On October 5, the third annual "The Autism Speaks Puzzle Pieces of Our Community Gala" took place at the Trump National Miami in Doral.  The event focused on gathering together as a community to express the Autism Speaks gratitude for individual and corporations who have been instrumental in furthering their mission and supporting those who struggle with autism.  The event also sent a message about the importance of autism...

  On September 25, students at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) came together to participate in an event called “See You at the Pole,” a global day of student prayer that began in 1990 with 10 students praying at their school. Twenty years later, millions of students around the world pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September. “See You at the Pole” is simply a prayer rally where students meet...

Hurrah for Pope Francis! I have to tell you, I am excited about the new Pope, Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope. He is such a breath of fresh air, so seemingly grounded and aware of what the Roman Catholic Church he now heads ought to be about. I was reflecting on this a few weeks back in the presence of some of my church members and one of them remarked, Yes, I hear you! He's so Christian! And of course, that's exactly it. We have a Pope...

Texting and Driving is Now Illegal in Florida. Distracted driving has happened to all of us. It can range from reading a text message while stopped at a red light, to trying to eat lunch on the go between meetings. Today, more than ever, there are many ways one can get distracted while on the road. We live in a world where we are expected to always be available and get back to people immediately. Many people cannot disconnect while behind...

  Roberto Alonso, an original Miami Lakes councilmember and first vice mayor who championed the development of Royal Oaks Park and the Community Center, and discovered the much-needed land owned by FDOT to build a permanent fire station to help save lives on the west side of town has died. He was 64. Alonso died last week after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Before his death, Alonso was sales and marketing director for 90 Miles,...