Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School of Education will host a Job Fair for graduates and students in the teaching profession on  Monday, July 24, 4 to 7 p.m., at MDC’s North Campus Science Complex. The event is free and open to the community.This job fair will further MDC’s efforts to ensure that School of Education graduates move swiftly into the workforce and help to fill the community’s need for highly qualified...

Joseph Orlando Leon, son of Jorge and Daina Leon, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Leon earned a Bachelor of Science degree and an officer’s commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal...

High school seniors and juniors that will be taking the SAT’s this fall must register by July 28 for the August 26 test date. The next test dates are October 7, November 4, December 2, March 10, 2018, May 5, 2018, and June 2, 2018.For more information on dates, registration and subject tests offered, visit  https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise have scheduled a public information meeting and two public hearings on the proposed improvement plans along Florida’s Turnpike between the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and I-75 in Miami-Dade County, on Thursday, July 20, at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street in Miami Lakes.The Public Information meeting is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by an Access...

The Town of Miami Lakes announced Round 2 of the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest is now underway.Residents can win a fabulous prize by taking photos that depict their favorite place or thing to do in Miami Lakes. This is an excellent chance to capture the “hometown feel” and stunning views of the Miami Lakes community.The winning photographers will be recognized  at the September Town Council meeting...