JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, announced the appointment of Carmen Rogers as the newest member of its Board of Directors.A longtime Miami Lakes resident, Rogers is a Certified Public Accountant with her own practice in Miami Lakes. She is active in the community including serving as past president of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes as well as various charitable...

Miami Lakes Detective Myriam Nieves as honored as Officer of the Quarter during the July Town Council meeting. A member of the Town’s General Investigations Unit, was acknowledged for her sustained investigative practices and community goodwill exhibited during the months of January through March 2016.“Detective Nieves is a true professional and dedicated to serving the residents of Miami Lakes,” said Town Manager Alex Rey....

Bob Graham Education Center, located at 15901 N.W. 79 Avenue, may not have multitudes of students roaming the halls as summer break in session, but the school is already gearing up for the upcoming school year with uniform sales.School uniforms are available for purchase, made possible by the PTSA, at the school’s main campus cafeteria on Monday, August 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sales are cash only. Among the uniforms available are...

Students from Miami Lakes K-8 Center share a special dinner with their 8th grade Language Arts teacher, Virnalis Arvelo, at Shula’s Steak 2 to celebrate the perfect scores on the Florida Standard Assessment Writing Exam, formerly known as the FCAT. “I’m ecstatic that we had 15 perfect scores and very pleased with the hard work and results of all my students!” said Arvelo. Pictured from left is Miguel Sarray, Brianna...

Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 22 to begin the 2016-2017 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays. Two proofs of current address are required. Also required is a completion of a "Disclosure of Time of Registration" form, which can be obtained from Attendance Services.For more information visit www.dadeschools.net. First Day of Class: Monday, August 22,...