The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board honored 22 students and an outstanding educator during its annual Awards of Excellence ceremony, held April 30 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center.       The Graham Companies also presented three Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships to high school seniors.      “Today we’re here to give back, to give back to the educators in our...

    Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed Fla. Rep. Alex Rizo to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education.      “I’m honestly thrilled that Governor DeSantis has that confidence in me to represent our state at that level…,” Rizo said. “I look forward to continuing to help shape good educational policy for all Floridians.”      The board serves 16 states and...

      The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday.  Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read,...

Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School’s Model United Nations team took home 2nd Place from the Academic WorldQuest Regional Competition. The HML Global Trojans participated at the March 13 competition at Florida International University’s main campus. Academic WorldQuest is organized by World Affairs Council of Miami, according to a release from the school. It challenges students to deepen their understanding of international...

    The Monsignor Edward Pace High School community gathered on the campus on Feb. 24 to remember Celia Rouco.      Called “beloved” and a “passionate advocate” in a dedication by Surella Rodriguez, the school’s director of Alumni Relations, Rouco died on May 25, 2025.      She was the advancement director and a presence for a decade at the Catholic school in Miami...