Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during August: For Children and Families:Library Lego Club – Join for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 19.Movies and Stories for Kids – Enjoy watching some of our favorite movies with your family and friends. Call for visit branch for movie listings. Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3...

Retired Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Division Chief Foy Jenkins recently became the fire chief of Morrisville, North Carolina. The town celebrated his appointment with a Change of Command Ceremony in front of Morrisville's Fire Station One. A contingent of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel, including Fire Chief Dave Downey, was on hand to witness the passing of the trumpet, a time-honored fire service tradition announcing a new chief. Chief Downey...

School may be out for summer, but this has not stopped the Pace Spartan football team from working tirelessly to get ready for the upcoming season.  The Spartans have been preparing for the upcoming school year by focusing on team building skills as well as daily weight training and conditioning. Pace Athletics director and head football coach Joe Zaccheo said the team is made up of dedicated students who “understand that hard...

Former Miami Marlins All-Star Mike Lowell and St. Thomas University’s head baseball coach Jorge Perez are pictured at the 2017 MLB All-Star game at Marlins Park in Miami. The Bobcats team assisted on the field in a variety of roles during the All-Star Week festivities, including the Home Run Derby Rehearsal; serving as batting practice catchers for both events; and serving as bullpen catchers. “It was a once in a lifetime...

Former Mater High football coach Angel Estrada has returned to his head coaching duties, replacing Rocco Casullo who resigned to pursue other opportunities outside of football.Estrada, who last coached the Lions in 2013, will have some big shoes to fill.Casullo led Mater Academy to a 22-4 record over the past two years and the Class 7A regional finals with St. Thomas Aquinas defeating the Lions in back-to-back championship games.Casullo was a...