Father Mario de Miranda welcomed parishioners to the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal for “ashes to go” on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.      The church has a history of bringing the service and its faith to the public.         It once gave out ashes to drivers in the Windmill Gate Shopping Center, and to worshippers during the COVID-19 pandemic, parishioner Elizabeth...

     The Main Street Merchants, Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee and Economic Development Committee and The Graham Companies hosted the latest concert in the Main Street Live! free music series. The Whisky Six Band played modern country tunes during their show on Feb. 20.            Music fans enjoyed the evening while dining on the patios of all the restaurants around the circle on Main...

     Veterans groups have proposed building a monument to honor Miami Lakes residents who have served in the military.        The town’s Veterans Committee proposed the project and American Legion Post 144 Miami Lakes has opened a GoFundMe account to raise funds for it.       “We’re trying to save taxpayer dollars,” Veterans Committee Chair William Perez...

   The Do the Right Thing of Miami organization recognized Barbara Goleman Senior High School student Celine Medrano at its February awards ceremony at the Chief Clarence Dickson Police College Auditorium in downtown Miami. Celine is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and when a teacher called for help with a student who fell unconscious in class, Celine, a junior at her school, followed her training, according to Ariadna...

    The State of Florida has a service that alerts elders and their families or caregivers about scams, fraud trends and financial exploitation risks.      Called Operation Senior Shield, the program launched late last year also provides tools to become informed and secure, the state said.      “When a senior is targeted or exploited, it doesn’t just affect their bank account - it...