Yaneth Del Carmen Baez Occupation: Prosecutor and circuit judge candidate Residence: North Miami “I did not travel anywhere. I stayed local here in Miami-Dade; I traveled every from Florida City to the county line, campaigning away.” Destiny Alvarez Occupation: Partner at Goede DeBoest and Cross Residence: Coral Terrace “This summer I had the opportunity to meet the amazing residents of Miami-Dade...

A Miami Lakes Boy Scout troop recently took first place in a competition that tested their mettle in everything from camping skills to entertainment to a newfangled form of dodgeball.      Scout Troop 566 of Miami Lakes pulled off a stunning victory in the most important Scout competition in north Miami-Dade County. Scout Troop 566 recently won the 2026 Phoenix District Camporee. A dozen scout troops from northern...

If you’re on Main Street chances are you may have seen Nala-Rose, a two-year-old golden retriever, with pink crocs and a bandana strolling down the street.      Owned by Gilbert Rivera, guest services manager at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, Nala-Rose is friendly golden retriever who frequents the farmer’s market on Saturdays.      “She says hello and everyone must pay the belly tax when...

Miami Lakers braved the rain and made it out to Veterans Park to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday. The annual Miami Lakes Fourth of July celebration attracted hundreds to Veterans Park for a night of fireworks and fun.      Organized by the town’s Cultural Affairs Committee, the event included a DJ, music from the 13th Army Band, a beer and wine garden, food trucks, games for kids and...

ater-efficient irrigation helps conserve water and also lowers bills.      That’s the message the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department is getting out there in July, which is Smart Irrigation Month.      To help residents do things such as lawn watering as efficiently, the county offers free irrigations through its Landscape Irrigation Rebate Program. Qualified single-family homeowners can earn annual...