It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year. This year’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. Back on the tax-exempt list this year are computers and computer accessories.No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the...

On July 7 at Miami Dade College’s North Campus Police Explorers Academy, participants graduated from their three week long academy that included learning about the importance of the rule of law in a free and democratic society, guest speakers providing information about law enforcement components, visits to an area courthouse, medical examiner’s office, jails as well as physical and nutritional training. Barbara Goleman...

Joseph Orlando Leon, son of Jorge and Daina Leon, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Leon earned a Bachelor of Science degree and an officer’s commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal...

High school seniors and juniors that will be taking the SAT’s this fall must register by July 28 for the August 26 test date. The next test dates are October 7, November 4, December 2, March 10, 2018, May 5, 2018, and June 2, 2018.For more information on dates, registration and subject tests offered, visit  https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines.

Dr. Yvette de la Vega graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School in 1995 and went on to earn her Bachelors of Science in Education from the University of Miami. She then continued her academic work and received a Masters of Science in English Education from Nova Southeastern University. Upon having her Masters degree, De la Vega’s biggest educational dream and goal was still to obtain her Doctorate in Education. Throughout...