Miami-Dade Police and the town of Miami Lakes are inviting residents join Major Javier Ruiz and neighborhood resource officers for coversation while enjoying a cup of coffee. The quarterly meeting with residents is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Starbucks, 8012 NW 154th St. The purpose of the gatherings that began last year in town is to foster conversation between law enforcement and the community, and to discuss any...

The express lanes and tolls on the Palmetto Expressway have been controversial ever since the Florida Department of Transportation installed them in September.While some drivers complained about paying to drive on the expressway or slowed traffic along the Miami Lakes and Hialeah sections, others embraced the change and found using the express lanes significantly shortened their commuting times.On Dec. 2, state Sen.Manny Diaz, Jr., R-Palm...

The city of Hialeah has applied for a permit from Miami Lakes to extend its Northwest 170th Street road construction into the town, despite a lawsuit the town filed against the city, developers andMiami-Dade County to halt work on its portion of the street.At issue is whether a bridge -- which was built for agricultural use, spans Interstate 75 and would connect Northwest 170th Street on either side -- should be opened.Miami Lakes doesn’t...

The Miami Lakes town council has changed its meeting schedule.Beginning in January, councilmembers will gather at town hall at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month.The elected officials previously met on the first Tuesday of each month.The meetings can be watched in person in council chambers at 6601 Main St.Those who cannot attend the meetings may view proceedings online at www.miamilakes-fl-gov/meetings or on Facebook or YouTube.

The Miami Lakes council took the first step toward prohibiting businesses in town from selling vaping products to minors.Councilmembers gave their initial approval of a proposed ordinance at theDec. 10 meeting.The ordinance also would require business owners to post signs and to obtain proof of age from customers before selling the products.And it would also become illegal for minors to possess e-cigarettes.E-cigarettes heat a liquid and...