Miami-Dade Fire Rescue recently honored and recognized more than 100 firefighters who performed above and beyond the call of duty during the 14th annual Medal Day at the Miami-Dade Fire Training Facility, 9300 N.W. 41 Street in Doral. The men and women were recognized in seven different categories, with the highest honor given, the Gold Medal of Valor.  The second highest honor, the Silver Medal of  Valor, was awarded to...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s primary Gold Basketball team remains in first place in the All Catholic Conference (ACC)) North Division. Under the direction of coach Ulisses Hernandez, the team is 7-0 with one game left to play.  The most recent win was a 30-11 victory over St. Anges. The team was led offensively by Dimitri Hernandez with 15 points, and defensively by Brandon Ravelo and Adam Magoulas. The primary...

  Krisna Maddy, a senior in the Cambridge Academy at Miami Lakes Educational Center, has been awarded the National Achievement Scholarship. The award is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students. Students may enter both the National Achievement Program and the National Merit Program by taking the preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test...

  The Main Street Merchants present the 6th annual Taste of Miami Lakes Festival on 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 to...

  The Miami Lakes Garden Club has invited residents to attend the 2014 Annual Tea Party at the Roberto Alonso Community Center located at 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, on Saturday, March 1. Following the successful Kentucky Derby theme of 2013, the Garden Club presents a colorful New Orleans Bourbon Street Mardi Gras theme this year. Decor will exude the Mardi Gras theme with beads and feathers. It promises to be a fun filled afternoon of good...