National Honor Society students at Barbara Goleman High School were among the thousands of participants for the Miami Dolphins Cancer Challenge last month at Hard Rock Stadium. Participants rode bikes, ran and walked or volunteered to get one step closer to finding a cure for a deadly disease that has affected millions of people. Launched in 2010 as the signature initiative of the Miami Dolphins Foundation, the DCC is a way for all people to...

Pace High School girls’ wrestler Carolyna Bellon is headed to the state championships following impressive wins in district and regional competitions. The ninth-grade student, who is the No. 1 seed in the state tournament, is undefeated against all girl wrestlers this season and seeking to capture her first state title.

  Mater Academy’s cheerleading team finished in third place at the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) state competition at the University of Florida in Gainesville. It was the Lionettes best finish since 2009. Mater Academy won the district championship and performed well in the regionals to advance to the state championships. The group is led by coach Ana Millan.  

  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during February  at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, February 16 - Open Hang Night. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Xbox One and more. Bring friends and “hang out” for a night of fun and games....

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee’s 12th annual Senior Games continued on January 31 with the annual Softball Contest at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The event featured the “Homesters” and “Visitors” teams, all players commonly known as “The Geezers” who play twice every week at the park. Pilots coming in for a landing at Opa Locka Airport probably were surprised to see “giant lemon...