Ciara Diaz won the Miss South Florida Teen category in the Miss America pageant circuit.      Ciara, 16, was one of three teen titlists in the competition held March 16 at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead.       To earn her crown, Ciara had to earn points through interviews with a judge, and tests that included answering a question while on stage, demonstrating fitness and lifestyle,...

Officials gathered at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School on April 2 to break ground to renovation of the school’s Ken Mattingly Planetarium and new Law Academy. The planetarium was named for astronaut Ken Mattingly, who grew up in Hialeah, School Board Member Roberto Alonso said.       Carivon Construction won the contract for the $2.3 million project that may be completed in 2025, the school district said in...

 Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s Model United Nations team attended the Foundations for Leadership Miami Dade Model UN competition held March 9 at Miami Dade College North Campus.       “For the first time in the history of the school’s law program, they took home the Secretary General’s Award for highest performing school at the conference of over 250 students from around South Florida,”...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.   Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.   Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.    To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.   The STEMology Club  Wed., April 17   4 p.m.  – 5...

     The Florida Power & Light Company is accepting applications for its $20,000 robotics scholarship for a high school senior.      The utility’s goal is to empower young minds and cultivate future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to a media release.     A talented student who has a passion and potential in robotics is sought for the...