JetStream Federal Credit Union held its second annual toy drive to benefit the children served by Kristi House in Miami.          The non-profit organization supports youngsters who have endured sexual abuse, trafficking and other forms of abuse.       “We’re honored to continue supporting Kristi House and their important work,” said Emilio Ruiz,...

      Students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center collected 52 toys during the holiday season to distribute to children at Hibiscus Elementary School in Miami Gardens and Leisure City K-8 Center in Homestead.       The school’s Future Educators of America Club, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council and Random Acts of Kindness sponsored the project, the school said in an email.    ...

     Michael Owens was the first person to move in to the new South Pointe Apartments in Miami Lakes, settling in on Jan. 8.      “The Graham Companies deliver an excellent, quality product,” said Owens, 61. He previously lived in the company’s Residences at Lakehouse, across Commerce Way.       South Pointe has retail spaces on the first floor and 179 apartments; a...

      The Publix supermarket in Miami Lakes is going to close early for three nights during the last week of January.      The store, at 15000 Miami Lakes Drive East, will shut its doors at 8 p.m., two hours earlier than usual, on Jan. 27, Jan. 28 and Jan. 29.      The closing is to allow remodeling to happen inside the store, a Publix spokeswoman said.

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday,...