Miami Dade College students Tomas Monzon and Brayan Vazquez, who are members of the school’s newspaper, The Reporter, are on their way to Orlando to participate in the 2015 National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Student Project during the organization’s Excellence in Journalism conference.The event is scheduled from September 18 through 20.The project offers 12 students nationwide an opportunity to receive a...

  For Barbara Goleman Senior High School Gators, school spirit runs deep and sometimes, it’s hard to leave “the swamp.” Following high school and college graduations, a handful of Goleman alumni couldn’t resist walking down familiar corridors and returned once again, only this time, as faculty.Jose Lopez, Sara Yanes, Miguel Arguelles, Isabel Ojeda, Robert Inza, Lorena Cancela, Jeanette Galup, and Ariel Cribeiro...

  Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi and council members clashed over the attorney fees his lawyers are demanding the town pay for his criminal trial and reinstatement cases, as the hot button issue exposed some bad blood with the town attorney as well.The dispute over his court costs finally came to a head at the September 1 regular Town Council meeting, where lawmakers questioned the $3.2 million legal bill without any facts and figures...

  With high expectations as the preseason favorites to win the Sun Conference, St. Thomas University’s volleyball team has posted a fast start out of the gates in the 2015 season with an early 7-2 record after successful runs at the Athletes Meals Classic and The Athletes Meals Invitational.After sweeping both their matches in straight sets over Keiser and Florida Memorial at the St. Thomas University’s Tri-Match, the...

  As she was sworn in as the new town clerk for Miami Lakes, the ceremony was the picture of bliss for Gina M. Inguanzo, who was joined by her husband, three children, the judge who gave her the oath of office and council members, the people in her life who she loves so much because that’s what Miami Lakes is all about.She said her new position gives her an opportunity to help the community and town she has called home for the...