An employee at the Publix supermarket in Miami Lakes has tested positive for the coronavirus.“We can confirm that we have an associate who works at store # 1129, 15000 Miami Lakes Drive East in Miami Lakes, has tested positive for COVID-19,” Maria Brous, Publix director of communications said in a statement Monday.Brous did not say where in the store the employee may have worked or when he or she received test results.Supermarkets are...

These adorable Holstein dairy cows are doing what they do, huddling together in their Miami Lakes pasture. But this herd is not practicing social distancing! The Centers for Disease Control and Protection says that to stop the spread of COVID-19, we should avoid crowds and keep at least six feet between us. We should also wash our hands often, stay home as much as possible and disinfect surfaces and TV remote controls, cellphones, door...

For the third time since its incorporation 20 years ago, the town of Miami Lakes is a finalist for the National Civic League’s All-America City Award. The league recognized 22 finalists, including the city of Miami Gardens, for practices that enhance the health and well-being of residents through civic engagement. The league had planned for finalists to travel to Denver in June to make presentations. But after surveying finalists,...

Due to preventative measures being taken by the town, programming is canceled until further notice. Check www.miamilakes-fl.gov for when classes will resume or call town hall, at 305-364-6100 for more information.Youth ClassesKidokineticsMiami Lakes Youth CenterAges: 2-5 Spring B Session: Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25) $11 per class5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.comFree T-shirt with first...

Staff at Barbara Goleman Senior High School fed children from the school and neighborhood on March 17, when kids were working online from home because of the coronavirus. Diana Perez, Sarahi Vasquez and Nercy Fernandez, left to right in photo above, greeted kids outside the school at 14100 NW 89th Ave. in Miami Lakes. Meals included a bagel with cream cheese; chicken patty, rice and plantains. The day before, the team said they had given out...