Miami Lakes resident Mario Muxo, 16, was awarded the Outstanding Academic All-American for his achievements in the water and in the classroom by the non-profit organization, USA Water Polo. USA Water Polo, recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for water polo in the U.S., hosts championship events annually and oversees the Olympic water polo program, including senior, junior, youth and cadet...

Many people think it is about time that a children's book was published that has the ability to skillfully instill positive and inspirational values. Whilly Bermudez has stepped-up to the plate with his latest book entitled, "WB & The 10 Good Things." Bermudez authored the illustrated book for children ages 5-8. This is a "feel-good" book that parents will enjoy sharing with their kids. With all of the negative images and stereotypes...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School hosted a grandparents' mass and breakfast to give students a wonderful opportunity to spend the morning with some of the most vital people in their lives. The mood in the air on August 10 was easily identified as heart-warming as the families sat, prayed, and ate together. The Pace Chapel was the best place imaginable to hold this event as it unites different generations since Pace is,...

  The Miami-Dade School Board unanimously approved two agenda items proposed by chair Perla Tabares Hantman endorsing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and National Teen Driver Safety Week on October 20-26. There were an estimated 230,480 new cases of breast cancer among U.S. women in 2011. Among these, 15,330, were Florida women alone, of which 2,690 would succumb to...

  New Testament Baptist Church (NTBC) is hosting a weekly support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The counseling is sponsored by the Lay Counseling Ministry of NTBC. The counseling sessions begin September 18 and run through December 18. Meetings are on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the conference room. The cost is $10 per person and includes the workbook and handouts. NTBC hopes to help those grieving to successfully...