In high school football action, American High blew out Hialeah, 42-12, in a key District 13-8A game, as the Patriots have won four straight games.American senior running back Jo’ Kwan Holmes led his  team with 93 rushing yards and a touchdown.Patriots’ defensive back Marquez Jackson grabbed two interceptions and returned them for touchdowns.He had 110 yards in interception returns.Up next for American is Oxbridge Academy...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been named best in the state for its civil citation efforts for the second consecutive year. According to “Stepping Up: Florida’s Top Juvenile Civil Citation Efforts” 2016 report, M-DCPS ranks number one in terms of utilization of civil citations, calculated by using the percentage of eligible students who received a civil citation. The study indicates that the increased use...

On September 30, World Series MVP Mike Lowell and 100 other Florida International University baseball alumni gathered at FIU ballpark, as part of a weekend reunion to reflect on the memories of the 44-year program.Joining the 100-member alumni was new FIU baseball head coach Mervyl Melendez, his staff and the 2017 team.Melendez addressed the alumni and gave them a tour of the FIU baseball facility. Alumni were also shown renderings for the...

Shula’s Athletic Club announced a “Blacklight for Breast Cancer” week to be held from Monday, October 24 to Sunday, October 30. During the week the club will host a series of fun and energetic-based classes and activities that are open to both members and non-members all conducted in a blacklight environment.“We are very excited about this year’s lineup,” said Bill Higgs, Shula’s Athletic Club’s...

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan took part in the coin toss for the game between American High and Dr. Michael Krop on September 29. The game was played on the new Orange Bowl Field at Ives Estate Park made possible through the partnership between Miami-Dade County and the Orange Bowl Committee. American won the game 19-13 to improve to (3-2, 3-0).