Growing up in Miami Lakes Lorenzo Hampton Jr., knew baseball was his game.His dad is former Miami Dolphins running back Lorenzo Hampton Sr., but his son decided not to follow in his footsteps and try America’s favorite pastime instead.It paid off.Hampton,who just finished his senior season at Florida International University was recently drafted in the 28th round of the 2019 MLB draft by the Miami Marlins.He was assigned to the Marlins Gulf...

In preparation for the hurricane season. It is important to stay alert and informed of any severe weather possibilities and be prepared long before and immediately preceding a storm.The Miami-Dade 2019 Official Hurricane Readiness Guide can be found at www.miamidade.gov/hurricane/library/guide-to-hurricane-readiness.pdf. The guide provides tips on what to do before a storm and after a storm and provides a useful Disaster Checklist.Residents...

Miami Lakes’ Special Needs Advisory Board announced a pilot Transition Program for individuals with special needs. The program expands training in the areas of employability skills training, life skills and self-advocacy so they can learn skills to achieve independence.The program is available for 14 to 22 year-olds and 22 years plus.The one week program begins July 22, July 29 and August 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mary Collins...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. during July at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.Open Hang Nights are scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 and Friday, July 26. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii, and more. Bring friends for a night of fun and...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during June.Lunch Bunch and Bingo - Wednesdays, July 10 and 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying free nutritious lunches. Reservations are required for both events. Visit toml.eventbrite.com.Senior Western Social is a trip to...