It’s Christmas in July in Miami Lakes, courtesy of Burger King.The BK drive-thru restaurant in the Park Centre Shops, decked out in lights, wreaths and even a tree, has intrigued residents who watched the decorations go up.On Thursday, Burger King announced that all the festivity is to promote a gift of sorts to customers: choose two items in its “Mix and Match Deal” -- a Whopper, Big Fish, Original Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Fries – for...

A line of men and women snaked around the grounds of the Miami Lakes Youth Center on Monday morning, waiting to be tested for coronavirus or the antibodies that would show they have survived it.The outdoor testing center is run by SOMOS Community Care, a non-profit network of health care professionals in New York City who primarily treat immigrant and low-income communities.Alejandro Damiron, SOMOS’ chief of staff, said he connected with an...

The branch of the Miami-Dade County Library in Miami Lakes is operating under COVID-19 safety guidelines. The hours of the branch, at 6699 Windmill Gate Road, are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. A week’s worth of Grab and go meals for kids are available every Friday through Aug. 14, from 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Bring the child’s school ID, report card or birth certificate. ...

Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Town of Miami Lakes has postponed most programming at community centers. Instead the town is offering classes on Zoom.us. Go to: www.zoom.us, click ‘join a meeting’ and type the appropriate Meeting ID: Get meeting IDs and passwords by emailing recprograms@miamilakes-fl.gov or by calling Kristina Labossiere at 786-519-0604.Online class schedule through July 31(subject to change)Mon. -...

The Miami Lakes Bar Association has partnered with the hunger relief organization Feeding South Florida to help provide meals during the coronavirus pandemic.The association launched its fundraiser in March and hopes to raise $5,000; so far, they’ve received gifts totaling $1,250.Feeding South Florida, which has held drive-thru food donations in Miami Lakes, says $1 can provide seven meals.Unemployment has risen since the outbreak of the...