Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military...

Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Boza earned a bachelor of arts in criminal justice.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

Flag Day celebrated at Kendall's historic Dice House

Nearly 70 people gathered to celebrate the American Flag at the historic Dice House, Kendall's oldest existing building. Established in 1929, the house was recently saved from demolition and was moved to Continental Park.

WEST KENDALL

Vandalism strikes fear at West Kendall mosque

Vandals smashed the windows of a West Kendall mosque, the Islamic School of Miami, in an incident members are saying is part of a disturbing trend.

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Florida International University's youth football clinic a hit with kids and coaches

The NCAA Football Youth Day Clinic at Florida International University on Saturday drew more than 200 players and coaches

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Students lauded for doing the right thing

Special students from schools throughout Miami-Dade County were named the May winners of the Do The Right Thing Program (DTRT), sponsored by the Miami Police Department, British Airways, The Miami Herald and WTVJ-NBC 6.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Many July Fourth celebrations will go on in Miami-Dade despite tough times

While today’s economic squeeze has put the kibosh on some traditional Fourth of July celebrations, there are still plenty of spots throughout Miami-Dade where music will play, hot dogs will sizzle and fireworks will light up the night sky

MIAMI STORIES

Miami stories: Legacy of Education

My maternal grandparents, Sam D. and Ida Ellen Roberts Johnson, were born in Harbour Island, Bahamas. It is believed that their ancestors were among the millions of black slaves forced from West Africa and sold in the West Indies.

• Miami stories: Legacy of Education

COCONUT GROVE

FPL power line proposal sparks concerns

Several people opposing FPL high voltage transmission lines spoke with state officials this week.

KENDALL

For 19 kids, surgeries were part of a 'Day of Smiles'

For 10-year-old Diana Miranda, a lifetime of waiting began to come to an end June 20 as the first steps were taken to remove a large birthmark above her right eye.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

Fundraiser nets $200,000 for families

More than 400 civic and community leaders and their guests celebrated at the 24th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction of Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership. The event raised over $200,000.

WEST KENDALL

Norma Butler Bossard Elementary PTA recoups stolen money

Norma Butler Bossard Elementary has pulled together to cover more than $43,000 stolen from the PTA. The group's former treasurer is charged with grand theft and forgery.

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Seminar offered on G.I. Bill benefits

Florida International University will host an informational session Thursday to update veterans on the new educational benefits provided by the G.I. Bill, which was dramatically modified last year.

WEST KENDALL COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Bigger Wal-Mart gets council OK

The council on Tuesday approved a request from Wal-Mart to expand its Kendall Drive and Southwest 157th Avenue location.

MIAMI-DADE

Over 300 students honored for volunteer service

After five years working with the Miami-Dade Police Department, and 5,036 hours of community service, 19-year-old Vincent Timiraos received a letter from President Barack Obama congratulating him for his dedication.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

Bertha Vazquez honored for 'green' science at Carver Middle School

Bertha Vazquez, a science teacher at G.W. Carver Middle School in Coral Gables, has received the Richard C. Bartlett Education Award from the National Environmental Education Foundation.

DO THE RIGHT THING

Students lauded for doing the right thing

Special students from schools throughout Miami-Dade County were named the April winners of the Do The Right Thing Program, sponsored by the Miami Police Department, British Airways, The Miami Herald and WTVJ-NBC 6.

SOUTH MIAMI-DADE

Former South Miami-Dade teacher gives students tools for school

A former South Dade teacher has filled more than 65,000 backpacks with school supplies, including one group she's worked with from kindergarten to 12th grade.

WEST KENDALL

Children and adults in West Kendall learn soccer from the best

A free youth soccer clinic led by legendary Colombian soccer player Carlos 'El Pibe' Valderrama made for a fun day last weekend for young players and adults alike.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

Annual Gulliver mask show a sight to see

Every other year, for the past 10 years, middle school artists from Gulliver Academy have had the opportunity to show their mask creations in a gallery-style environment at Isabel's in South Miami.

WEST KENDALL

Kendall Federation of Homeowners Association meets about public safety

Kendall Federation of Homeowners Association meeting focused on public safety and community involvement.