Three separate entities are housed within the office that overlooks Main Street in Miami Lakes at 6710 Main Street, Suite 900. Despite being little known to the town’s residents, they are behind the scenes doing the work to keep Miami Lakes and areas far beyond safe. Specialized Investigations Solutions was created first by Jay Marin following 13 years on the police force. He launched Specialized Investigations in 2013 and has...

JetStream Federal Credit Union once again partnered with CFT (Center for Financial Training) and Miami Dade College for their On-the-Job training program.The program allows highly motivated students a real learning opportunity in their field of study. The students apply what they have learned in class to a job setting and further develop their knowledge and skills. Each student is required to work 160 hours during the semester.The JetStream...

Miami Lakes resident and violinist Jessica Mendoza recently performed at Florida International University’s “Fantastic Season Finale” as the first violinist.The 10-year-old Miami Lakes K-8 Center student previously performed at the University of Miami and Florida University.Mendoza, a native of Venezuela, is very passionate about her young career as a violinist and dreams of playing on a bigger stage.She currently takes...

As the 2016-2017 school year draws to a close, a host of local high school student-athletes were honored for their performances in the classroom and on the athletic fields for spring sports.The Miami Herald recognized a group of students who were nominated for the Dade Scholar Athletes award, a winner for girls’ player of the year, a finalist for male athlete of the year and others  named to the 2016-2017 All-Dade teams for...

While reshaping the future of the women’s basketball program, St. Thomas University has looked to the past.Candace Walker was named head coach of the Bobcats, returning to her alma mater where she served as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team.Walker previously spent the last four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.“I am thrilled to be a part of the Bobcat family once again,”...