Israel’s sudden war with Hamas -- a group President Joe Biden called a “terrorist organization” with “bloody hands” after it took hostages and massacred hundreds of Jews, including Americans, during a surprise sabbath attack on Oct. 7 -- prompted Miami Lakes officials to hold a community prayer vigil on Oct. 11.      “When we’re facing evil, it’s important...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomed Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Miami-Dade County during its October luncheon.       “This is not your parents’ clerk’s office,” Fernandez-Barquin said while describing changes made to court procedures that affect most residents, whether they file paperwork for a mortgage, marriage or a will,...

      The owners of Bite Pediatric Dentistry cut a ribbon on Aug. 28 to welcome young patients to their practice. Family members, town officials and business boosters gathered at the new dental office is at 15358 NW 79th Court in the Park Centre Shops.       Dr. Jorman Garcia runs the business, while his wife Megan Cascardo greets patients at the front desk. Services include exams and check-ups; sports...

     Over 200 students from across Miami-Dade County practiced their skills at Miami Lakes Golf Club on Oct. 5 and 12 as part of a tournament for athletes in the Special Olympics program.       The event was hosted in part with Special Olympics and First Tee and invites students and adults to practice different golf skills. This is the first year the tournament was held at the Miami Lakes Golf...

    Minerva Onate enjoys taking the Freebee to all of her appointments around Miami Lakes.      “It’s very, very good,” Onate, 95, said on Oct. 10 while leaving her dentist’s office near Main Street.      “It’s comfortable,” she said. “And we have a good, good driver!”     The west side resident was referring to Edwin Gonzalez, her...