Meet Choco! Choco, short for Chocolate, is a 2-year-old Teddy Bear hamster. Choco lives near Lake Adele in Miami Lakes with Megan Morales, 12; her brother Mike Morales, 9, and their parents Marcos and Michelle Morales. “He loves to lay down next to Megan while she studies or watches TV,” Michelle Morales said. “He’s a loyal and sweet friend.” Choco’s favorite treat is Yogies! cheese snacks for...

The town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrated Juneteenth with a mix of history, prayer, music and singing. The two-hour event, held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, marked the end of slavery in Texas 156 years ago, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Ever since, African-Americans have celebrated freedom on June 19th with picnics, days off from work and...

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History Royal Pointe is a boutique community of just 27 custom-built, single-family homes. The small and quiet neighborhood is a hidden gem on the west side of Miami Lakes. It is bordered by Northwest 82nd Avenue and Northwest 83rd Place, and the fields beyond that stretch toward Northwest 87th Avenue. It is nestled on the north and south between the Gramercy Park and Royal Palm Estates home- owner...