Four candidates are seeking to serve on the Miami Lakes town council where two incumbent officials -- Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and Councilman Josh Dieguez -- want to become the next mayor.      Mario O. Pinera Jr. and Angelo Cuadra Garcia, who was an unsuccessful council candidate in 2022, are vying for Seat 1. Juan Carlos Fernandez was unopposed as of June 28 as he runs for Seat 3, as is Steven Herzberg, unchallenged for...

     Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, held a meeting about home insurance at Miami Lakes Town Hall to allow residents to question of Citizens Property Insurance President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Cerio.       About 15 people, including Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and council members Marilyn Ruano and Ray Garcia attended the June 6 presentation.       Fabricio and Cerio...

June 21 Make Sandbags. Kids ages 12 to 17 can sign up to fill sandbags used to prevent flooding and earn community service hours. Volunteers should wear sneakers, a hat and sunblock and bring water. Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Ave. 9 a.m. to noon.  June 21 Masquerade and Casino Evening for Children with Special Needs Presented by the Arc of South Florida and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Casino games, virtual auction,...

     Florida is second in the nation for fraud committed against elders, who may be motivated by fear, loneliness or the illusion of a quick profit to follow instructions from a stranger who approaches their door, on their phone or via email or text, the FBI says.      The bureau has issued warnings in May and June about the spike in such crimes that have led to losses of $1.6 billion nationwide in the first...

    American Legion Post 144 and the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee gathered to mark Memorial Day at the Mary Collins Community Center.       Gary Cardenas, commander of American Legion Post 144 served as the master of ceremonies and Mayor Manny Cid was the keynote speaker.       Members from the Post who served in different branches of the military read the names of Congressional Medal...