Town may ban vaping by minors, regulate product sales

Government By David Snelling, Reporter Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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...

Partners in charity recognized at town hall

Government Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Kelley Kronenberg Attorneys at Law supported the Giving Gators non-profit in its meal drive for 120 families at Thanksgiving. Students at 13 schools in Miami-Dade County received complete, traditional meals, including turkeys, to take home. Contributions by the lawyers and staffers were represented in a $1,200 check presented to the charity on Dec. 11.Present were Giving Gators Founder Daylin Garcia; Karen Gilmartin, partner and chief legal...

Stretch of NW 87th Avenue named for fallen officer

Government By David Snelling, Reporter Tuesday, December 17, 2019

A police officer from Palm Springs North who died while on duty was remembered by loved ones and friends when a street sign was unveiled a few blocks from his family’s home.Larry E.Marrero, a 28-year law enforcement veteran and a detective with Miami Beach police, collapsed while at the police station on Nov. 28, 2018.He died at a nearby hospital.Relatives, government leaders and two dozen police officers from several departments gathered...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Friday, December 6, 2019

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. At Miami Lakes town hall through Dec. 18, every third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScott Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami. 8669 NW 36th St.,...

Tribute to Veterans

Government By Linda Trischitta Friday, December 6, 2019

Hundreds of marchers stepped off on a gorgeous Sunday morning in a parade through the center of Miami Lakes to honor veterans and those who are serving in the United States military. About 115 groups participated on Nov. 10: Brownies, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and beauty queens; the town council; town volunteers and even costumed “Star Wars” characters such as Darth Vader and Stormtroopers who greeted kids along the route. It...
First146148150Last