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Golden Glades closures hit four ramps Monday, Sept. 28
FDOT warns Aventura-area commuters to expect closures at four ramps in and around the Golden Glades Interchange the week of Sept. 28, part of the $1.04 billion reconstruction project.
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Aventura shop linked to $272K handbag theft, stylist charged
A Miramar fashion stylist was arrested on a first-degree grand theft charge after police say he stole six designer handbags worth nearly $272,000 from a client and brought them to Cashingdiamonds, a luxury buying office in Aventura.
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Golden Glades closures hit four ramps Monday, Sept. 28
FDOT warns Aventura-area commuters to expect closures at four ramps in and around the Golden Glades Interchange the week of Sept. 28, part of the $1.04 billion reconstruction project.
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Golden Glades closures hit four ramps Monday, Sept. 28
FDOT warns Aventura-area commuters to expect closures at four ramps in and around the Golden Glades Interchange the week of Sept. 28, part of the $1.04 billion reconstruction project.
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View MoreSunny Isles Beach earns state award for drone program
Sunny Isles Beach won the 2026 FLGISA Technology Excellence Award for its Drone as First Responder program, the first fully operational law enforcement drone program in Florida.
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View MoreBoil water notice issued for South Ocean Drive after main break
A 16-inch water main break on Hibiscus Drive has disrupted service along South Ocean Drive, triggering a precautionary boil water notice for affected residents and businesses.
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View MoreUSDA 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 MoreHeat 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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View MoreMiami-Dade confirms two flesh-eating bacteria cases
Miami-Dade County has two confirmed Vibrio vulnificus cases in 2026, the county's first in three years, as Florida reports 14 cases and two deaths statewide during the high-risk season for the potentially deadly infection.
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View MoreAventura company recalls 30,000 pounds of beef that skipped federal inspection
Aventura-based Corte Argentino USA LLC is recalling approximately 29,628 pounds of raw Argentinian beef that entered the U.S. without required federal reinspection; the product was distributed in Florida and Texas and may still be in consumers' freezers.
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View MoreBroward sheriff bought covert smart glasses for undercover unit with no public policy
The Broward County Sheriff's Office quietly purchased Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses for undercover officers with no disclosed use policy, raising questions about whether Aventura-area police departments are using or plan to use the covert wearable cameras.
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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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