(Editor’s Note: The following unsolicited statement was provided to The Miami Laker by Michael Pizzi who was suspended as Miami Lakes Mayor in early August following his arrest by FBI agents on charges of public corruption.) I want to thank all of the Miami Lakes residents who have shown me a large outpouring of support and love during what has been a very difficult period for me and my family. On a positive note, this has shown me...

The Cuban American Bar Association ProBono Project, in collaboration with State Representative Manny Diaz and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., is offering free legal assistance with foreclosures and loan modifications, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, at Palm Springs North Elementary School, 17615 N.W. 82 Avenue. CABA Pro Bono is committed to providing legal services to low and moderate income single-family occupant...

Hialeah Miami Lakes’ season-opening loss to Miami High (19-13) in overtime was a learning experience for a young Trojans team, as the players were searching for their identity on the football field. The arduous task for the sophomore-dominated team is to win more games this season, especially in a new and considerably competitive district after competing as an independent school for the past three seasons. But the Trojans played...

The last time Dade Christian’s football team was on the field, the players’ resilient performance merited a standing ovation from the flash-bulb popping crowd following the state championship game. The cheers reached a crescendo, as the team hoisted the trophy but the opposing team got the bigger plaudit and accolade.  The Crusaders lost the championship game 28-10 after leading the first two quarters, but the team...

Ariel Criberio is hoping to lead the Goleman Gators to victory during his first year as head football coach. The Gators have already played against the West Broward Bobcats for a preseason game, and Naples Golden Gate for the beginning of the season. “We have more players than ever and we are expecting a great season for varsity and for JV,” said Criberio. Criberio is a former Goleman graduate from the class of 2006, and...