Town honors dedication of Spanish teacher, students

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026

      For Maria Nordase, teaching Spanish to her students is a skill that will take them around the world.      One of her pupils is an older gentleman who translates for his daughters when they visit Spain. Then...

HML wins 2nd Place at Model United Nations contest

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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...

Pace creates tribute to ‘beloved’ Director of Advancement Celia Rouco

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 29, 2026

    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...

Town plants a tree for Arbor Day

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 29, 2026

     For the 19th year, Tree City USA has designated Miami Lakes a “tree city.” The town acknowledged the recognition and celebrated Arbor Day by planting a Cathedral Oak tree in Park 21, a block west of Miami Lakes K-8 Center School.       Girl Scout Troop 902 members Arianna Anderson read the Pledge of Allegiance and Aurora Medina recited a poem to celebrate the day.     ...

County launches renovation of Miami Lakes Branch Library

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 29, 2026

    Forty-five years ago, Miami-Dade County opened a branch of its library system in Miami Lakes on land that the Sengra Corporation, later called The Graham Companies, donated for the public good.      Officials gathered on April 20 outside the shell of that building at 6699 Windmill Gate Road to kick off an extensive renovation that will last until 2028.      “This is one of our most...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community B Friday, April 17, 2026

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash.   Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive 305-228-9199. Order from Doctorlimon.com. Indoor/outdoor dining; delivery; take-out; Foodie Order; Uber...
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