The message of Christmas is too often drowned out by the noise of the world.  Even amongst those who still celebrate the religious meaning of the holiday, the hectic pace of the season often overshadows the beauty of the event being commemorated. More than two millennia ago, in a quiet hamlet of Palestine, something occurred which is nearly impossible to describe in human words. The eternal Son and Word of God, who shares what it...

  At Christmastime we forget that we are celebrating the birth of One who was One with God. The One who decided with God to descend to earth by leaving behind His rightful throne at the right hand of the Father and become fully-human and fully-dependent on the King for all matters, while on earth. This was not an idea that just sprung up.  This whole plan was Created thousands of years before the birth of Jesus and was being shared...

Three Miami Lakes council members who are facing reelection next year are seeking to keep their political jobs for four more years. Councilmembers Manny Cid, Tony Lama and ...

  The Breanna Vergara Foundation is hosting the Breanna Vergara 5K and Color Run at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15101 N.W. 82 Ave, on Sunday, December 13. The race schedule includes registration from 6 to 7:15 a.m.; start of timed 5K race at 7:30 a.m.; start of 1 mile color run at 8:30 a.m.; concluding award ceremony at 9 a.m. Registration is now open. Those interested in participating may sign up online at...

  Perla Tabares Hantman, School Board member and chair for the past five years, was elected for the sixth consecutive time as chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board for the year ahead. “I would like to thank my fellow School Board members for their confidence in electing me, once again, to serve as chair of the School Board. It is my privilege and pleasure to serve alongside you, the Superintendent, and his team in...