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South Florida relief drives mobilize aid for Milton victims
Read full article: South Florida relief drives mobilize aid for Milton victimsIn a coordinated effort to aid Hurricane Milton victims, South Florida relief drives are mobilizing essential supplies with the support of local agencies and organizations.
Man grabs disabled victim’s penis in Aventura Mall bus station bathroom attack, cops say
Read full article: Man grabs disabled victim’s penis in Aventura Mall bus station bathroom attack, cops sayA disabled homeless man trying to clean himself in a bathroom stall at the Aventura Mall bus terminal became the victim of a lewd attack by a convicted felon over the weekend, according to police.
‘Friends Experience’ at Aventura Mall chance to re-live favorite show moments
Read full article: ‘Friends Experience’ at Aventura Mall chance to re-live favorite show momentsThe “Friends Experience” opened at Aventura Mall just days before the death of Matthew Perry and it is a great way for fans to honor the iconic character, Chandler Bing.
Man accused of filming woman undressing inside Forever 21 at Aventura Mall
Read full article: Man accused of filming woman undressing inside Forever 21 at Aventura MallA 22-year-old man was arrested Friday on accusations that he filmed a naked woman inside of a dressing room stall at the Forever 21 store at Aventura Mall, authorities said.
Mother offers advice to parents after woman grabbed her baby in stroller at Aventura Mall
Read full article: Mother offers advice to parents after woman grabbed her baby in stroller at Aventura MallA 60-year-old woman was arrested over the weekend after authorities say she grabbed a random 4-month-old baby who was being pushed in a stroller at the Aventura Mall.
Woman accused of grabbing random baby in stroller at Aventura Mall
Read full article: Woman accused of grabbing random baby in stroller at Aventura MallA 60-year-old woman was arrested over the weekend after authorities say she grabbed a random 4-month-old baby who was being pushed in a stroller at the Aventura Mall.
State finds no rodent issues in Aventura Mall Cheesecake Factory after rat video goes viral
Read full article: State finds no rodent issues in Aventura Mall Cheesecake Factory after rat video goes viralThose eating at the Cheesecake Factory inside the Aventura Mall got an unpleasant surprise Friday night when they looked up.
Miami Gardens man poured alcohol, bleach into Aventura koi pond, prosecutors say
Read full article: Miami Gardens man poured alcohol, bleach into Aventura koi pond, prosecutors sayA Miami Gardens man has been convicted of 20 counts of animal cruelty after being caught on camera dumping alcohol, bleach and soap into a pond at the Aventura Mall, authorities said.
Tyreek Hill opens pop-up shop in Aventura, says he’s ‘enjoying every single moment’ with Dolphins
Read full article: Tyreek Hill opens pop-up shop in Aventura, says he’s ‘enjoying every single moment’ with DolphinsDolphins receiver Tyreek Hill held a grand opening on Monday for his Soul Runner pop-up store at Aventura Mall.
Brazen burglar arrested after crime spree that stretched from Aventura to Coral Gables
Read full article: Brazen burglar arrested after crime spree that stretched from Aventura to Coral GablesSurveillance video captured a busy burglar as he broke into several businesses in the same Coral Gables shopping center, all in the same night.
Gunman identified, arrested in Aventura mall parking lot ambush, police say
Read full article: Gunman identified, arrested in Aventura mall parking lot ambush, police sayIt has taken more than two months, but now Aventura police say they have the man in custody who ambushed a couple at the Aventura Mall at gunpoint.
A ‘candy wonderland’ is coming to Miami just in time for Halloween
Read full article: A ‘candy wonderland’ is coming to Miami just in time for HalloweenIf you’ve been looking for a sweet way to spend the day with your kids, a new interactive exhibit inside of Aventura Mall may just do the trick. From the creators of “Candytopia” comes Miami Sweet, a new immersive experience founded by Jackie Sorkin and her company, Candy Kingdom, that’s entirely candy-themed.
