The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free monthly field trips for seniors to attend Miami Marlins games this year. Seniors receive free admission to each game courtesy of the Miami Marlins.Transportation is provided to and from Town Hall, 6100 Main Street. Space is limited and required reservations will open one week prior to each game and remain open until all seats are filled.To reserve seating, contact Clarisell De...

Barbara Goleman High student William Nodal was among a group of cadets who recently completed the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department’s Explorers Academy Training program with an opportunity to learn about a career in law enforcement. Students were engaged in an extensive training program, which is held each summer, including gaining insight into police work through first-hand experience, assisting police professionals in a...

The National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) announced its 2016-17 Board of Directors and JetStream Federal’s CEO Jeanne Kucey was elected vice chairman and Region III director.Additionally, Kucey has been selected to represent NAFCU member credit unions at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia later this month.NAFCU is the only national trade association focusing exclusively on federal issues affecting the...

Miami Lakes resident Edward Piderman was among the 23 former Miami-Dade College students who were recently inducted into the college’s 2016 Hall of Fame.The alumnus were recognized during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Hilton Miami Downtown, which benefits the Alumni Scholarship Fund, for their professional accomplishments and contributions to their community.Piderman is a retired City of Miami deputy fire chief, serving for...

Leandro Hernandez, a member of Miami Lakes’ Boy Scout Troop 49, is seeking the highest rank in scouting, Eagle.As part of his requirements, Hernandez, who been with the troop for seven years, must plan, direct and execute a service project that benefits his community.His Eagle project is to build a square concrete pond with concrete benches, flowers/plants and tile connecting from the benches to the pond at his church, Miami Lakes...