Facing a possible $1.5 million budget deficit and needing additional resource police officers at local schools to shield students and teachers from gun violence, the Town of Miami Lakes has turned to an electrical franchise fee increase which may be applied to residents’ FPL bill.  But constituents will have the final approval for a proposed rate of 4.6 percent, as part of a new franchise agreement with the utility company,...

  The 4th annual Miami Lakes Cars for Cure, a classic car event which raises money to fight cancer and awareness of the deadly disease, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 8, on Main Street. The event features a host of classic cars, great food and entertainment and is expected to attract more than 5,000 participants to come together to help fight cancer and honor cancer survivors and those who succumbed to the disease....

  The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes (ZCML) has set the date for its annual signature fundraising gala, Viva Las Vegas 2018, on Saturday, May 19. The event will be held at Don Shula’s Hotel at 6842 Main Street. This year’s event features games of chance, luck or just plain skill.  Cocktails are at 7 p.m. and games begin at 8 p.m. Priority reservations are available by mail or by payment through www.zontamiamilakes.org. ZCML...

  The Graham Companies and Main Street Merchants announced the winners of “There’s No Place Like Miami Lakes” Main Street Banner Art Contest. With other 300 submissions, only 26 pieces could be selected to be showcased on light poles along the several blocks of Main Street. Artwork submissions were judged by over 30 individuals with a selection of the top piece of work based on Elementary, Middle and High School age...

  Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) announced it is accepting applications for the 2018 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by The Graham Companies. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of the Town of Miami Lakes. All applications must be received at Town Hall by Friday, March 23, and will be forwarded to the EAB for selection of the recipients. Winners will...