The Miami Lakes Heat All-Star softball team, from the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, got a surprise visitor last month to speak to them about playing college softball. Abi Valdes, who now attends Shorter University in Georgia, returned to her softball roots to encourage her younger peers to attend college and play softball at their July 14 practice. The Hawks player wanted to give back to the sport that she grew up playing since she was 7...

  Miami-Dade County Public Schools will open doors on Monday, August 24, to approximately 355,900 students to begin the 2015-2016 school year. In order to help parents and students have a smooth transition back to school, a tool kit has been created with information regarding registration, vaccination requirements, school hours, important dates, and school safety. The kit is available online at www.dadeschools.net in English, Spanish...

  Joseph Zaccheo is a well-known name in South Florida high school football. As the Head Coach of the Monsignor Edward Pace High School football team, he led the Spartans to their first football state championship in 2003. In 2005, Zaccheo was named Pace Athletic Director and retired from coaching until the 2015-2016 season.  He has returned as Head Coach of the football team in a move that has excited both the local and Pace...

  Always At Your Side Adult Day Care Center, Miami Lakes’ unique senior care facility located at 13965 N.W. 67 Avenue, is hosting a Senior and Family Health Fair on Saturday, August 8, from noon to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the community including seniors, adults and families. The “Fun in the Sun” health fair is sponsored by Molina Healthcare and Always At Your Side Adult Day Care Center and will feature a...

Hialeah Gardens Elementary School’s PTA is now accepting used uniforms. The PTA requests that uniforms to be donated are clean and in good condition. In exchange for donations, McDonald’s French Fries coupons will be given. Drop-offs can be made in the main office, 9702 NW 130th Street Hialeah Gardens FL 33018.