It seems like we always hear about child seat safety, childproofing or pool safety for our kids, but as summer approaches we must remember some hidden dangers. One of these dangers is the family car. Around the country, and especially in South Florida’s sweltering heat, getting left or trapped in a hot car can be just as dangerous as getting in a car accident. This year alone three children have died as a result of being left in...

  Section 13.1701, paragraph (a)(6)(f), of the Town of Miami Lakes Land Development Code, states: The swale areas small be maintained by the abutting property owner. No structures or improvements of any kind, with the exception of mailboxes approved by the United States Postal Service, sod, annuals or perennials (surrounding a tree), driveway approaches, and shade trees approved by the Town, shall be permitted within the swale areas....

  Our Lady of the Lakes varsity baseball team clinched the All Catholic Conference (ACC) North Division Title on April 11 as the team defeated Immaculate Conception, 3-1, in seven innings. The team was led offensively by Andres Gancedo who went 2 for 4 with a single in the  fourth inning and a triple in the sixth inning. Bailey Mantilla’s 14 strikeouts were enough to push the Cheetahs past Immaculate. Mantilla allowed one...

  The Town of Miami Lakes announced it will offer a YMCA Summer Camp Program from June 9 through August 15 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camp will be open to children ages 5 to 12 years old, and will offer a sports and dance component along with a wide variety of events including sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, reading and learning, sports and games, field trips, and swim days. The...

  The American High baseball team won the District 16-7A championship in dominate fashion beating Ronald Reagan, 12-2, and advancing the Patriots to the regionals and just three wins away from returning to the state tournament. It was American’s third consecutive district championship. This week, American faces South Broward in the regional quarterfinal. Miami Springs edged Goleman, 6-5, to claim the 15-6A District championship....