The opportunity to be a messenger in the Florida House of Representatives was a journey that I encourage anyone in high school to pursue.      It was a literal journey, as my family and I drove nine hours to the state Capitol in Tallahassee to spend a few days touring the area before I started my week of service. It was also a journey of  personal growth for me, as I overcame nerves, and eventually...

    The Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee hosted 24 cyclists on a bike ride around town on April 5 to support Autism Awareness Month. Lucia Toro, 4, kept up with the pack while riding her pink bike (with training wheels) while accompanied by her father, Derick Toro, and deputies. Free helmets donated by the Florida Dept. of Transportation were available for kids to ensure a safe ride. Mayor Josh Dieguez greeted...

   Business boosters in Miami Lakes celebrated the opening of Bossy Wellness and Aesthetics with a ribbon cutting and confetti on March 26.       “Thank you, Bossy Wellness, for considering Miami Lakes as your home,” said Rudy Blanco, legal counsel for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Juliete Misas, the new business at 6811 Main St. offers IV therapies; micro-needling; derma fillers;...

     In April, some Miami Lakes residents may receive postcards from Miami-Dade County about a change to recycling collection dates.      That notice will be followed by a new calendar for the rest of 2025 that the county will send in May.       The change will affect 119,000 curbside residential recycling customers, the county’s Department of Solid Waste Management said in a press...

     Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Bryan Morera credited the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s members for their contributions to the town and the local economy during a speech on April 9.      “Without you, there would be no flavor, there would be no fun and there would be no fashion in Miami Lakes,” Morera said.      Morera is an attorney who grew up in town, played baseball in...