During a special Heroes Edition of the Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame, the school recognized 10 alumni who served on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic. The annual event generated more than $1.2 million to support scholarships for current and future students, the school said. The honorees shown above in the top row are, left to right: Brandon Webb, battalion chief, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, special operations division;...

Yoselin Renata Espinoza has always had sensitive skin, which forced her to embark upon frustrating searches for body care products that weren’t irritating. She knew other people had the same experience, and after going through some changes in her personal life, she got the idea to open a store that offers eco-friendly products. And after working in the corporate world
as a business analyst for 14 years,
 Espinoza was
ready for...

The Hip Lift and Triceps Extension exercise is done while holding dumbbells. It is good for firming the tricep muscles at the back of your upper arms as well as the muscles along the back of your thighs and stomach, and who doesn’t want to look better in those areas? Don’t use weights that are heavier than you can handle. 1. Lie flat on your back on a mat, bend your knees with your heels close to your buttocks and hold a...

Say hello to Mickey! He is an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who lives on the east side of Miami Lakes with owner Adriana Galazzi. “He loves to go for walks, enjoys his treats and loves to sleep in Mom’s bed,” Adriana Galazzi said. Mickey is an Instagram star, with at last count, 786 followers. His handle is @Mickey_TheMiamiLakesYorkie. He owns 50 toys but his favorite is a squeaky duck toy that he brings to bed at...

Beat the summer heat with a refreshing and delicious frozen strawberry Margarita. Wipe the rim of a glass with a cut lime and dip the moistened edge in a shallow dish of Margarita salt or kosher salt. Fill a blender with: 1 cup ice
1 pound hulled strawberries 1 cup tequila 
2/3 cup lime juice 
1/3 cup honey 
1/4 cup Triple Sec Blend until smooth. Let mixture rest for a minute, then skim foam off the top. Pour into a Margarita...