A partnership of charities and the Town of Miami Lakes will stage a third major hunger relief effort on Saturday at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church.The event begins at 9 a.m. at the church, which is at Miami Lakes Drive and 14800 NW 67 Ave.Drivers should enter the church parking lot on Miami Lakes Drive, stay inside their cars and when it is their turn in line, pop their trunks.Volunteers will place the groceries inside.The sponsors are...

Manuel Castaneda prepared to tee off Wednesday at Shula’s Golf Course in Miami Lakes.Castaneda was among more than 100 golfers who flocked to the historic course after Miami-Dade County and Miami Lakes opened parks and golf courses, part of the first phase of venturing outdoors after six weeks of sheltering at home during the coronavirus outbreak.Golf carts were hustling along the paths and there were lots of smiles among golfers who, like...

U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz- Balart will return to Washington, D.C. for a 10th term in January to represent Congressional District 25. Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, was the only candidate to qualify for the race that was to be held Nov. 3. Diaz-Balart’s campaign announced on April 24 that the political veteran retained the Congressional office he has held since 2002. Diaz-Balart submitted 9,237 petitions signed by voters, an amount “almost three...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter: @MarioDB Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5...

Town Manager Edward Pidermann was expected to announce on April 27 that the town’s parks will partially reopen before the weekend. Basketball courts, tot lots and playgrounds would likely remain closed so that residents could continue to practice social distancing to protect themselves from the deadly COVID-19 virus. Fields could be used for casual play but not by teams or large groups, Pidermann said. Town Hall may reopen on May...