On July 7 at Miami Dade College’s North Campus Police Explorers Academy, participants graduated from their three week long academy that included learning about the importance of the rule of law in a free and democratic society, guest speakers providing information about law enforcement components, visits to an area courthouse, medical examiner’s office, jails as well as physical and nutritional training. Barbara Goleman...

Florida International University’s Clarissa Cutliff earned her second All-America honor of the year, sharing the 12th place spot in the high jump finals in the NCAA Track and Field Championships at the University of Oregon's historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Cutliff, who equaled her own school-record during the event, finished the championship earning Second Team All-American honors following her finish.Her performance...

Melissa King, who served as an assistant coach for St. Thomas University’s softball team, was named the head coach replacing Jeff Norman who’s retiring after 15 years at the helm.Laura Courtley-Todd, STU director of athletics, made the announcement last week during a press conference when she introduced King as the new Bobcats head coach.“Coach King is the ideal individual to succeed Coach Norman and guide the Bobcats for...

Former Miami Dade College baseball player Victor Caratini got the call of his career last week when the World Series Champions Chicago Cubs called him up to the big leagues as a catcher against the Milwaukee Brewers. According to the Cubs’ media guide, Caratini, 23, will back up Willson Contreras for the remainder of the season.Although Caratini’s role is primarily a catcher, he has played first and third base in the minors.With...

Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, is hosting a benefit dinner on Saturday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The meal provided, by a professional chef, will pair with entertainment. Tickets are on sale now for $15 per person. For more information visit the church’s website www.sunrisepc.org or call 305-821-5841 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.