Mater Lakes Academy (MLA) had 42 students who competed at the Future Business Leaders of America’s (FBLA) State Leadership Conference (SLC).  The FBLA SLC was held March 15 through 18 in Orlando. “The students spent several weeks preparing for their state competition. Especially the students that had not competed before,” said FBLA sponsor Giovanni Lorenzo. This is the first time that MLA has had eight students...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) Junior Daniella Conde has been selected to attend the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) this summer at the University of Chicago from June 28 to July 1.  Conde will be joining over 450 rising seniors across the U.S. and Puerto Rico for this week-long national college empowerment event. As an event hosted by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the YLI is a highly selective program designed to...

  Members and friends of Miami Lakes Congregational Church (MLCC) paid tribute to their nonagenarian members (ages 90 to 99) in a special celebration weekend. The distinguished group, affectionately known as the charter class of “JOY” (Jesus’ Older Youth), were commemorated at a luncheon at Trattoria Pampered Chef on April 14, and again on April 15 during Worship Services with a reception following the service....

  A legislative task force was recently created to assist the state’s Fire Marshall Office in its efforts to find some solutions to the blasting which is allegedly causing damages to homes in the Northwest Miami-Dade area and the City of Miramar. Miami Lakes residents Josh Dieguez, Albert Aguiar and Daissys Estrada, Country Club of Miami Community Councilman Alex Rizo, Palm Springs North Civic Association board member Mercy Sierra...

  Local business owners should create a safe and security plan for their employees to respond to emergencies such as a burglary and armed robbery or a disgruntled person intent on harming people with gun violence.  Miami Lakes Police Commander Major Javier Ruiz said drafting such a plan is crucial to react to critical incidents until the police and fire rescue arrive on the scene. As the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of...