On Saturday, October 17, the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) held its 43rd Annual South Florida Journalism Day at Florida International University. Every year the association has a different theme and this year’s theme was Star Wars. “The Media Awakens” included several seminars with titles that were a play on words to the movie. “Help Me iPhone, You’re My Only Hope” was one of the...

  Dr. Marcos  Rejtman, Medical Director for Catholic Hospice, has been granted the Hospice Medical Director Certified Credential from the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. Rejtman was recognized for his commitment to improving the quality of life by displaying professional competency in the hospice industry. The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) is a not-for-profit, certifying body, which was...

  Florida Governor Rick Scott has been making changes in the education system for years, from the new FSA testing to trying to increase per student funding. Now he has set his eyes on vocational education and he announced his new “Career In A Year” plan at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC). Scott, alongside his Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera and State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., was welcomed by principal...

  His House Children’s Home (HHCH) hosted its 12th Annual “Imagine” Charity Gala on Saturday, October 3 at The JW Marriott Marquis Miami, sponsored by Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises and Leyva Capital. Florida State Senator Rene Garcia, Salvadorian Consul in Miami Ricardo Salvador Martinez, baseball player Jeff Conine and many South Florida dignitaries were guests at the annual...

  The accolades and recognitions keep piling up for Miami-Dade School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman.The Jose Marti Foundation and The Hispanic Education Committee recently honored Hantman during the Florida Dual Language Leadership Awards Luncheon.Hantman, a longtime Miami Lakes resident, was recognized with the Seal of Biliteracy Leadership Award for her outstanding leadership in strengthening and providing support to the expansion...