Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during March:For Children and Families:Talk, Read, Sing Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, March 9, 16,23 and 30.Library Lego Club – Join for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18.MOVE IT! SHAKE...

St. Andrews Lutheran Church will have a yard sale on Saturday, March 4 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church, located at 575 W. 68 Street, is raising funds to provide continuing support for the church’s food bank and other ministry activities.

Florida International University volleyball standout Tia Clay was named one-of-14 recipients of the Conference USA Spirit of Service award, the conference office recently announced. The Spirit of Service award recognizes the community service efforts of the league's student-athletes, based upon significant community service, good academic standing and participation in their elected sport.Clay was the only Panther to receive the award and...

The Mater Lakes Academy’s Bears Wrestling team recently competed at the District 15-1A tournament. Two of the Bears won first place in their respective weight classes, sophomore Nestor Nunez at 152 lbs. and junior Cole Schwartzberg, in the 220 lbs. weight class. Omar Armengol, Haniel Suris, and Serguiz Velez, finished in second place in their weight classes.  “We are looking to qualify some of our wrestlers to compete in...

Not bad for a debut by Florida International University junior transfer Kasandra Castle.Castle was named Conference USA Player of the Week by CollegeSportsMadness.com for her 12-RBI performance last weekend at the Felsberg Invitational in Miami.In her debut, she had seven hits in 19 at bats, driving in a team-high 12 runs in six games for the weekend, helping the Panthers to a 5-1 mark to begin the season. In  FIU’s 12-4...