Magnet Schools of America named Lawton Chiles Middle School a 2022 School of Excellence for its Cambridge International Program.       The award is given to the top magnet schools in the nation, lead Magnet teacher Lilian Gonzalez said.      Since 2016, the organization has recognized Lawton Chiles Middle School, at 8190 NW 197th St. in Miami, as one of the leading magnet...

   It was a busy week for Aidan Schwinghammer, who served as a page during the first month of Florida’s legislative session.      He created a mock bill, led the Pledge of Allegiance to start a session for the House of Representatives and met Gov. Ron DeSantis, other elected officials and young pages like himself who volunteered from around the state.      “It was really enjoyable and...

     The Association of American Educators Foundation awarded a $500 grant to Steven Herrera, lead teacher for the National Security Intelligence magnet program at Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes.      Herrera said the program has courses in Law Enforcement, Forensic Science and Cybersecurity.       Money from the grant will be used to update the comprehensive law...

    Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church will host its 47th Annual Spring Festival fundraising event on school grounds from March 3 - 6.      The tradition of family fun features rides, amusements, a food court and entertainment.     There will be more than 20 carnival rides and attractions and for toddlers, a special kiddie ride section.      Festival-goers can view Miami Lakes from...

     It will be up to residents of seven communities on the west side of Miami Lakes if they will install license plate readers at the entrance to their neighborhoods.       The town council wants the board of Neighborhood Service District 1, which includes The Anchorage; Regatta Pointe; Lake Carol; Lake Cynthia; Lake Elizabeth; Lake Glenn-Ellen and Lake Sandra communities, to vote about whether to...