Avoid Being a Target at the Mall There is no denying that the Holidays are here. The further we get into December, the crazier the stores seem to get. After all, this is the time of year when people are on a quest for the perfect gift for their families and friends. We can get so wrapped up in checking gifts off of to-do list that we get tunnel vision without stopping to think about what is going on around us. Every holiday season we hear...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s varsity boys basketball team has started their season 5-0, including winning their first and second district games against Mater Lakes High School 99-81 and La Salle Catholic High School 95-90. They have done this by using an up-tempo “run and gun” style of play. The "Runnin’ Spartans" average almost 100 shots per game, with almost half of those being 3 point attempts....

  American Senior High swimmer Ryan Capote (left) won first place in the recent GMAC 50 free style and placed second in the 100 free style. He won first place in the District 100 free style and moved on to Regionals to compete in the 50 and 100 free style. Rafael Mora (right) won second place in the 200 free style at the GMAC meet. Due to a wrist injury, he was unable to compete further. Both are sophomores and team captains. Richy...

  Despite Plantation’s star quarterback and cornerback Cris Lammons missing the game because of an injury, the Colonels ran their way to victory over American High (26-15), in the regional quarterfinals last month. Plantation recorded 218 total yards on the ground, with Antwuan Haynes rushing for 160 of those yards, and three rushing touchdowns. The Patriots kept the game close in the third quarter with two touchdown runs by Kama...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during December: For Children: Family Game Day! – Come to the library and enjoy time with your family playing board games. For all ages. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old. Registration required. Meets at 11...