U.S. News and World Report ranked Florida International University as one of the top universities in the country, citing the school’s efforts to help parents and students find their “perfect” college since 1983.“We have made great strides over the last several years to improve students’ success and it is an honor for FIU to be listed among the top colleges in the country,” said Provost and executive vice...

As the fall season is underway, Pace High School is preparing to welcome hundreds of prospective families to its annual Open House on Saturday, October 28.There will be two sessions and families can choose to attend at either 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.The Open House offers families with the opportunity to meet the administration, tour the 44-acre campus, and receive more information on the school’s academic and extracurricular...

Former St. Thomas University and Pace High infielder Jerry Downs and his team, the Greenville (South Carolina) Drive, clinched their first South Atlantic League Championship after defeating the Annapolis Intimidators, 8-3, at Fluor Field. Brett Netzer's three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth that gave the Drive the win.   The Drive are a minor league team of the Boston Red Sox and a member of the South Atlantic League.Jerry...

Monsignor Edward Pace (4-2, 1-1) defeated Edison (0-7), 42-6.  The Spartans had momentum entering the game after upsetting Palm Glades Prep Academy, 39-0, last week.Next week, Pace looks to extend its winning streak against Treasure Coast (3-2) on Friday, October 20 and keep alive their hopes for winning another district championship.Mourning (2-4) defeated Mater Academy (2-4, 2-3). The Lions will battle their district foe, Goleman (2-4,...

What do Spanish Lake Elementary School teachers do during the summer? Rest? Travel? Plan? Maybe a little of all three. As for planning, teachers have been creating enriching school curriculum for student interest and success. Three funded grants of interest were submitted by fifth grade teacher Lesley Caraballo for stability balls, brag tags, and a science lab based on a winter break holiday party. Stability balls, an alternative seating...