Aventura Mall shooting: 5 people injured, gunman remains at large
Read full article: Aventura Mall shooting: 5 people injured, gunman remains at largeWhile police said multiple people were taken into custody, the search continues for the gunman who witnesses said opened fire inside the crowded mall. On Sunday, things appeared to be back to normal when the mall reopened at noon.
3 people injured after argument leads to gunfire inside Aventura Mall
Read full article: 3 people injured after argument leads to gunfire inside Aventura MallPolice rushed to Aventura Mall Saturday afternoon after reports of shots fired. Three people were injured in the shooting and another two were hurt leaving the mall.
Christmas shopping interrupted by flames at Aventura Mall
Read full article: Christmas shopping interrupted by flames at Aventura MallAVENTURA, Fla. – Shoppers at Aventura Mall received a scare on Wednesday after a fire broke out on the roof of a restaurant. Shoppers told Local 10 they heard the fire alarm and were told to evacuate, but a spokesperson from Aventura Mall said there was no official evacuation. It appears the fire started in a restaurant kitchen, but officials said that is still under investigation. Firefighters used platform trucks to get to the roof and supply water and foam to the fire. Officials said 23 Miami-Dade fire units were on scene to battle the flames.
After setbacks, Brightlines Aventura Mall station full steam ahead
Read full article: After setbacks, Brightlines Aventura Mall station full steam aheadAVENTURA, Fla. City of Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman called the construction of the $76 million Brightline trains Aventura Mall station a gamechanger during a ground breaking on Thursday. There will also be a pedestrian bridge built that will lead directly to Aventura Mall. A rendering of the Brightline Aventura Mall train station on West Dixie Highway. The vote to go forward with the new train station by Miami-Dade County Commissioners was a contentious one. The Brightline Aventura Mall station was to have been completed by October of 2020, but then was hampered by delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Popular South Florida malls close early due to threat of protests, looting
Read full article: Popular South Florida malls close early due to threat of protests, lootingAVENTURA, Fla. Two large malls in South Florida closed early on Monday out of an abundance of caution due to recent protests following the death of George Floyd. Aventura Mall and Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise both closed their doors early and had a heavy police presence outside on Monday. Sawgrass Mall closed early due to possible protests and looting. (WPLG)Many residents along Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura told Local 10 News theyve received emails warning them of possible protests, asking them to avoid the area. In Palm Beach County, Boca Ratons Town Center Mall closed at 2 p.m. for the same reason as its southern counterparts.
Police identify gunman who opened fire inside Aventura Mall department store
Read full article: Police identify gunman who opened fire inside Aventura Mall department storeAVENTURA, Fla. Police have identified the man who sent bullets flying inside the Nordstrom store at Aventura Mall on Friday morning. Sky 10 shows a police vehicle parked outside the Nordstrom store at Aventura Mall. Two people were initially taken into custody, but authorities only identified Belony on Saturday. At last check, one of the victims remained in critical condition after undergoing surgery and the other is stable condition. MORE: Workers inside Aventura Mall talk about tense moments after Nordstrom shooting
2 injured in incident at Aventura Mall
Read full article: 2 injured in incident at Aventura MallAVENTURA, Fla. Two people were taken as trauma alerts to Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Friday morning following an incident at Aventura Mall, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials confirmed. Sky 10 was above the scene as two ambulances drove away from the mall. An employee took to Twitter shortly after the incident, claiming a shooting had occurred inside the Nordstrom store, however authorities did not immediately confirm how the two people were injured. The employee said the shooting occurred on the first floor of the store following an argument between customers. She said the store was evacuated after the incident.
Workers inside Aventura Mall talk about tense moments after Nordstrom shooting
Read full article: Workers inside Aventura Mall talk about tense moments after Nordstrom shootingAVENTURA, Fla. Employees working inside the Aventura Mall when shots were fired at a Nordstrom store said frightening and tense moments gave way to them being instructed by swift acting managers who worked to keep everyone safe. "We had to evacuate everybody out of the store," Whyte said. Jamia Wimbush, who works at The Gap Store inside the mall said his manager told him there was a shooting going on. He says a manager told them there was a shooting and rushed them to the back of the store. Only the Nordstrom store was closed; the rest of Aventura Mall remained opened.
