An unknown subject walked into Barbara Goleman Senior High School while dozens of eyes tracked her as she made an exchange with another unknown subject (unsub). This was a simulation for Goleman’s Law Enforcement and Intelligence Magnet students who are learning and perfecting the art of surveillance under the direction of academy director and Special Agent Peter Falcon. The academy was introduced in the 2015-2016 school year and...

Autism Awareness Day was commemorated on Monday, April 3 at Bob Graham Education Center. Students helped raise funds for the school’s team, Hope for Autism/UM Card of Miami Lakes. The Bobcat family generously participated and helped bring awareness for Autism. The day included live animals, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy and pizza. The school’s PTSA made the event possible.

Spanish Lake Elementary teacher, Lisvette Reyes, and her third grade math students were honored by a visit from Maira Maguire, District Coordinator of Reflex Math. The program helps students build math fluency through gamification of math skills. Maguire personally recognized Reyes' math students with a visit due to their immense growth, impressive achievements, and dedication to the Reflex Math Program. She was overwhelmed by the...

Jess Jones (left), manager of The Graham Companies pecan operation in Calhoun County, Georgia, receives the 2017 Georgia Pecan Growers Association Grower of the Year Award from association representative Mark Hawke.

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during April: For Children and Families:Talking is Teaching, Read, Sing for Toddlers – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, April 20 and 27.Library Lego Club – Join for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22.Movies and...