On a recent Wednesday morning, students walked with friends across the atrium of Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, heading to their next block of classes. There is room to move, and it’s an orderly group of engaged kids.      More than a decade ago, the school at 5701 W. 24th Ave. in Hialeah left its rough reputation behind. Focused on teaching math, science and technology, it’s earned high national...

     Miami Lakes AutoMall donated $1,500 to three local educators who serve in Miami Lakes and the surrounding communities.      Fred Senra, a partner in the auto dealer, said the purpose of the donations was to “kick off the 2024 school year.”      Senra met with retired U.S. Marine Col. William G. Perez, shown in the first photo, to present a $500 check on Jan. 18. Perez...

      Bob Graham Education Center recognized students with perfect scores on the FAST Mathematics and English Language Arts exams taken in 2023. FAST, or the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking test, is an annual exam that measures students’ skills at the end of each year. FAST exams also test writing and are administered until 10th grade. The Bobcats’ school is at 15901 NW 79th Ave. in Miami...

     They can appear to be peers: teenagers who want to meet other kids on online gaming platforms or social media pages.      But in reality, they’re adults who prey upon children, typically boys ages 14 to 17, the FBI says.       The criminal will ask a child to send compromising photos or videos and then threaten to release the images unless the victim sends money or produces more...

     The Miami Lakes town council honored Barbara Goleman Senior High School senior Montserrat Hernandez for her community service. Montserrat was recognized on Jan. 16 for her holiday toy drive that benefitted children in Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Holtz Children’s Hospital and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.      Teacher Ana Soto says Montserrat collected 500 toys. Vice Mayor Tony...