Several Ivy League schools had to take a back seat to Florida International University’s Model United Nations team, which recently achieved its highest ranking ever, according to Best Delegate, the organization that ranks the Model UN teams based on their performances.FIU landed second place this year in North America and ranked ahead of prestigious national universities such as Georgetown, Harvard and Yale.It is the highest ranked team...

Several Miami Lakes area houses of worship have announced special services and events marking the Easter season. Elevate Church hosts largest Easter Egg Hunt in Miami LakesElevate Church, located at 6250 Miami Lakes Dr., is hosting Easter services with the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Miami Lakes with thousands of hidden eggs. The services and egg hunts take place on Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 15, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, April...

Over 80 participants enjoyed the Miami Lakes Branch Library’s “Move It Shake It” program of songs, dancers and games celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Students from Education World Learning Center in Miami Lakes  joined along with the library’s regular story time attendees. The program was made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.

Miami Lakes Picnic Park West has much more to offer these days with the launch of a new Farmer’s Market taking place every Saturday. Cars fill the parking lots and streets surrounding the park beginning at 9 a.m., right when the market opens. Visitors walk toward the line of tents covering brilliant colors of fresh produce, and the smell of traditional cuisines fill the air. It’s no wonder why the Farmer’s Market has a...

Miami Lakes is the place to be on Sunday, April 2, when the third annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure takes over Main Street featuring live entertainment, food and some of the best classic vehicles on display, to honor cancer patients including the man who brought the event to town.The cancer awareness event, which is scheduled for 10 a.m., is sponsored by AutoNation and will feature the Mantrap band, celebrity chef Andy Bates from the Avenue...