Miami Lakes Town Councilman Luis Collazo has filed papers to run for a second, four-year term in November. Collazo, 46, opened up a campaign account on June 19, according to town election records. So far, he’s running unopposed to retain Seat 5. Collazo was first elected to the town council in 2016 and if he wins this race, after completing another four years of service, he will be term-limited. The clinical social worker...

Miami-Dade County candidates for mayor will debate at Ana G. Mendez University in Miami Lakes on July 16. Ambrosio Hernandez, chief anchor of Univision Noticias 23 who is also town resident, will moderate the 11 a.m. forum. The town’s Economic Development Committee is presenting the event. Seven candidates are campaigning for the county’s top political job. It was not yet announced who will appear at the forum, though all were...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOfc. hours in Miami: Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ofc. hours in Miami Lakes Town Hall: 3rd Wednesdays11 a.m.-1 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:...

The rainbow flag began flying over Main Street in Miami Lakes on Wednesday. It was raised by The Graham Companies and residents Leslie Langbein and Esther Colon.This weekend, the majestic live oak on Main Street is to be bathed in rainbow-colored lights to celebrate Pride Month.The nighttime lighting is to continue through the end of June.The recognition of LGBTQ rights in Miami Lakes happened during a week when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled...

Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez and his wife Lisa Rodriguez tested positive for COVID-19 in early June.The couple is staying at home until they are well.So far, Rodriguez is the first town council member to test positive for the upper respiratory disease, Clarisell De Cardenas, communications director for the town, said Wednesday.Rodriguez, 52, is a firefighter/paramedic in Coral Gables. He announced June 15 on Facebook that he had...