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• 16637 S. Dixie Hwy Tiny, unconventional Palmetto Bay Academy wins major praise

  Since its beginning in 2000, the school, located at 16637 S. Dixie Hwy., has fine-tuned its curriculum for eighth- to 12th-graders. It is seen as an alternative for students who don't succeed in traditional classrooms.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 29, 2009.

• 19355 SW 114 Ave. NFL helps Homestead add trees in advance of Super Bowl XLIV

  Then the festivities will venture Jan. 19 to Southridge High 19355 SW 114 Ave., in South Miami-Dade.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 29, 2009.

• 18400 block of Southwest 88th Place Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole a 2002 Contender, Loadmaster trailer and two motors after breaking an electric gate in the 18400 block of Southwest 88th Place between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 19. The motors were valued at $2,000. Damage was estimated at $20.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 29, 2009.

• 17000 block of Southwest 108th Court Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief drove off with a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager in the 17000 block of Southwest 108th Court between 12:45 and 6:30 a.m. Nov. 16.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 29, 2009.

• 17255 SW 95th St. Flooding pushes out residents

  Water, from the first serious downpour in months, caused the roof of her building at 17255 SW 95th St. to collapse. The rain cascaded into several units, forcing the evacuation of several families.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 26, 2009.

• 10500 block of Southwest 183rd Street Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief drove off with a 2002 Isuzu in the 10500 block of Southwest 183rd Street between 11:45 p.m. Nov. 10 and 6:30 a.m. Nov. 11.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 25, 2009.

• 17800 block of Southwest 107th Avenue Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole an air compressor from a 1999 Chevrolet 2500 pickup in the 17800 block of Southwest 107th Avenue between 10 p.m. Nov. 3 and 8 a.m. Nov. 4. The air compressor was valued at $260.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 25, 2009.

• 11000 block of Southwest 157th Terrace Police reports from local municipalities

  A burglar stole a television, DVD player, Xbox and camera from an unlocked house in the 11000 block of Southwest 157th Terrace at 7:15 p.m. Nov. 12. The items were valued at $2,650.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 25, 2009.

• 15600 block of Fairway Heights Boulevard Police reports from local municipalities

  A burglar stole a camera, PlayStation and purse after breaking a kitchen window at a house in the 15600 block of Fairway Heights Boulevard between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12. The items were valued at $570. Damage was estimated at $150.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 25, 2009.

• 17255 SW 95th Avenue Rain floods several South Florida apartments

  Four apartments located at 17255 SW 95th Avenue were flooded by the heavy rains. "I get up every morning at about 5:30 to get ready for school and, oh, my God, water everywhere. I couldn't believe it," said Shirley Toney. "I came in waking him up, and we started sweeping. It's a nightmare."

  Published by Fox 7 News on November 25, 2009.

• 17255 SW 95th St. Rain Causes Condo Roof Collapse In Palmetto Bay

  ...s been a disaster. The heavy rains damaged the roof of a condominium building at 17255 SW 95th St. in Palmetto Bay, forcing the evacuation of several families...

  Published by CBS 4 on November 25, 2009.

• 19100 block of South Dixie Highway Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole a laptop computer after breaking a window on a 2009 Ford F-150 in the 19100 block of South Dixie Highway between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15. The owner told police he had just purchased the laptop at a store at The Falls and believes he was followed. The laptop was valued at $1,762.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 25, 2009.

• 18700 block of Southwest 84th Court Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief took a cellphone, SunPass and radio from a 2008 Ford Taurus in the 18700 block of Southwest 84th Court between 9 p.m. Nov. 13 and 10:15 a.m. Nov. 14. The items were valued at $325.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 25, 2009.

• 9541 Holiday Drive Family of teen mistakenly shot to death prepares for hollow holiday

  While visiting a friend at a home, located at 9541 Holiday Drive, Samantha Meerbott suffered a bullet wound to the stomach when an adult inside the home...

  Published by Fox 7 News on November 24, 2009.

