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...

Summertime seems to last all year round in South Florida but the actual summer months are particularly hot. Sun and water safety tips for pets are often overlooked but are imperative to having a fun and accident-free summer with man’s best friend.Fresh water: Pets become dehydrated very quickly in the heat so new bowls of fresh, cool water kept under shady areas is best for man’s best friend. Pool supervision: Make sure to...

After Miami Lakes was placed on alert over a proposed Miami-Dade County resolution to possibly expand operations at Miami International Airport and Opa Locka Airport, which could have a serious impact on residents’ quality of life, the town’s elected voices publicly opposed the idea for the latter airfield facility. Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez and Luis Collazo attended the July 6 County...