U.S. Marine Pfc. Bruce W. Carter was in a battle during the Vietnam War when a grenade landed near him and fellow Marines.      Carter used his body to shield the other men from the explosive and died in Quang Tri Province on Aug. 7, 1969.      Originally from the Village of Virginia Gardens, Carter was given military funeral honors when he was buried at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami...

Three tributes for veterans are happening in October and November.A Community Salute to Our Military, in Honor of Our Veterans, is being presented by American Legion Post 144 in Miami Lakes and the U.S. Coast GuardAuxiliary.It will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at Amelia Earhart Park, at 401 East 65th St. in Hialeah.Beginning at 10 a.m., packaged food and information from benefits providers will be given to veterans who drive through the...

     About 40 friends, neighbors and colleagues surprised Realtor Rosa Nell Hammer at her Lake Sandra home in Miami Lakes on Oct. 2, for the occasion of her 101st birthday.     “She said it was the best birthday she’s ever had, that says a lot since she has enjoyed so many of them,” said Alex Ruiz, Hammer’s manager at The Keyes Company in Miami...

National Custodial Workers Recognition Day had extra significance on Oct. 2, as janitorial staffers are front line workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The Town of Miami Lakes recognized its team -- Ivonne Carmona, Monica Ramirez, Irene Chico and Yuston Rodriguez -- on social media. Photos courtesy of the town.

It’s been a hot year, in more ways than one, especially so beneath the face masks we’re wearing to keep ourselves, our loved ones and our friends and neighbors safe from the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic. Though the masks can be uncomfortable, it’s fun to see what face coverings folks are wearing around town as we all do our best to stay well.