Coming soon: Relocation of express lane entrance for Palmetto Expressway

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Commuters who drive the Palmetto Expressway will want to note a relocation of the entrance for the southbound express lanes that takes effect the weekend of Oct. 11.      Instead of entering the expressway at Northwest 67th...

JetStream Federal Credit Union celebrates 75 years of service to the community

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, March 1, 2023

      It’s a big year for JetStream Federal Credit Union.       The financial cooperative is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and said it will launch several new campaigns, products, services and a new website in 2023.       The financial institution was founded in 1948 when 10 employees with the Federal Aviation Administration decided to form their own credit union.  ...

Save the date for charity car show

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    The Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure cancer research fundraiser is coming back for a seventh year on April 2.       Enjoy seeing classic cars along Main Street and cool off in the beer garden.       For a $30 donation, auto aficionados can enjoy a pig roast, beverages from local brewers and live music.       Returning performers are Ricky Valido and the Mantrap...

St. Thomas University names law school for Benjamin Crump

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, March 1, 2023

     St. Thomas University announced on Feb. 8 the naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.      It is the first law school in America to honor a practicing Black attorney in such a way, St. Thomas said.      “The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at St. Thomas University is the latest step in an effort to encourage bridge-building among the legal profession,...

MLK-8 Center musicians perform solos at regional events

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, March 1, 2023

     Four students from Miami Lakes K-8 Center performed at the Florida Bandmasters Association and Florida Orchestra Association District 16 solo and ensemble events held Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at Robert Morgan Educational Center and Coral Reef Senior High School, both in Miami. A professional judge rated students’ technique as they played solos. Eighth-grader Sabella Scavuzzo on violin and seventh graders Adriana Blanco on...

Veterans can get help at Town Hall

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, March 1, 2023

     Veterans who have illnesses related to exposure to burn pits or Agent Orange may benefit from the 2022 PACT Act and can learn more at the Veterans Resource Center in Miami Lakes.      The center welcomes former members of the military and their dependents who live or work in Miami-Dade County, Social Worker and Veterans Service Specialist Kenneth I. Peters said.      “The VA has...
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