Leandro Hernandez, a member of Miami Lakes’ Boy Scout Troop 49, is seeking the highest rank in scouting, Eagle.As part of his requirements, Hernandez, who been with the troop for seven years, must plan, direct and execute a service project that benefits his community.His Eagle project is to build a square concrete pond with concrete benches, flowers/plants and tile connecting from the benches to the pond at his church, Miami Lakes...

The grandparents of Brigid Faye Walters, Miami Lakes residents Virginia and Joseph Cuthbert, are proudly celebrating the announcement of their granddaughter’s recognition for superior academic achievement and leadership potential which led her to an appointment to the Coast Guard Academy. The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, is an accredited college educating future Coast Guard officers. Admission to...

The Sun Conference named several members of St. Thomas University’s softball team to its All-Conference Team, following stellar performances this past season on the diamond and in the classroom.Players honored were senior outfielder Jessica Matias and freshman infielder Melody Grafals who were named First Team All-Conference. Bobcats junior pitcher Jessica Castiglione was named an honorable mention All-Conference and she also won...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during July: Summer Reading Program: This year’s program runs from now to August 6. No matter a reader’s age, they are eligible for a chance to win a fabulous prize. All they need to do is read or listen to a book, attend a library program or download and listen to an eBook for a minimum of two hours. Stop by the Miami Lakes Branch Library to...

Mater Academy’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students won first place in two categories last week at the 2016 National  Leadership Conference (NLC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Jocelyn  Bello Paez and Yanisbel Ruiz took home first place in Business Ethics, and Hector Bibilonia and Cesar Sierra won first place in Business Financial Plan.Another FBLA student took home fourth place in American Enterprise category, and Elanny...