The Town of Miami Lakes, its Public Safety Committee and members of the town council hosted a Police and Fire Appreciation Ceremony on Sept. 24 to recognize two first responders for outstanding performance. When a car holding two people crashed into Lake Martha and sank on New Year’s Day, 2019, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighter and diver Ivan Acebo and another diver saved one of those lives while other firefighters rescued the second person...

Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami LakesSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah, 305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday...

Listed below are places to turn to for help during the coronavirus outbreak:MasksMiami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies last. https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-23-library-free-mask-distribution.asp For Small Business Owners--Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, 786-605-8585 or...

Whether it’s the logo of a gelato brand or a friendly smile, designs on the face masks we’re wearing to keep ourselves and our families and community safe from the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic are fun to see.      The folks in the photos above visited Main Street in Miami Lakes on a recent Wednesday afternoon.      Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

The 2020 Community Salute to Our Veterans on Oct. 24 at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah gave away lots of food -- 6,000 boxes and 2,500 bags of perishables – organizers said. The event was put together by American Legion Post 144, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Coast Guard. Sponsors included: AC Graphics; Advocate Health Advisors; CarePlus Health Plans; Catholic Hospice; Chen Senior Medical Center; CH Global Windows...