After winning its third district championship, Mater Academy High School girls volleyball team opened up the regionals with a 3-0 victory over Martin County High School’s Tigers.The Lady Lions (20-1) will face Doral Academy in the regional semifinals onTuesday, Oct. 29, according to MaxPreps.Mater Academy got to the regionals after a 3-0 victory over Hialeah Senior High School in the semifinal and by defeating Our Lady of Lourdes Academy 3-0,...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s football team kept its undefeated streak alive with a 48-40 victory over Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School.The Gators took home The Mayor’s Cup on Oct. 25.For the first time in school history, the Gators finished the regular season undefeated. They are headed to the postseason after a more than 15-year drought.Goleman wrestled the cup away from the Trojans. The cross-town rivals brought home the...

Honor Society members Branley Borrego, Isabella Garcia and Giuliana Ladeira were among Miami Lakes K-8 Center students who brought more than 100 Halloween costumes toBranches Community Center in North Miami on Oct. 22. The students made new friends and played games with the kids at the center that serves low income families. It was the sixth year Miami Lakes K-8 Center honor society students hosted the costume drive, the school said.Photo:...

Branch Library6699 Windmill Gate Rd.Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014305-822-6520For Children and FamiliesCrafty Little FingersTuesdays, Nov. 12, 19, and 2611 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Smaller toddlers may need help.Registration not required.STEM SaturdaySaturday, Nov. 910 a.m. – NoonAges 5 – 15. Fun, hands-on activities with FIU undergraduate and medical students who will discuss genetics.Movies for...

After Hurricane Dorian devastated several islands in the Bahamas over Labor Day weekend, BankUnited employees donated generously to a relief fund and their company contributed to the cause as well.Shown above are Tom te Riele, BankUnited executive vice president/managing director of diversified specialty banking; Deborah Koch, executive director, American Red Cross Greater Miami and The Keys Chapter and Chris Perry, BankUnited executive vice...