Monsignor Edward Pace High School held its first Spartan Swine Showdown on March 1. The competitive pig roast raised $38,000 for improvements at the Miami Gardens campus, the school said.      Restaurant owners, BBQ experts and celebrated pitmasters judged the roasted porkers and chose Team ICS (Immaculate Conception Catholic School Celtics) as Grand Champions.       Other awards...

      As the lazy days of summer get started, parents who want to peel their kids away from screens can send them to a variety of camps around town and in Palm Springs North.      From learning to swing a racquet or a golf club to performing in musical theater or mastering STEM courses, kids will have lots of fun opportunities to fill their time while out of school.       Camps listed...

   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....

 The Education Advisory Board is calling for nominations for its annual Awards of Excellence, which recognize students who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership and service and make a positive impact on their school environment and beyond.       Students may be nominated in 10 categories. An educator may be nominated for Teacher of the Year.      Winners will be announced at a ceremony to...

     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...