Jonathan Cruz, son of Homero and Maria Elena Cruz, proposed to his high school sweetheart of eight years, Lauren Romero, daughter of Jorge and Elizabeth Romero, on Christmas Eve. The couple are Miami Lakes residents and graduates of Monsignor Edward Pace High School. Romero graduated from the University of Miami in 2012 and is pursuing her doctorate degree in pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University. Cruz owns Nessen Forged and is...

  When someone believes in something, he or she wants to profess that belief out to the world so that others can believe in it, too. That is the thought behind Catholic Schools Week, which ran from January 27 through 31, celebrating Catholic education. According to David Masters, one of the theology instructors at Monsignor Edward Pace High School, “The week is meant to showcase unique aspects of Catholic education and to have...

  Hunger is still a problem but on Sunday, February 23, the Miami Lakes Congregational Church and other local churches invite the community to join them in the walk against hunger known as the Crop Walk. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Miami Lakes Congregational Church located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South for the 18th Annual Crop Walk. On this day local churches gather to celebrate the vision and bountiful world that God created...

The Main Street Merchants present the 6th annual Taste of Miami Lakes Festival, scheduled for Saturday, February 22, along Main Street. The annual outdoor family festival will kick off at 11 a.m. The event will feature a kids zone with face painting, a bounce house, snacks, center stage with all day entertainment, giveaways and raffles, and 60-70 vendors featuring great food and arts and crafts. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated...

  On January 21, the atmosphere buzzed as local and state educators poured into Miami Lakes Educational Center's auditorium.  The Florida Board of Education convened to discuss the renaming and revamping of the Common Core, hosted by board members Gary Chartrand, John R. Padget, Ada G. Armas and the newest board member, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey. Also sitting in on the board was Pam Stewart, the Florida Commissioner of Education. On...