Retired Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Division Chief Foy Jenkins recently became the fire chief of Morrisville, North Carolina. The town celebrated his appointment with a Change of Command Ceremony in front of Morrisville's Fire Station One. A contingent of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel, including Fire Chief Dave Downey, was on hand to witness the passing of the trumpet, a time-honored fire service tradition announcing a new chief. Chief Downey...

Families looking for a day of fun and fitness need look no further than the Orange Bowl’s event Family Fun & Fit Day presented by Sunshine Health. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Augiust 12, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex at 3000 N.W. 199 Street in Miami Gardens. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.orangebowl.org for more information.

Florida International University linebacker Anthony Wint was named to Conference USA preseason All-League honoree on defense, honors selected by the conference’s 14 head coaches.Wint, a senior, who started all 12 games for the Panthers, earned Second-Team All-C-USA  honors last season.He finished his junior season with 108 tackles (57 solo), 6.5 tackles for losses, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.The 108 tackles on the...

His House Children’s Home (HHCH), will host its annual “Imagine” Charity Gala on October 14 at 7 p.m. at The JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 225 Biscayne Blvd. Way, in Miami and is asking the community to save the date.Dignitaries have attended the event in past years to raise awareness and support for South Florida’s growing number of foster kids. Known for their spectacular Silent Auction items, His House Children’s...

New Testament Baptist Church is hosting an end-of-summer-picnic for all families in the community. This family fun event is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6601 N.W. 167 Street on the soccer field. Parking is $3. The event, “End of the Summer Splash” will have water slides for children and several water games. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshments will be for sale. The church requests that...