Georgia State University in Atlanta gave Jodi Sampson its Excellence in Research Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders, the school said. Sampson, 30, of Hialeah, received the award during a virtual Honors Day celebration on May 18. The award is given by the university’s College of Education & Human Development for “exceptional performance in research involvement as a master’s student,” according to the school. Sampson...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Miami Lakes resumed Masses May 26 after being closed during the first months of the coronavirus outbreak. The carpet and pews were marked with tape and signs to encourage spacing of six feet between parishioners, among other safeguards. Photo at left was taken during Mass on May 31 that was led by Father Flavio Montes and assisted by Deacon Juan Gonzalez. Photo: Nicolas de la Cova, courtesy.

Miami Lakes Councilwoman Marilyn Ruano has drawn an opponent in the town’s 2020 election. Political newcomer Raymond Garcia filed paperwork on May 4 to challenge Ruano for her District 3 seat, according to town records. But Ruano, who was mulling a run for mayor in February, hasn’t opened a campaign account for either seat. “I have every intention of continuing to serve my community and I plan to run for office this coming...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter: @MarioDB Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5...

During the coronavirus outbreak, police and firefighters have risked exposure to the deadly virus while serving the public. To show its appreciation, The Graham Companies delivered a catered meal from Gerardo’s Marketplace on April 22 to officers of the Miami-Dade Police Department who work out of the station in Miami Lakes Town Hall. The company also brought a catered dinner from Trattoria Pampered Chef Restaurant on May 7 to members...