• 9500 block of Holiday Road 14-year-old Cutler Bay girl who was fatally shot identified

  Meerbott was visiting a friend's house in the 9500 block of Holiday Road in Cutler Bay about 6:25 p.m. when an adult accidentally fired his gun. A bullet from the gun struck the girl.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 24, 2009.

• 9500 block of Holiday Road Cutler Bay girl, 14, dies after being shot in chest

  The girl was visiting a friend's house in the 9500 block of Holiday Road in Cutler Bay about 6:25 p.m. when an adult accidentally fired his gun. A bullet from the gun struck the girl.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 23, 2009.

• 9541 Holiday Road Teen mourned after fatal accidental shooting

  ...Police and Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the shooting at a home at 9541 Holiday Road around 6:30 p.m. According to police, the teen was visiting a friend at...

  Published by Fox 7 News on November 23, 2009.

• 9541 Holiday Road Girl shot in critical condition; police investigate

  Miami-Dade Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a shooting involving a 14 year old at 9541 Holiday Road, at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

  Published by Fox 7 News on November 23, 2009.

• 16700 block of Southwest 84th Court Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole $25 and a pair of Air Jordans from an unlocked 2005 Mini Cooper in the 16700 block of Southwest 84th Court between 4 p.m. Nov. 4 and 7 a.m. Nov. 5. The sneakers were valued at $150.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 21, 2009.

• Southwest 152nd Street between Ludlam and Old Cutler Road Village of Palmetto Bay honors Westminster Christian School with Warrior Way

  Seven Warrior Way signs were installed along Southwest 152nd Street between Ludlam and Old Cutler Road using preexisting replacement panels. Stickers with the new designations were attached to the panels to reduce the cost of having to buy a new $1,000 sign.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 21, 2009.

• 8100 block of Southwest 185th Terrace Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole a 2009 Ford F-250 in the 8100 block of Southwest 185th Terrace between 11 p.m. Nov. 13 and 7:30 a.m. Nov. 14.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 21, 2009.

• 17800 block of Southwest 107th Avenue Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole a DVD player and two amps after breaking a window on a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu in the 17800 block of Southwest 107th Avenue between 6 p.m. Nov. 9 and 9:15 a.m. Nov. 10. The items were valued at $850. Damage was estimated at $150.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 21, 2009.

• 15500 block of Southwest 107th Place Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole $250 and a car stereo after breaking a window on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in the 15500 block of Southwest 107th Place between 3 and 8 a.m. Nov. 4. The stereo was valued at $700. Damage was estimated at $300.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 21, 2009.

• 16700 block of Southwest 84th Court Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole $25 and a pair of Air Jordans from an unlocked 2005 Mini Cooper in the 16700 block of Southwest 84th Court between 4 p.m. Nov. 4 and 7 a.m. Nov. 5. The sneakers were valued at $150.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 21, 2009.

• 9400 block of Southwest 170th Street Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief took a 2001 Toyota Corolla in the 9400 block of Southwest 170th Street between 10:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 2 a.m. Nov. 8.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 21, 2009.

• 9400 block of Southwest 170th Street Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole a 2001 Toyota Corolla in the 9400 block of Southwest 170th Street between 10:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 2 a.m. Nov. 8.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 21, 2009.

• 7800 block of Southwest 152nd Street Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole a credit card and $40 after prying open a door on a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban in the 7800 block of Southwest 152nd Street between 8 and 9 a.m. Oct. 30. The credit card was valued at $1. Damage was estimated at $150.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 18, 2009.

• 10800 block of Southwest 186th Street Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the 10800 block of Southwest 186th Street between 8 a.m. and

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 18, 2009.

• 19100 block of Southwest 99th Avenue Police reports from local municipalities

  A burglar stole two laptop computers and a camera after prying open the front door of a house in the 19100 block of Southwest 99th Avenue between 10:45 and 11:30 a.m.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 18, 2009.

• 10800 block of Southwest 165th Terrace Police reports from local municipalities

  A thief stole a 1999 Honda CR-V, containing tools, keys and a checkbook valued at $1,045 in the 10800 block of Southwest 165th Terrace between 10 p.m. Oct. 29 and 6 a.m. Oct. 30.

  Published by The Miami Herald on November 18, 2009.