Antonio Llanos grew up as a computer whiz kid. So it was natural for him to pursue a career in computer science, which has lasted 25 years and counting. And Llanos, 47, of Miami Lakes, is sharing his knowledge with those hungry for computer skills in his hometown: Students and staff at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. Llanos said he volunteers on his own time because he’s always in a mood to give back to his...

What Is Passover? The eight-day festival
of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, or March 27 - April 4, 2021. Passover (known in Hebrew as Pesach, or to pass over) commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Pesach is observed by avoiding leaven and high- lighted by the Seder meals which include four cups of wine, eating matzo...

Officer Juan Rodriguez, 58, is the community service officer for the Miami-Dade Police Department’s district in the Town of Miami Lakes. In 2016, he was named Municipal Police Officer of the Year during the 41st Annual Citizens Crime Watch of Miami-Dade award ceremony. Rodriguez lives in Hialeah with his wife Danay Rodriguez, 53. They have three children: David A. Rodriguez, 35; Juan F. Rodriguez, 29 and Victoria Rodriguez,...

Miami Dade College will kick off its new Rising Black Scholars Program on June 21, during the second six-week summer session. Available to black students who graduate high school in 2021, it will provide free tuition for up to two years or 30 credits, fees, a book stipend, laptop computer and scholarship opportunities. The goal of the program is to close the graduation gap and create opportunities for black students, the college...

Spring break is March 29th – April 2nd for Miami-Dade County schools, and the YMCA is offering activities for children that week at Miami Lakes Royal Oaks Park. Activities will include arts and crafts, group games and more for children who are in kindergarten through fifth grades. Campers should bring lunch, a snack and a bottle of water, as well as a change of clothes. They should wear sneakers. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.,...