The Miami Lakes town council unanimously voted on Sept. 16 to approve its list of priorities to present to the state legislature during the 2026 session.       Lobbyists for the town will seek state funding for projects to lessen flooding and improve drainage; smooth traffic flow; enhance pedestrian safety; crime prevention; encourage work force housing and reform rock mining law. Proposed...

    The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee presented its awards for outstanding first responders at the Sept. 16 council meeting.      The annual awards recognize a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighter and a deputy from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for their service.       Maj. Jose Gonzalez, commander for Miami Lakes district, presented Deputy Carlos Ortiz with the Deputy of the Year...

     For more than two decades, anyone who attended a municipal meeting in Miami Lakes would see a tiny woman stand at the podium from which she’d challenge council members on their decisions about taxes, policy and adherence to the town charter.      That self-appointed advocate for Miami Lakers was Mirtha Mendez, who died Sept. 14. She was 78 years old.      On a night in August, 2023...

     iGlō Aesthetics and Wellness has opened on the west side of Miami Lakes.       The spa offers anti-aging treatments such as neurotoxin and filler injections; skin treatments; laser hair removal and wellness care.       Miami Laker Katrina Friedberg moved her business from Hollywood to 7975 NW 154th St., Suite 420.       “Standing at this grand...

   The Miami Lakes town council recognized two young pickleball players during the Sept. 16 council meeting.      Mayor Josh Dieguez presented the boys with certificates of recognition for how they represented the community and gave them special Town of Miami Lakes pickleball paddles.       David Ayala, at left, and Lucas Collazo, at right, competed in the National Junior Pickleball powered...