The school board recognized Miami Lakes K-8 Center third grader Marcus Berg on May 21.  Marcus, of Miami Lakes, won the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent’s Award of Excellence in Leadership and Service.       The award honors students in the gifted program who have made significant contributions to their community.   “Marcus did this with the Wave Maker...

    When Hialeah Councilman Jesus Tundidor spoke before the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, a question was whether he will run for either the District 13 county commission seat currently held by Sen. René García, or for mayor of Hialeah.      In April he filed with the state as a candidate for the county commission. He previously worked for García in the state legislature.      “I’d...

     The Scholarship Committee of the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes awarded $1,000 scholarships to two graduates of Barbara Goleman Senior High School in May. The students will continue their educations in the state of Florida.

   

     Need tips on how to get your child to put down their cell phone, iPad or computer?       Could you use guidance on helping them with math homework?      Is your child anxious or do they have stress?      Miami-Dade County Public Schools is offering webinars in English, Spanish and Kreyol to help parents help their kids.      Topics include parent...

     The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative based in Miami Lakes is providing free mammograms at Macy’s Westland Mall on June 21.       Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Health System and Mount Sinai Medical Center will be on site to do heart tests.      The event is by appointment only, call 305-825-4081 to schedule screenings from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.   ...