The Giving Gators charity and Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid hosted their annual backpack and school supply drive on July 16 at town hall. Two hundred students received backpacks stuffed with supplies and books, organizer Daylin Garcia said. At the event, kids and their parents could register for a public library card; learn about tutoring, support for special needs students and internships as well as apply for scholarships.  Shown above...

Miami Lakes K-8 Language Arts teacher Virnalis Arvelo continued her annual celebration of students’ academic success by taking high achievers to dinner in July at ML Steaks + Sports restaurant. Since 2010, Arvelo has recognized students who have earned top marks on state exams by treating them to a meal at a restaurant. This year, five students earned a 10 or a perfect score on their writing tests, and 13 students received a five on...

  The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes.  Space is limited. In some cases, you must register in advance for online events.    Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Summer Fun with STEAM Tues., Aug. 2, 9. 11:00 a.m. - Noon Hands-on STEAM activities using building sets, the course is designed for...

     Ahead of its 62nd anniversary on Sept. 6, Miami Dade College’s North Campus is looking to the future this fall by offering a multitude of new courses and the classic areas of study it is known for.      The first and oldest of Miami Dade College’s eight campuses, it will open a new, 14,000 square foot Artificial Intelligence Center when classes begin Aug. 22.       ...

Three candidates are seeking to replace Perla Tabares Hantman, who represents District 4 on the Miami-Dade County School Board. Tabares Hantman was elected chair of the board 14 times and announced in April that she will not seek reelection. Below are the answers from the candidates -- Roberto J. Alonso, Maribel Balbin and Kevin Menendez Macki -- to questions from The Miami Laker. You can meet the candidates Aug. 3 from 7 p.m....