When residents along Northwest 169th Terrace in Miami Lakes awoke on a recent Monday morning, they were met with some bad news: thieves opened six unlocked cars and stole two handguns, electronics and other valuables, according to police.Also taken: A fob from one unlocked car that operated a Jeep Cherokee, which was driven away by the burglars.“The simple act of locking your car door helps curtail these vehicle burglaries,” said Miami-Dade...

The town’s culture of compassion and charity continues Aug. 15 during the Mayor’s Back to School Drive-thru held at Miami Lakes Town Hall.  More than 300 brightly colored backpacks filled with a variety of school supplies -- which included masks; hand sanitizer; computer flash drives and headphones with microphones for use during online classes -- were prepared for students in need, said Daylin Garcia of the Giving Gators charity, one of the...

Architect Antonio J. “Tony” Verde was 80 when he died on July 25. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Verde immigrated to the United States in 1962. He lived in New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Hialeah before building a home in Lake Elizabeth in Miami Lakes in 1988. “He loved Miami Lakes, the hometown feel,” said one of Verde’s sons, Frank Verde. Tony Verde and his wife Margarita, 78, exercised daily in Picnic Park West and were...

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...

Benjamin is a 3-year-old Golden Retriever that gets along with cats and other dogs.     “He is everybody’s friend,” said Angie Velez. Benjamin belongs to Velez and her wife Jo Hurtado.     “One of his favorite activities is morning walks through our beautiful foliage and oak trees,” Velez said.     If you would like to introduce your pet – whether furry or feathered – to the readers of The Miami Laker, please send a photo to...