His House Children’s Home (HHCH), will host its annual “Imagine” Charity Gala on October 14 at 7 p.m. at The JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 225 Biscayne Blvd. Way, in Miami and is asking the community to save the date.Dignitaries have attended the event in past years to raise awareness and support for South Florida’s growing number of foster kids. Known for their spectacular Silent Auction items, His House Children’s...

Hialeah Gardens High graduate Jordi Avila was among Florida International University’s signing class of nine student-athletes, including three from Major League Soccer (MLS) Development Academies. Head coach Kevin Nylen said the signees are expected to make an impact during the upcoming 2017 season.Avila, of the Orlando City Soccer Academy U18 Club, was the No.12 prospect coming into his senior year by College Soccer News. He was ranked...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Thaddeus Lewis, a former Hialeah Miami Lakes High standout, completed one pass on one attempt for 18 yards and rushed for two yards, as his team defeated the Miami Dolphins, 31-7, in a preseason game at Sun Life Stadium. The HML Athletic Booster Club was on hand to show support for Lewis, who’s playing in his seventh NFL season. The undrafted free agent from Duke previously played for the St. Louis Rams,...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Department rolls out healthy, nutritious breakfast and lunch menu items for the 2017-18 school year. All menu items comply with the Wellness Policy and nutritional guidelines. Fresh fruits, vegetables, salad and farm-to-school items are a part of every menu plan.The lunch menu features three cheese calzone; a turkey, bacon, and provolone panini; a veggie burger; barbacoa beef tacos;...

Florida International University sophomore linebacker Sage Lewis, a Pace High graduate, tore through offenses last season, as one of the leaders of the Panther’s tough defense.This season, the 6-1, 232-pound Lewis is seeking to make a much bigger impact, and his first target is the University of Central Florida, when the Pegasus host FIU on Saturday, August 31 in the season opener.Under new head coach Butch Davis, a defensive architect,...