Willow is a 2-year-old mix of Yorkshire and Biewer terriers. She is also a rescue girl who is adjusting nicely to life with her owner Christina Valladares.      “I was her third home,” Valladares said. “I was about to give her up. It was a hot mess. But I got a trainer and she’s just really changed. She’s come a really long way.”         Willow was...

Despite occasional rain and hot temperatures, Miami Lakes Athletic Club’s summer campers are having a great time. They’re enjoying movies at CMX Cinemas in Miami Lakes; going swimming; soaking during water slide days; playing kickball, tennis and basketball; cooling off with sno-cones and even driving electric go-karts. Kids will get to enjoy the activities until Aug. 8.

     How do you become a Chevrolet Dealer of the Year?       “You sell a lot of cars and satisfy a lot of customers,” said Lazaro Veliz, executive general manager of the Chevrolet and Kia dealerships at the Miami Lakes AutoMall.      By a lot of cars, Veliz, 42, meant 2,510 vehicles that last year moved off the lot at the corner of Northwest 57th Avenue and Northwest 167th...

      Drivers of electric vehicles in Miami Lakes may use four new public charging stations installed by The Graham Companies at its South Pointe Residences & Shops.      “I think it’s a great idea,” said Councilman Ray Garcia, who has advocated from the council dais for installation of more EV charging stations in town. “The Grahams have always been ahead of their time....

     The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2025.      Nominees may be an athlete, coach or a person who has made an impact on sports in town.      Past classes have included  coaches Don Shula and Howard Schnellenberger; athletes like Jim Mandich, Sara Sidner and William Graham; Optimist Club leader Jack McCall and First Tee Miami founder Charlie...