In Miami-Dade County, meal application brochures are sent to all households for public school students’ eligibility for free or reduced meal costs. To apply for free or reduced-priced lunchs, parents or guardians are encouraged to apply electronically by accessing http://nutrition.dadeschools.net.  Households may complete a paper application and return it to the school where their youngest child attends. Complete only one...

Summertime seems to last all year round in South Florida but the actual summer months are particularly hot. Sun and water safety tips for pets are often overlooked but are imperative to having a fun and accident-free summer with man’s best friend.Fresh water: Pets become dehydrated very quickly in the heat so new bowls of fresh, cool water kept under shady areas is best for man’s best friend. Pool supervision: Make sure to...

After Miami Lakes was placed on alert over a proposed Miami-Dade County resolution to possibly expand operations at Miami International Airport and Opa Locka Airport, which could have a serious impact on residents’ quality of life, the town’s elected voices publicly opposed the idea for the latter airfield facility. Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez and Luis Collazo attended the July 6 County...

St. Thomas University has been named the 2017 Buffalo Funds Five-Star NAIA Champions of Character Softball Team Award winner for its excellence as a character-driven intercollegiate athletics program.The prestigious award is given to the team that best demonstrates in every-day decisions the NAIA Champions of Character core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. The award further commemorates the...

Fed up with damages to residential properties allegedly caused by the rock mining industry’s blasting, the residents of Riviera Isles in Hollywood launched a petition drive to cease the operations, and they are calling on other cities also affected by the explosions to join their campaign. According to the petition, Riviera Isles residents are asking cities such as Miami Lakes, Sunset Falls, Sunset Lakes, Country Club Ranches, Miramar...