Visitors to Veterans Park or Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes may have noticed boxes atop wooden poles.       While they may look like birdhouses, they’re really places for residents – children and adults alike -- to share books with their neighbors.      Books line the shelves of Miami Lakes’ Little Free Libraries in seven town parks.       The...

Anthony Creece, Miami Lakes, Soccer Coach “Yes, and [I want to see] Brazil,” Anthony Creece said.  “[I’m excited] because it’s a great event, sometimes it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the best soccer players in the world. [There is no single player I want to see], just the team, Brazil all the way.”  Brian Carvajal, Hialeah, Finance “Yeah...

The Northwest 170th Street bridge that spans Interstate 75 and connects Miami Lakes to Hialeah and Unincorporated Miami-Dade County to the west had new asphalt in June. As of July 8, County and town officials did not yet have a date for when the bridge will be opened to traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians. The long-closed bridge was a point of conflict between the governing bodies. Some Miami Lakers fear traffic congestion when residents in...

The Town of Miami Lake’s Father’s Day Fishing Tournament was held June 18 at Graham Dairy Lake. Competitors posed with their medals that were awarded in several categories during the friendly contest. Back row from left are Miguel Zarran (Oldest Fisherman, age 72); Luis Chavez (Smallest Fish Caught, an 8” red gill; Most Fish Caught, 4); Brian Hoadley (First Fish Caught at 8:14 a.m.; Most Fish Caught, 3); Neill Robinson,...

    Say hello to Kira!     She is a “Pomsky,” a Pomeranian and Siberian Husky mix.      The 14-pound, 6-year-old pup has a fluffy white coat and distinctive blue and black eyes.      “She’s a very good girl,” said her owner, Maxine Mantrana. “She’s still like a puppy, loves to run and is the fastest dog at the dog park.”   ...