It’s sparkly, it’s coveted and it’s hard-won. It’s Goleman football’s turnover chain. Stored in an undisclosed location, the gold necklace with a green ‘gator dangling from it was briefly flaunted by a player after each of the 35 turnovers recorded by the defense this season. “That’s how many times it has been worn,” said Goleman’s Head Coach Ariel Cribeiro. Cribeiro went...

The Marching Band Musicians included Ethan Torres, Diamara Chacon, Kevin Orozco, Daniel Castro, Carolina Gomez, Andres Mercado, Conner Martinez, Sean Freay, Julian Cazanas, Dmitri Marshall, Erick Estevez, Genifer Conde, Melanie Rodriguez, Sabrina Gonzalez, Noah Gosine, Rudy Jimenez, Benito Reyes, Joel Hernandez, Laurie Accede, Adrian Martinez, Daniel Cruz, Graciandjoy Pabon, Genesis Vega, Matthew Segura, Noon Prasertlum, Keilly Monteagudo,...

Four players from Barbara Goleman Senior High’s football team comprised the cornerstone of the Gators’ offense during its record-breaking season. Wide receivers Zachary Valcarcel and Avari Marshall and running backs Jamaal Joseph and Ahmauri Randolph met every challenge this season to help Goleman dominate its opponents. The quartet accounted for 49 touchdowns and 270 points for the Gators (10-1), who nearly achieved a...

Miami Lakes resident Perla Tabares Hantman was reelected chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board for the 2019-2020 school year. It is the 12th time she was chosen for the leadership role, her office said. Board member Dr. Steve Gallon III was elected vice chair on Nov. 20. Tabares Hantman represents District 4, which includes Miami Lakes and Hialeah. Gallon represents District 1, overseeing Miami Gardens and...

Hundreds of marchers stepped off on a gorgeous Sunday morning in a parade through the center of Miami Lakes to honor veterans and those who are serving in the United States military. About 115 groups participated on Nov. 10: Brownies, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and beauty queens; the town council; town volunteers and even costumed “Star Wars” characters such as Darth Vader and Stormtroopers who greeted kids along the route. It...