On Thursday, October 31, a 15-year-old sophomore, Devon Octave, was in wrestling practice and collapsed. Mater Lakes Academy coach Brandon Neifeld called 911 immediately and sent for administration. The principal, Rene Rovirosa and security guard, Alexis Brunet began performing CPR on the student. When fire fighter  paramedics arrived at the scene, he had stopped breathing and his pulse was lost. He was clinically dead for seven...

  Miami Dancity Studios proudly announced their company dancer, Lauren Cabrera, is the recipient of the 2013 Costume Gallery Beverly Miller Scholarship award.  Cabrera, a company dancer with Miami Dancity Studio since its inception, is a high school sophomore at the highly regarded Miami Arts Charter School. She plans to continue dancing throughout high school and college, aspiring to someday join a professional dance...

  On November 16, Monsignor Edward Pace High School hosted its annual Open House to show potential new parents and students what being a Spartan is all about. Through an opening movie, delicious breakfast, and tours, incoming freshmen experienced what Pace High School has to offer them. Pace High School’s Open House is unique because it isn’t just run by the principal, Ana Garcia and faculty. Current students and proud Pace...

  Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram helped to raise $5,000 for the Barbara Goleman High School football team with the Ram Truck brand’s Ram Gridiron Challenge program. The fundraising event was held on October 24 the Gators’ football game against Mourning High. “The Ram Truck brand and high school football are intricately linked through their connection to the tough, powerful and rugged American lifestyle,”...

  Special activities and services to celebrate the holiday season will be held for various area congregations. For details, contact church offices directly. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, located at 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue, is holding special holiday mass on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's day. On Tuesday, December 24, a Children’s Festival in Carols will take place at 4:45 p.m. followed by a vigil...