Though he hasn’t officially announced his candidacy for mayor, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., is rumored to replace Mayor Carlos Gimenez in 2020, when both of their terms come to an end.Since voters approved a county charter change in 2012, which imposed term limits for county commissioners, Bovo is banned from running for reelection and reportedly has his sights set on the mayoral seat.According the county’s charter,...

Join Miami Lakes Congegational at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, as the Old Dogs Band will be performing live. The band fuses old and new school sounds with an eclectic blend of Blues and Rock ‘N Roll music. Donation is $15 at the door.

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during February: For Children and Families:Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “The Princess and the Frog,” “Beauty and the Beast” (live action), “How to Train your Dragon 2,” and “The Lego Batman” movie. Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board...

Recent Florida International University graduate and diver Rebecca Quesenel is one of 14 recipients of the Conference USA Jim Castaneda Postgraduate Scholarship Award, the league announced last week.Quesnel is a three-time C-USA Diver of the Year and First Team All-American, now ready to obtain her master's in architecture. She owned a 3.73 GPA in criminal justice with a minor in art. She was named FIU’s Athlete of the Year twice and became...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, in conjunction with the National Association for College Admission Counseling, will host the 2019 Miami National College Fair.The free event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center, 777 N.W. 72 Avenue in Miami.College bound students can preregister for college and request information from 200 colleges and universities...