The Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival was a draw once more this year, for ticket holders and those who wished they were.       Guests lined up 40 minutes early in the cool night air to get into the festival that featured 27 restaurants and food vendors and 26 vintners and beverage companies.       As the night progressed, residents in the nearby Windmill Gate community lined up...

     The Lawton Chiles Middle School robotics team, the LCMS Eagles, showed off their skills at the Jan. 11 VEX IQ Mix and Math Robotics Competition.  Howard D. McMillan Middle School in Miami hosted teams to show off their work in robotics. The Eagles placed eighth overall in the competition and took home the Judge’s Award.       “We are incredibly proud of Kaelin Mueller, Hailey...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes for students in the month of February.      Call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.      The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and closed Sunday. Homework Help...

    The Education Advisory Board is accepting nominations for the 2026 Awards of Excellence, presented each year to honor outstanding students and educators for contributions to their schools and community.       The Awards recognize exceptional dedication, leadership and service by individuals who embody excellence, integrity, and commitment and who inspire their peers and mentors.      Student...

     Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High Speech and Debate team continue their win streak taking 1st Place at the Stearns, Weaver, Miller Policy Debate Tournament on Jan. 10.  The competition held at Miami Dade College’s North Campus is part of the Miami Dade Urban Debate League. The Trojans took home the team sweepstakes trophy, which is 1st Place for the competition, the school said.      ...