The University of Florida named alumni Helen Roldan one of its 40 Gators Under 40 awardees for 2025.      “I’m honored,” Roldan said on March 14. “UF shaped a lot of my world view and things I’m passionate about. It’s special to go back to the university and be recognized. I hope I can do them proud.”      Honorees are chosen for their impact...

     How many Google calendars do you have?       Barbara Goleman Senior High School senior Hailie Prieto has five as she mentors hundreds of peers and manages her extra-curricular activities.      Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Town of Miami Lakes have both shined a light on the Miami Lakes teenager for her leadership and community service.      Councilman...

    Hialeah Gardens High School’s Academy of Law Studies students competed in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ We the People competition in January. The team won the district contest and progressed to the state event and won that, too. The students are preparing to compete in Virginia in April in the national finals round of the We The People test of the U.S. Constitution and government. The team has bragging rights...

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 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...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board are accepting nominations for the academic banner program. The banners are hung from light poles along Miami Lakes Drive and honor high school and college graduates.  Each banner has a graduate’s cap and gown photo, full name and school name.      The $164.03 cost is not refundable and must be sent along with the picture by...