Florida seniors now is your chance to apply for a scholarship from Comcast! Applications will be accepted until Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. The one-time $2,500 scholarship is funded by the Comcast NBCUNIVERSAL Foundation and is to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses only.To apply visit: comcastleadersandachieversscholarship.com. A list of requirements can be found online, for more information, call 1-800-537-4180 or...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in Miami Lakes held its 23rd annual children’s fashion show and luncheon to raise tuition for families in need as well as to support the school’s educational needs. Students from prekindergarten through eighth grade -- 120 in all – wore clothes from Macy’s at the Pembroke Lakes Mall; Zayas Tuxedos & Formal Wear; Zayas Bridal & Quinceañeras; Step by Step; Neptune’s...

Miami Lakes resident Perla Tabares Hantman was reelected chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board for the 2019-2020 school year. It is the 12th time she was chosen for the leadership role, her office said. Board member Dr. Steve Gallon III was elected vice chair on Nov. 20. Tabares Hantman represents District 4, which includes Miami Lakes and Hialeah. Gallon represents District 1, overseeing Miami Gardens and...

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Lawton Chiles Middle School celebrated on Nov. 8 students who made the honor roll during the first quarter of the school year. What better way than with an ice cream party? Especially since 230 students at the school that is at 8190 NW 197th St. in Miami achieved ranking on the honor roll. Ben & Jerry’s in Miami Lakes supplied the dessert at a discounted...

The Mater Lakes Academy’s Thespians will present “Narnia” at Miami-Dade College’s North Campus. The musical will present thrilling battles, a dynamic score and a struggle between good and evil, according to the school. It is directed by Christina Hummingbird Smith.  There are two casts. The performers include Enrique De La Osa; Kaitlyn Gonzalez; Veronica Ginzo; Gage Goodman; Charlotte Delgado; Jaily...