The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has a contract to protect the Town of Miami Lakes and its people and property and has a small station inside of Town Hall.     Miami Lakes budgeted $11.8 million for the sheriff’s contract in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, a bill that was more than 51.8% of the town’s general fund budget, and is higher than the $10.8 million raised in town property taxes, staff...

      Over 100 seniors gathered at the Roberto Alonso Community Center to celebrate spring. The Elderly Affairs Committee invited the over 60 crowd to enjoy lunch by Chef Ramoncito, who prepared paella and fried plantains. Following lunch, the seniors danced to a mix by DJ Dennis of American Top 40 hits from the 1970s and 1980s and Latin music, including songs by Celia Cruz.      Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and...

    Proceeds from the annual Mayor’s Gala is the only support given to the Special Needs Advisory Board. The money supports the board’s activities and events held for the community.      The 2025 Gala held in November raised a record-setting $71,000 and after expenses donated $43,025, Mayor Josh Dieguez said. In February, Dieguez proclaimed it was St. Thomas University Month, for the school’s...

   The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee presented a $500 check to the South Florida Police Benevolent Association’s Love and Resilience Fund during the March 17 council meeting. The fund supports officers who are experiencing a crisis. The money was raised during the committee’s inaugural car show. Its display of 100 vehicles drew around 1,000 spectators, Committee Chair Carlos Andres said.    ...

     Miami Lakes officials recognized the town’s crossing guards in February, which is also School Crossing Guard Month. The guards take care of the town’s kids for nine months every year and are the first faces the kids see on their way to class, said Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Bajdaun.      He called the crossing guards a family, and a part of the town organization that make residents...