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USDA gives Aventura beef recall its highest danger rating
The USDA has classified Corte Argentino USA's recall of 29,628 pounds of Argentine beef as Class I, its highest danger rating, and the Aventura-area importer's food-service distribution means local restaurants may have served the affected product.
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Heat index to hit 110 in Aventura area as advisory takes effect
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for all of Miami-Dade County, including Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach and Golden Beach, from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with heat indices expected between 105 and 110 degrees.
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USDA gives Aventura beef recall its highest danger rating
The USDA has classified Corte Argentino USA's recall of 29,628 pounds of Argentine beef as Class I, its highest danger rating, and the Aventura-area importer's food-service distribution means local restaurants may have served the affected product.
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USDA gives Aventura beef recall its highest danger rating
The USDA has classified Corte Argentino USA's recall of 29,628 pounds of Argentine beef as Class I, its highest danger rating, and the Aventura-area importer's food-service distribution means local restaurants may have served the affected product.
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View MoreMiami-Dade fertilizer ban in effect through Oct. 31 to protect Biscayne Bay
Miami-Dade County's rainy-season fertilizer ban prohibits nitrogen and phosphorus applications on lawns and landscapes through October 31, affecting homeowners, condo associations, and landscapers across the county including Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, and Golden Beach.
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View MoreGolden Glades Interchange closures planned for nights and weekends starting Aug. 1
FDOT District 6 is warning Aventura-area drivers to plan ahead for nighttime and weekend lane closures at the Golden Glades Interchange during the week of Aug. 1–7, part of the ongoing $1.04 billion reconstruction project.
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View MoreSunny Isles Beach officer honored for Intracoastal Waterway rescue
Sunny Isles Beach Police Officer Justin Llaurado was named Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police Officer of the Month for rescuing a special needs individual from the Intracoastal Waterway, with the award announced Friday, July 24.
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View MoreCollins Avenue lane, sidewalk to close this weekend for St. Regis construction
A lane and sidewalk on Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach will close from Friday, July 24, at 7 p.m. through Sunday, July 26, at 4 p.m. for construction at the St. Regis Residences, the 62-story luxury condo project at 18801 Collins Ave.
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View MoreMDFR shares pet fire safety tips on national awareness day
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Jeanette Harrington shared pet fire safety guidance on July 15, urging residents to include animals in household escape plans and take steps to prevent pet-caused fires.
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View MoreSunny Isles Beach police test drone that drops flotation devices to struggling swimmers
The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department demonstrated a drone that can drop a flotation tube to a struggling swimmer in under a minute, building on its existing $250,000 drone program as the department logs 78 beach rescues so far in 2026.
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View MoreMiami-Dade Fire Rescue issues drowning safety checklist ahead of July 25
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is urging Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, and Golden Beach residents to strengthen water safety habits ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on Saturday, July 25, citing the county's high drowning fatality rate.
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View MoreGolden Beach water advisory: stay out of the ocean, health department warns
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County issued a water quality advisory on Friday, July 10, warning against swimming at Golden Beach and two Miami Beach shorelines after Enterococcus bacteria levels exceeded state safety thresholds.
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View MoreHeat index may reach 110 in Aventura area as NWS warns of prolonged danger
The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for Miami-Dade County with heat index values forecast between 105 and 110 degrees, and dangerous conditions are expected to persist through the week of July 13.
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View MoreWasserman Schultz announces $30 million after record Florida child drownings
Florida recorded 119 child drowning deaths in 2025, the state's deadliest year on record, as Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced she has secured more than $30 million in federal prevention funding without specifying the legislative vehicle.
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