The State of Florida has a service that alerts elders and their families or caregivers about scams, fraud trends and financial exploitation risks.      Called Operation Senior Shield, the program launched late last year also provides tools to become informed and secure, the state said.      “When a senior is targeted or exploited, it doesn’t just affect their bank account - it...

    Councilman Ray Garcia has filed to run for reelection on Nov. 3.      He is seeking a second term on the council after he first won office in 2022.       Garcia, 53, works for Chen Medical Centers in the membership growth department.      He volunteered with the town’s Blasting Advisory Board before he sought public office.       “I...

  American Senior High School’s culinary students impressed judges with their creations at The Education Fund’s annual Taste of Education contest and took home three prizes. The young chefs were among culinary programs from Miami-Dade County Public Schools that competed Feb. 24 at Hialeah Park Casino. Professional chefs judged the work and guests chose their favorite dishes by leaving tickets on schools’ tables....

      Juan Carlos Gonzalez and Raul Gastesi won the Member-Member championship at Miami Lakes Golf Club on Jan. 17 and 18, winning the 36-hole tournament by four shots.      Gonzalez and Gastesi finished with a net score of 13-under 131 over the two days. The first round was best ball, the second round was alternate shot. A pair of teams -- Marty Engelmann and Rubin Perez on one, Luis Arrizurieta and Albert...

    When a car ended up in the C-8 Extension Canal along Loch Ness Drive, Miami Lakes resident Steven Monroy dove in to help the driver who was alive when she was pulled from her SUV to shore.       That was two years ago.          On Feb. 19, Monroy was at the same embankment with the Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee, Mayor Josh Dieguez and council members Steven...