M-DCPS earn 97 National Magnet Merit Awards; eight local schools win

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, February 18, 2026

     Magnet Schools of America recognized eight area schools with National Magnet Merit Awards.      The Miami-Dade County Public Schools won 97 awards overall – 61 for Excellence while 36 were Schools of...

Tax Collector coming to Royal Oaks Park on March 17

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Office of Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez will bring the TConnect bus to Miami Lakes on March 17, at Royal Oaks Park. Services offered by the mobile tax collector office include: -- Driver’s license renewals, replacement or reinstatement; --New identification card or renewal; --Car registration renewal; --Adding or removing the organ donor identifier or other restrictions on licenses,...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, March 5, 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...

Who should win at the Academy Awards this year? The show airs on March 15.

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, March 5, 2026

Justin Trujillo   Realtor and Secretary, Cultural Affairs Committee Miami Lakes       “I like [Best Supporting Actor nominee] Jacob Elordi in “Frankenstein,” Justin Trujillo said. “I think it was impressive he disassociated [from] himself in the role he was playing. “It’s easy for an actor to portray himself, but he was able to play a monster, [one] with...

Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy announces scholarship winners

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, March 5, 2026

Four students who are from Hialeah and are enrolled at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, are recipients of full ride scholarships from the Posse Foundation and the QuestBridge Scholars program.       The Posse Foundation awards $250,000 scholarships to attend one of six different schools. It requires the recipients to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and earn high test scores among their...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, March 5, 2026

March 10 Business Networking Social Join the Economic Development Committee for this business mixer to connect with other professionals at Bon Vivant Charcuterie & Gourmet Market. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.  March 11 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon Guest speaker will be Manny Cid, asst. director of Small and Local Business Development in the county and former town mayor. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch...
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