Mater Academy High teacher Larissa Perez was recognized as a Springboard Teacher of Distinction at the annual AP College Board Conference in Washington D.C.Perez is the first-ever mathematics teacher to be awarded with the honor.She shares the honor with Alyssa Broussard, a sixth grade English Language Arts teacher at LJ Alleman Middle School in Louisiana and Amanda Olinger, a 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts teacher at Harrisburg...

Immaculate Conception Catholic School is hosting its annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 22, beginning with registration and check-in at 10:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Miami, 6801 N.W. 186 Street.After registration and check-in, lunch will be served and the event will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. and end by 5 p.m. with a post tournament awards ceremony and dinner. Lunch and dinner are included with the entry fee....

It’s official. Marilyn Ruano is the newest Miami Lakes Town Council member following an unanimous vote to replace vice mayor Tony Lama, who resigned after he accepted a job offer with Amazon in Seattle, Washington.At last week’s special meeting, council members confirmed Mayor Manny Cid’s nomination to appoint Ruano, an accountant, to fill Lama’s seat until next year’s general election on August 28, 2018.Cid said...

Despite a spike in police service and health care insurance costs, Miami Lakes will not raise the rate for property taxes, but the town may not have enough money for neighborhood and facilities replacement projects.The town initially proposed to slightly raise taxes to balance the budget but additional revenues allowed Miami Lakes to keep the same rate of 2.335, while crafting out an estimated $16.5 million budget for next year. Town...

Gus Machado Ford, 1200 W. 49 Street in Hialeah, is hosting a Back-to-School fair on Wednesday, August 9 form 2 to 4 p.m. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be available on a first come first served basis. Elementary and middle school children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsors for this event include the Gus Machado Family Foundation, Sedano’s, Radio Mambi, State Senator Rene Garcia, State Representative Manny...