St. Thomas University announced on Feb. 8 the naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.      It is the first law school in America to honor a practicing Black attorney in such a way, St. Thomas said.      “The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at St. Thomas University is the latest step in an effort to encourage bridge-building among the legal profession,...

     Veterans who have illnesses related to exposure to burn pits or Agent Orange may benefit from the 2022 PACT Act and can learn more at the Veterans Resource Center in Miami Lakes.      The center welcomes former members of the military and their dependents who live or work in Miami-Dade County, Social Worker and Veterans Service Specialist Kenneth I. Peters said.      “The VA has...

    The multi-million-dollar road expansion and bridge project to connect the north and south sides of Northwest 59th Avenue may move forward after a federal grant was awarded to the Town of Miami Lakes.      U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral, announced a $3 million Community Project funding grant to town officials gathered Feb. 21 on the north bank of the Biscayne Canal.      “Your hard...

Jessica Joseph  Manager of Philanthropy & Public Relations, Catholic Hospice Miramar “I love the Thin Mints and [Tagalongs], they’re all delicious,” Jessica Joseph said.  “I can buy five boxes and eat them all by myself and my kids and I will be fighting for those cookies.” Barbara Hassall President, GFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah  Fort...

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information.  RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Feb. 15 Teen Open Hang at The Spot. Enjoy free food and refreshments during the bi-monthly teen hangout at The Spot.  Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 6 p.m. Free. Feb. 16 Mount Sinai Lecture Series. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee and Mount Sinai for...