Hedda Falcon admits that she is “very” shy. In fact, when she initially learned that she was named Monsignor Pace High’s Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016, the Cuba-born woman was “embarrassed.”   “My first reaction was shocking and very embarrassing because I am very shy,” said the computer lead teacher for the school’s STEM Academy program. “I don’t like being the...

  Our Lady of the Lakes boys volleyball team finished their season clinching the 12th seed of the All Catholic Conference third annual Playoffs.  On October 17 at Belen Jesuit School, the Cheetahs advanced to the quarterfinals to play the number one seed, Immaculate Conception Celtics. With outstanding play by Adrian Vega, Brian Rodriguez, and Michael Gonzalez, they eliminated the Celtics in two sets by the score of 25-18, 25-20....

  The new Miami Lakes West Fire-Rescue Station 64 is a symbol of the hard work and dedication put in by town and Miami-Dade officials to help save lives on the west side of town. But one man made it all possible when it seemed so far-fetched 11 years ago. The late Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Roberto Alonso was recognized during the grand opening of the facility, 15325 N.W. 77 Court, last week for discovering the FDOT-owned land, where the...

  Miami Lakes resident, Marcelino Sotolongo, has resided in the neighborhood around Lake Patricia since 1999. After seeing the Winterfest Parade in Ft. Lauderdale, Sotolongo began thinking about organizing a winter boat parade in Miami Lakes. So far five residents have committed their boats to the parade which will launch from the beach and across Lake Patricia dressed in Christmas lights, a colorful spectacular for residents and...

  The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is currently accepting vendors for its Annual Fall Flea Market scheduled for Saturday, November 7. Vendors, large and small, are invited to participate in this annual event. Take advantage of this opportunity to clean out your garage and closets and turn your treasures, hobbies, and home business items into cash.    The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Annual Flea Market is hosted by the Graham...