Mario Knapp is a veteran lawman who retired as a major from the Miami-Dade Police Department after serving 27 years in nearly every division of the agency.         A Republican, Knapp is one of 17 candidates in the partisan sheriff’s race that will be decided Nov. 5. He is among the top recipients of campaign contributions, $130,022 as of March 31, records show.      He spoke to the...

Called the “kitchen table” of Miami Lakes, town officials praised Trattoria Pampered Chef Restaurant and its owner Nashat Ghobrial for his unwavering supply of meals for elders and veterans and for feeding volunteers during the pandemic. The business has been in town for 33 years, Mayor Manny Cid said while awarding a proclamation to Ghobrial on March 12.       “This community has really cherished...

JetStream Federal Credit Union Accounting Specialist Orlando Guerra and Assistant Vice President Maribel Alvarez, E-Commerce, Member Care Center, met the community at the annual Spring Festival at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church and School on March 1.  They provided finance tips and shared information about JetStream’s Community Financial Literacy Campaign. The program is free for businesses, schools and non-profit...

     The Florida Power & Light Company is accepting applications for its $20,000 robotics scholarship for a high school senior.      The utility’s goal is to empower young minds and cultivate future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to a media release.     A talented student who has a passion and potential in robotics is sought for the...

          HCA Florida Palm Lakes Emergency celebrated the opening of its new facility at 18000 NW 57th Ave. in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Its nearly 11,000 square foot, free-standing emergency room will offer care and advanced diagnostic technologies for heart and stroke patients in the Palm Springs North, Country Club, Miami Gardens and Miami Lakes communities.        There are 11...