A police officer from Palm Springs North who died while on duty was remembered by loved ones and friends when a street sign was unveiled a few blocks from his family’s home.Larry E.Marrero, a 28-year law enforcement veteran and a detective with Miami Beach police, collapsed while at the police station on Nov. 28, 2018.He died at a nearby hospital.Relatives, government leaders and two dozen police officers from several departments gathered...

The Nativity scene outside of Miami Lakes town hall on Dec. 16.
Photo: Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

The Church of theEpiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m.Dec. 24 Christmas EveService 10:30 p.m.Dec. 25 Christmas DayService 10 a.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday Spanish service: 11 a.m.Tuesday: youth activities for...

Hanukkah, the Jewish eight-day festival of lights, begins Sunday, Dec. 22.Jews observe the holiday by lighting a candle each night on a candelabra called a menorah, by saying special prayers and enjoying traditional dishes.In Miami Lakes, Rabbi Mendel Weiss ofChabad Jewish Center will light a menorah outside of town hall on Monday, Dec. 23.The public is invited to the celebration that will begin at 6 p.m. at6601 Main St.There will be donuts...

Father Matthew GomezMonsignor Edward PaceHigh School“During this Christmas season, may the joy and peace of the newborn Christ be with each of our families. May these times of faith, family, friends, fellowship and food offer us an opportunity to be grateful to God for the many blessings He bestows upon us each day.“Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!”Rev. Father Joseph Lucas Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral“The message of Christmas...