Miami-Dade Fire Rescue paid a visit to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School to teach fire safety procedures to PreK-3 students during National Fire Prevention Month. The students learned how to prevent and stop a fire in their own homes and got a chance to hold a large hose firefighters use to put out fires. The students also had the opportunity to meet firefighters and find out about the clothes firefighters wear and other equipment...

  Miami-Dade Fire Rescue paid a visit to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School to teach fire safety procedures to PreK-3 students during National Fire Prevention Month. The students learned how to prevent and stop a fire in their own homes and got a chance to hold a large hose firefighters use to put out fires. The students also had the opportunity to meet firefighters and find out about the clothes firefighters wear and other equipment...

  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...