATCH | BY CARMEN GONZALEZ CALDWELL

How to stay safe on the road

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.

MIAMI-DADE

Eco camp a respite from urban life

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.

• Eco Island Adventure Camp

SOAPBOX | LETTERS FROM READERS

Our schools' success should be applauded

Despite difficult times for public schools throughout the state, it's been an exciting year for public education in Miami Lakes.

CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

DORAL A thief stole $2,470 and a purse from a 2009 Dodge Charger in the 11600 block of Northwest 41st Street between 7:30 p.m. June 23 and 8 a.m. June 24. The purse was valued at $600.

COUNTRY CLUB OF MIAMI

Country Club of Miami Council, residents want name change for area

Community Council 5, along with some residents, wants to change the name of the area to North Pointe.

HIALEAH

Home improvement program provides Hialeah family a rebuilt house

City officials recently completed the 60th home restoration through a program that aims to improve the quality of life of its residents

HIALEAH

Man found dead under Hialeah house

Authorities responding to a call about a foul smell in a quaint Hialeah house late Wednesday found a dead man buried under the floor boards.

Hialeah cops rip up house floors, seeking foul odor's cause

Police were lifting up the floors in a quaint Hialeah house Wednesday night to discover the cause of an unusually bad smell. ''We're not sure at all what it is,'' said Detective Eddie Rodriguez, a Hialeah police spokesman. ``Could be a dead person or a dead animal.''

HOUSING

Hialeah helping families rebuild their homes

Hialeah has teamed up with state housing officials to rebuild homes for needy Hialeah families.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Students lauded for doing the right thing

Special students from schools throughout Miami-Dade County were named the May winners of the Do The Right Thing Program (DTRT), sponsored by the Miami Police Department, British Airways, The Miami Herald and WTVJ-NBC 6.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Many July Fourth celebrations will go on in Miami-Dade despite tough times

While today’s economic squeeze has put the kibosh on some traditional Fourth of July celebrations, there are still plenty of spots throughout Miami-Dade where music will play, hot dogs will sizzle and fireworks will light up the night sky

LIBERTY CITY

JP Morgan Chase pulls out of community partnership with a group of black churches

A major bank pulls out of a community partnership with a consortium of black churches.

MIAMI GARDENS

Proposed FPL rate hike upsets residents at Miami Gardens meeting

At a public hearing, opposition is overwhelming to FPL's rate increase proposal.

DORAL

Votes, officials celebrate after mitigation fees are ended in Doral, Miami Lakes and Palmetto Bay

Three Miami-Dade County municipalities celebrated an early Independence Day on June 25 when voters agreed to put an end to a tax the county charged each annually.

HIALEAH

Mayor: Hialeah fireworks show will go on

Hialeah's mayor says the city's Fourth of July celebration is still on despite announcements elsewhere.