The Bob Graham Education Center Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Academy competed on January 28 at the RoboSlam VEX IQ competition at the Miami Youth Fair Grounds. The teams’ ‘Savage Robots’ finished in 5th place in the team competition out of the 54 teams competing. The team was led by teacher Marilyn Dieppa.The team qualified to compete in the VEX IQ state competition for their STEM research project which...

In late January, Miami Lakes K-8 Center students took part in the 11th Kids Run Miami sponsored by the Miami marathon. Students who participated accumulated 25 miles during their physical education classes. They ran the last 1.2 miles of the marathon. Along with the teachers, students, and parents, there were three special participants: Principal Carlos Salcedo, who ran 13.1 miles (half-marathon), Physical Education teacher Alexis Garcia, who...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host an Elder Law Community Forum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 25 at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.A panel of attorneys and experts in the areas of estate planning, foreclosure, credit fraud, and personal injury will discuss these and other legal topics affecting seniors. The program will consist of two panel conversations, followed by a question and answer...

Four Mater Academy student-athletes announced their plans to play college football during National Signing Day on February 5. Defensive back Latavious Brini (pictured above with his family and coach) signed his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Georgia, while offensive lineman Brandon Dudley chose the Jacksonville University. Linebacker Jonathan Francois announced he plans to attend the University of North Carolina...

Staff members from the Office of U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be on hand to discuss federal issues and address constituents’ concerns, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, at the Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road.Following executive orders signed by new President Donald Trump, local residents may want to know how the decrees affect them.Diaz-Balart has represented the 25th district in the Miami areas...