Finn is a 5-year-old miniature Australian Shepherd who is a pet of Aimee and Richard Hayden and their six children.       Finn has a red merle (patches of color) coat and distinctive eyes -- one has a blue iris, the other is  brown --  a condition called heterochromia.       The variation in his eyes does not affect his vision. The Haydens think he’s a wonderful...

    The Education Advisory Board is accepting nominations for the 2026 Awards of Excellence, presented each year to honor outstanding students and educators for contributions to their schools and community.       The Awards recognize exceptional dedication, leadership and service by individuals who embody excellence, integrity, and commitment and who inspire their peers and mentors.      Student...

     Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High Speech and Debate team continue their win streak taking 1st Place at the Stearns, Weaver, Miller Policy Debate Tournament on Jan. 10.  The competition held at Miami Dade College’s North Campus is part of the Miami Dade Urban Debate League. The Trojans took home the team sweepstakes trophy, which is 1st Place for the competition, the school said.      ...

   The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is accepting applications for the Future Leaders Scholarship.       Two scholarships, of  $1,500 each, are funded by The Graham Companies.      High school seniors who live in town and expect to graduate in the spring are eligible to apply.      Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, a commitment to community...

     Flora Perez, 97, lives in Hialeah and spends a lot of time in Miami Lakes among her extended family that includes two granddaughters, six great-grandchildren and five great-great grand kids.      After she left Pinar del Rio, Cuba for Miami in 1965, Mrs. Perez worked at a Homestead farm for 80 cents an hour, her great-granddaughter Amanda Socarras said.       That led to a career in...