Runoff needed to determine next mayor of Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez said Tuesday night that he expects to face Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez yet again in a runoff election on Nov. 26, after unofficial numbers released by county officials showed that neither candidate received more...

Runoff needed to determine next mayor of Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez said Tuesday night that he expects to face Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez yet again in a runoff election on Nov. 26, after unofficial numbers released by county officials showed that neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote needed to become the next mayor of the town. With seven out of seven precincts accounted for, the county showed Dieguez with 46.6% of the vote and Fernandez with 42%. There...

Lewis challenges Avila in senate race

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

The race for Florida District 39 senate race is between incumbent Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs and Democrat Charles A. Lewis I.       One of Avila’s staff members said he was not available for an interview.       He is academic dean at Doral College and an officer in the Florida Army National Guard, according to his social media accounts.      Avila, 40, was a sponsor...

Town Topics: Are you ready for the holiday season?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

Mario O. Pinera III  Miami Dade College  Student  Miami Lakes       “Yes, I am ready for the holidays,” Mario O. Pinera III said. “[I’m hoping] it’s going to be a cold holiday. That’s what we need. Holidays are around the corner. I get to spend more time with family, school is going to be out and [I’ll get] to see my cousins.”  Chanel...

Toy Drive underway at The Graham Companies

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 1, 2024

  The Graham Companies is accepting new, unwrapped toys to benefit children in the Miami Lakes area, to be distributed by the Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Giving Gators organizations.      Toys may be dropped off at company headquarters, 6843 Main St. in Miami Lakes, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.      Merchants on Main Street may also be participating - look for collection...

Dr. Starsheema Greene leads MLEC Technical College

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 1, 2024

     Dr. Starsheema Greene brings a lifetime of experience in education to her role as director of the Technical College, at the Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College.      Greene, 45, was appointed to the job in June, when the board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools decided to have a principal lead the high school and a separate administrator for the technical college, she...
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