South Florida Autism Center, Inc. and South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. plan to open a new $9 million center in 2024 that will serve children, families and adults with autism spectrum disorder.     Officials broke ground on Oct. 25 for the South Florida Autism Center, at 3751 W. 108th St. in Hialeah, designed by the CIVICA architecture and design firm.      It will be a three-story,...

     This is Bogey during a visit to Graham Park, one of his favorite places.  The 2-year-old Golden Retriever lives in downtown Miami Lakes with Nicole Guerrero and her fiancé, Michel Blanco.      “He’s 95 pounds,” Guerrero said. “He feels like he’s a puppy and thinks he’s small.”       Her pet, who she calls “my baby,” is also...

    The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking sponsors to help brighten Miami Lakes Drive this season with 12 large ornaments, 39 holiday banners and lights on medians along Northwest 154th Street between Fairway Drive and Northwest 82nd Avenue.        Sponsorship amounts are $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. Donors may be named on banners and in an announcement on the town’s website. Donation forms will be accepted...

    Calling all young thespians! The Main Street Players will be holding a holiday children’s theater workshop.       Theater professionals will teach young actors ages 7 to 14 to sing, dance and perform in an original holiday show.        Tuition is $650 and includes a $100 registration fee; two tickets to the show; a costume and script.       Camp is Nov....

      Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School junior A’kierya Render received a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship from the College Board, a not-for-profit known for administering the SAT, Advanced Placement and PSAT tests, among other exams.       The College Board also offers monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships.       A’kierya is one of two students who...