The holiday season has begun, which means it’s time to bring out the trees, lights and decorations from storage to fill you home with holiday cheer. However, the joy of the holidays also brings the risk of fires and injuries triggered by their improper use. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one of every 40 reported Christmas tree fires in homes resulted in a casualty. Additionally, 32 percent of...

  Opa-locka Airport, the air traffic reliever to Miami International Airport and hosted U.S. presidents arriving in town and celebrity travelers, now has a new name. Last month, Miami-Dade County commissioners voted to rename the historical property Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport. The move, according to Commissioner Barbara Jordan, was to rebrand the airport to increase visibility and enhance aviation traffic.  It was also an...

  Voice of Love Training and Development, in partners with The Children’s Trust, is hosting the annual Cross Country Jingle Bell Jog 5K on December 6 at 8 a.m. The race will be held at Shula’s Golf Club’s Executive Par 3 course, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Pre-registration is $25 and $30 on the day of the race.  There will be free activities for children including a fun kid’s dash with prizes, bounce house, face...

  Mother of Our Redeemer (MOR) Catholic School’s preschoolers have raised over $4,000 for the St. Jude Foundation and they are just getting started. The tiniest students are making the largest impact in the community for children with cancer by raising funds for cancer research and treatment. The children rode their tricycles, bikes, and scooters in MOR’s First Trike-A-Thon on November 20. When they finished with their laps,...

 

The Bob Graham Education Center Dance Team and Jump Rope Team continued tradition by participating in the town's annual event, the Miami Lakes Veteran's Day Parade.