Michael Lemelin is the new vice president and chief lending officer at JetStream Federal Credit Union in Miami Lakes.      “We are excited to have Michael join the JetStream Federal team,” said Jeanne Kucey, the financial cooperative’s president and chief executive officer.       Lemelin has the expertise to improve lending programs to “meet the needs of our...

    The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled its Class of 2024.  The honorees will be inducted during a ceremony on Dec. 14, 2024. The Hall provided the backgrounds of the new members:  --Alex Fernandez is a former pitcher for Monsignor Edward Pace High School, Miami Dade College, the University of Miami, the Chcago White Sox and the Florida Marlins. The Sox selected him fourth during the first round...

     Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Engineering Cambridge Program and Robotics Club presented their electric Go-kart at the Miami International Car Show on Aug. 31.       MLEC participated in the event with Miami Coral Park Senior High School, South Dade Senior High School and Terra Environmental Research Institute.       The Go-kart program is part of a STEM (science,...

     An abandoned kitten that was near death seven years ago is a constant source of fun for Ruby Holihan of Miami Lakes.      “She’s a loyal companion,” Holihan said of the pet that she brought back to health.       Named Joy, the 13-pound black domestic shorthair with white whiskers and tuxedo markings grew into the roles of working cat, watch cat and escort,...

     Members of the Karate Miami Lakes program were recognized during a summer competition in Mexico.  The group, led by Sensei Miguel Zamora, participated in the 10th Annual X Continental Championship held in Queretaro, Mexico from July 31 to Aug. 4.      Presented by Shotokan Karate-Do International, the young athletes participated in competitions, technical clinics and promotion tests that allowed them...