Back in the day, if a firefighter’s protective jacket smelled of smoke or their helmet was melted or nicked at the end of a shift, it was considered a sign of bravery, or a badge of honor.       But as the number of cancer diagnoses among firefighters, paramedics and police officers rise, caring for turnout gear stained from dangerous scenes is considered a way to help prevent disease, experts...

     The sounds of clinking glasses, laughter and music filled Optimist Park during the 5th Annual Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival.       Event co-founder Lynn Matos was at a loss for words the night of Feb. 4, when clouds threatened to drench the charity event that attracts 1,000 neighbors.       Those ticket buyers fund the Miami Lakes Town Foundation and its community-oriented...

Gia Angulo  Homeschool student Cooper City “Clothes and a teddy bear,” Gia Angulo, 5, said. “[I also like] a card."  Ethan Grimberg  Homeschool student North Miami Beach “Something that I want that I don’t usually get is respect,” Ethan Grimberg, 8, said. “I don’t actually get a lot of that during the year.” Maiah...

 Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  CANCELED. CHECK WITH THEATER FOR RESCHEDULED PERFORMANCES Feb. 3 - Feb. 26 “Tribes” by Nina Raine. The Main Street Players’ latest production is a play about a deaf man who bonds with a woman who is losing her hearing. It is directed by Lowell Williams. Friday...