Band students from Miami Lakes K-8 Center (MLK-8) performed solos during the Florida Bandmasters Association District 16 solo and ensemble event on February 23 at Coral Reef Senior High. The solo and ensemble event is a part of the Music Performance Assessment for middle and high school students. Young musicians prepare a solo to perform with piano accompaniment in front of a judge. Judges comment on the musician’s performance regarding...

Lifelong Miami Lakes residents Carlos and Keven Garcia are again collecting new basketballs to benefit the children at the Overtown Youth Center OVC).The brothers, who are avid basketball fans 17 and 14 years old, started the campaign in 2013 and have collected hundreds of basketballs that were donated in an effort to keep kids physically active and engaged.By “spreading the love” of basketball, the brothers have turned their passion for the...

MLB Pitch, Hit and Run is returning to Miami Lakes as the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is hosting the event which is scheduled for Sunday, 1 p.m., April 28 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals during the 2019...

In 2016, a group of special education students at American High School formed a runners club and instantly gained the support of students and teachers throughout Miami-Dade County.They became the source of pride for the school and everyone embraced their efforts to accomplish what they love to do – keep running.The American Patriots Runners Club includes 40 students with Autism or have intellectual deficits but their conditions don’t stop...

Jasmine Godinez, a female sophomore and wrestler from Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML), will be flying to Dallas, Texas, on May 10 to compete in the Women’s World Wrestling Championship. Godinez has been wrestling for almost two years for HML. She competes in the 106 pound weight division. She won the GMAC women’s wrestling competition for the county and achieved third place in the Florida State championship in February. Godinez is also a two-time...