The Town of Miami Lakes announced the winners of the Annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament that was held June 20. More than 100 anglers showed up at town hall that morning to get a free fishing kit -- a bucket, live bait and ruler -- for the contest that was organized by the Cultural Affairs Committee and sponsored by One Stop Marine in Miami Gardens. Each category is to receive a $25 gift card from the Miami Lakes Sports Shop. The...

Gabriel Perez plays several instruments and has used music to support impoverished classmates and to brighten the lives of elders, children and the community with his performances. The judges of the 62nd Annual Silver Knight Awards recognized the 18-year-old’s efforts on behalf of others. What put Perez, who graduated from Hialeah Gardens Senior High, in the spotlight was his community service, which included performing for dementia...

The founders of a subscription jewelry business who have ties to Miami Lakes are offering a chance for a low income or minority student to win a MacBook computer and an internship. The contest, which also comes with an annual $2,000 grant for textbooks, is accepting applications from college-bound seniors or recent high school graduates until July 15. Ylette Luis launched XIO By Ylette. Members who pay $60 per month receive a box...

BankUnited in Miami Lakes joined the Miami Heat Charitable Fund to award $25,000 in scholarships to five high school graduates. The seven-year partnership has helped students who excel at academics and community service, the bank said. Lisa Shim, the bank’s executive vice president and head of consumer and small business banking, called the Class of 2020 “resilient” and said it was important that “we continue to come together and find...

Diana Maria Alonso, 26, of Miami Lakes, graduated in May from The GeorgiaInstitute of Technology in Atlanta.She earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.Alonso was in the Class of 2012 at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. Photo courtesy of Alonso.Alexa Cruz, 22, of Miami Lakes, graduated in May from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.She earned a Bachelor of Science degree.Cruz is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas...