When the Monsignor Edward Pace High School Class of 2009 gathered for their 10-year reunion last fall, the night was about more than who looked good or who became a success. The class decided to create a scholarship for a Pace student in honor of two classmates – Orlando Figueredo and Reynaldo Llanes -- who had died. The class raised $550 toward the effort, the school said. Pace Senior Sarah Celestin received the first scholarship. Shown...

Businesses in Miami Lakes that are allowed to be open during the coronavirus pandemic were ordered on April 7 to outfit employees in protective gear.On April 9, Town Manager Edward Pidermann announced another order that mandates face coverings for customers who patronize supermarkets, drug stores and restaurants.The new rule requiring both employees and customers to wear face coverings becomes effective on Monday, April 13. Businesses and...

Appointments are being taken for COVID-19 testing to be done at Amelia Earhart Park for residents of northwest Miami-Dade County, a process that began April 1, County Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. said on Facebook.The park is at 401 E. 65th St. in Hialeah.Cars may hold two people who must have already made appointments to be tested by calling 305-COVID19.Enter the park at Palm Avenue and East 65th Street. Testing will happen Monday through...

An employee at the Publix supermarket in Miami Lakes has tested positive for the coronavirus.“We can confirm that we have an associate who works at store # 1129, 15000 Miami Lakes Drive East in Miami Lakes, has tested positive for COVID-19,” Maria Brous, Publix director of communications said in a statement Monday.Brous did not say where in the store the employee may have worked or when he or she received test results.Supermarkets are...

Businesses in Miami Lakes that are allowed to be open during the coronavirus pandemic will be required to outfit employees in protective gear.Town Manager Edward Pidermann issued an emergency order on Friday that takes effect Tuesday, April 7, at 5 p.m.The goal is to slow the spread of COVID-19.Staff at restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations in town will be required to wear masks or “face coverings” while serving...