Alonso family donates $70,000 toward pediatric cancer research

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, November 5, 2025

  Members of the Alonso family, elected officials and experts in cancer medical care and research gathered Oct. 2 at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to tour the facility and celebrate the family’s $70,000...

Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High’s debate season is off to a good start

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 4, 2025

     Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School’s debate team has won their second contest of the 2025 season.        The team won their division at the Oct. 11 Bilzin Sumberg Policy Debate Invitational at Florida International University.        The students are participating in the 2025-2026 season of the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League.       The Bilzin...

Council forms Charter Revision Commission

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 4, 2025

    The Miami Lakes town council formed the Charter Revision Commission during its final meeting of 2025.      The Charter Revision Commission meets every 10 years to review the town’s charter, which sets forth Miami Lakes’ form of government; election procedures; administrative processes; legislative rules and other topics.       The seven council members on Nov. 18 each named a...

Town Topics: What are your holiday traditions?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 4, 2025

Dr. Nury Rodriguez, Owner, Lakes Dental, Miami Lakes       “Every year I have to have Pan de Jamon (ham bread),” Dr. Nury Rodriguez said in Spanish. “[Also] sweet potato casserole for Christmas is non-negotiable.”  Samantha Rodriguez, Front Desk, Lakes Dental, Miami Lakes       “[My holiday tradition is] gingerbread houses,”...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Dec. 5 Wills, Trusts & Estates Lecture by Lourdes Corvo, Esq. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6101 Main St. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Dec. 6 Miami Lakes Silver Jubilee Celebration It’s the town’s 25th birthday! Performances by Latchkey Kids Band and local entertainers; beer garden; food trucks; local vendors; activities for kids; photo opportunities and fireworks. Sensory inclusive zone at Mary Collins Community Center with...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To see what is available, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.      The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday -...
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