Aventura Mall re-opens slowly with changes in place
Read full article: Aventura Mall re-opens slowly with changes in placeAVENTURAL, Fla. – There is signage at every entrance to remind shoppers at Aventura Mall to keep their distance, but also to tell them that the mall missed its guests. Mall representatives tell Local 10 that some of the shops are still putting their individual plans in place. Every mall employee must wear a face mask, too, and is provided the proper personal protective equipment or PPE. I took my face mask off for a second to talk to somebody, they couldn’t hear me. They said you have to put your face mask back on.”»To find out which stores that are open, visit www.aventuramall.com for a constantly updating list.
1 dead after Brightline train slams into SUV in Aventura
Read full article: 1 dead after Brightline train slams into SUV in AventuraAVENTURA, Fla. - A driver is dead after a Brightline train collided with an SUV in Aventura on Friday. The crash occurred at Dixie Highway and Ives Dairy Road, just across from the Aventura Mall. Police said the female driver of the Mercedes-Benz SUV died in the crash. It's not known exactly where the collision took place and how far the vehicle was pushed down the railroad tracks. A portion of Dixie Highway in the Aventura area was closed as authorities investigated the fatal crash.
Finally fixed, two separate sewer main breaks caused traffic to stink in Aventura
Read full article: Finally fixed, two separate sewer main breaks caused traffic to stink in AventuraAVENTURA, Fla. - The William Lehman Causeway and West Country Club Drive in Aventura are back open after two sewer main breaks caused a traffic headache. The pressure from the ruptured pipe tore a hole in the causeway Thursday night, sending wastewater gushing into a retention pond near Aventura Mall. On Saturday afternoon, utility workers replaced the 40-year-old line that burst, but then another break happened less than a half mile away. The second break forced police to shut down West County Club Drive near Spoke Road for hours. Utility workers patched up the area and officers were able to reopen the road late Saturday night.
Small monkey spotted near Aventura Mall
Read full article: Small monkey spotted near Aventura MallAVENTURA, Fla. – A small monkey was spotted Tuesday near Aventura Mall, leading multiple people to call police. An Aventura police sergeant said his department has been receiving calls all day from people who have seen the monkey. And this isn't the first time a monkey has been spotted in the area. It was just last month when North Miami Beach police descended on a neighborhood after receiving multiple reports about a monkey on the loose. There was also a monkey spotted in Cooper City.
Shops closed after power goes out at Aventura Mall
Read full article: Shops closed after power goes out at Aventura MallAVENTURA, Fla. – Aventura Mall was without power Friday afternoon after an outage was reported in the area, a mall representative said. One person told Local 10 News that people were asked to leave the mall after the power went out. More than 3,000 people in the Aventura area were affected by the outage. An Florida Power & Light representative said most customers were restored power within an hour. FPL estimates that power will be fully restored in the area by 6:30 p.m.Full Screen 1 / 4 Maxine Tayar said she was at Bloomingdale's when the power went out Friday afternoon at Aventura Mall.
Dashcam video shows police-involved shooting in Aventura Mall parking garage
Read full article: Dashcam video shows police-involved shooting in Aventura Mall parking garageAVENTURA, Fla. – Newly released dashcam video shows a police-involved shooting from May inside a parking garage at Aventura Mall. According to police, an officer spotted the couple May 13 in a Honda Accord that was reported stolen in Hollywood. Police said the officer ordered the suspects out of the car, but Kenneth Taylor, 19, took off in the second floor of the parking garage near Bloomingdale's, nearly hitting the officer. Police said Taylor struck the officer's vehicle, as well as a number of other vehicles in the garage and a garage pillar. The video shows Taylor lay on the ground as responding officers arrest him at gunpoint.