Voters who cast their ballots by mail must make an annual request for the paperwork.      The deadline to ask for one is Aug. 8 for the Aug. 20 Primary Election and Oct. 24 for the Nov. 5 General Election.      Voters will be able to choose new town council members as well as the next president of the United States.      A voter may make a single request to receive...

     Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30.       When a storm is approaching, remember to top up on cash, gas and gas: Cash since card readers may not work after a storm, gasoline for your auto and propane gas for your grill.      Go to FloridaDisaster.Org to get a checklist for your kit.      The state will offer two periods to stock up on hurricane...

Hundreds of friends, colleagues meet for memorable day        The celebration of Bob Graham’s life was a tribute to a decent man, a devoted husband, father and grandfather who as a governor and U.S. senator, was also a statesman and a role model for politicians today.      The stories shared were a history lesson about state and national politics and how one unique man with humble ways showed...

Miami Lakes Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo administered the oath of office to Bryan Morera, who won election to Council Seat 6. To kick things off before the May 14 council meeting began at Town Hall, Mayor Manny Cid called the ceremony “an amazing night,” a “rejuvenation of our community, we’re bringing in somebody new, as in the next couple of months we’re going to have three or four of us leaving the dais,”...

Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events.  May 2 National Day of Prayer The Town of Miami Lakes will observe the  National Day of Prayer and welcome all faiths to this event. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 9 a.m. Free.  May 2 Mental Health Webinar hosted by Baptist Health. Presented by the Mental Health Task Force. Learn how to navigate mental health and get resources to deal with challenges. Participants can...