After oath-taking in November, Miami Lakes will have two new council members:  Juan Carlos "J.C." Fernandez and Steven Herzberg. The new politicians won their first seats on the dais after no one opposed them during the town’s election qualifying period that ended at noon on Aug. 7. “I’m feeling a little surprised, it’s not the way I expected it, but it’s a win,” said Herzberg, 34, an...

The South Florida ABA Center celebrated its opening in Business Park West with a ribbon cutting on July 15. The Miami Lakes business provides early intervention therapy services for people with autism spectrum disorder and their loved ones.       “I am hoping to support families in need, with special needs children, so we can go ahead together and raise these children like a village,” owner Christina...

     The Town of Miami Lakes received about $5,000 as its share in the massive settlements paid by some opioid manufacturers and distributors to state governments.      A portion of the money will be used in an awareness campaign to prevent misuse of the prescription medications, Communications Director Clarisell De Cardenas told the town council on July 9.      The town will also spend money...

     The Miami Lakes town council recognized Antigua College International for its decade-long commitment to providing higher education in the health care field for working adults.       Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez read a proclamation at the July 9 meeting and declared July 12 as ‘Antigua College International Day.’       “This is great for our college, this is great...

     Miami Lakers have many candidates and ballot questions to vote for in the Aug. 20 Primary Election.      It is a closed primary, meaning only voters registered Republican, Democrat or Non-Partisan may choose from among their party’s candidates.      According to a sample ballot, in federal races Republicans can vote for one of three candidates including incumbent Rick...