If you’re near Chela’s Cocteleria on Feb. 6, you may see bright lights and a news crew for the Univision show “Al Punto Florida,” anchored by Ambrosio Hernandez.      The Ch.-23 program is scheduled to air live at 6 p.m. from the lawn at Northwest 67th Avenue and Main Street.      Univision news photographer Claudio E. Muns was shooting B-roll of Main Street on...

     Say hello to Newman!       Sally Whitton named her English Bulldog for his resemblance to actor Wayne Knight, who portrayed a devious character called Newman on the “Seinfeld” sitcom.      Though Newman sheds and may drool, he’s not a villain like his namesake, she said.      “It’s a face everyone has to love,” Whitton said....

     The Miami Lakes town council presented a proclamation to Daylin Garcia for her volunteer efforts in the community. Garcia founded the Giving Gators charity in 2014, which helps children in need. Mayor Manny Cid called her an “unsung hero” whose impact upon the town has been “priceless.”      Enjoying Daylin Garcia Figueroa Day on Jan. 17 were from left in the photo: Council members...

     The Arbor Day Foundation has once again designated Miami Lakes a Tree City USA.       For 17 years in a row, the organization has recognized the town.       “The Town of Miami Lakes is well known for its vibrant tree canopies, arbor maintenance and greenery as a whole,” the town said in a media statement.       The Arbor Day Foundation’s...

 Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Feb. 3 Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival. Sip, stroll and eat at the 6th Annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival to benefit the Miami Lakes Town Foundation. This is a 21+ event. Rain or shine.  Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. $125 per person. 7 p.m. Buy tickets at https://bit.ly/3RFOOIJ.  Feb. 5 Food Truck Mondays. Check out a...