Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton and Councilmember Frank Mingo (right), joined Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. (left) in the grand opening celebration of Springview Academy on August 2. Miami Lakes resident Lety Carvajal (second from left) is the owner and head administrator of Springview located in northwest Miami-Dade County.

  The Town of Miami Lakes and Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.’s office have received numerous complaints from residents over the closure of the intersection of N.W. 87 Avenue and 170 Street. The following is information provided by Miami-Dade Public Works Department: As part of the N.W. 87th Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, the installation of a 36” water main and the replacement of a 47” x 71” culvert crossing...

  Miami Lakes Veterans Committee will host a Veterans Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Veterans interested in attending need to bring their valid driver’s license and copies of their DD-214 that shows the type of discharge (or equivalent for National Guard/Reserve) and a resume. The Job Fair will include employers from a...

  Do you know your Zone? Run from the Water and Hide from the Wind! Powerful winds aren’t the only deadly force during a hurricane. The greatest threat to life actually comes from the water – in the form of storm surge. For that reason, it’s vital for Miami-Dade County residents to be aware a storm surge happens when water from the ocean is pushed on shore by the strong winds in tropical storms or hurricanes. Storm...

  Anthony White knows talent when he sees it. And he knows how to turn gifted players into a championship-winning team. As Norland’s offensive coordinator in 2012, the offense led by running back Duke Johnson who is now a starter for the Miami Hurricanes, White helped the Vikings win the state championship. Now White is taking his own talent to American High School. White, 33, was chosen as the Patriots’ new head coach,...