Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December:For Children and Families:Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Paddington 2,” “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas,” and “Arthur Christmas.” Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 5, 12 and...

Hundreds of families and children lined the sidewalks of Ludlam Road in the heart of Miami Lakes to observe the Town of Miami Lakes annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11. More than 3,000 participated in the parade itself including Town Councilmembers and their families, active duty and retired military service members, veterans’ groups, local high school and middle school marching bands and cheerleaders, ROTC units, various Scout troops,...

With two open seats to be filled on the Miami Lakes Town Council, area voters elected a pair of political neophytes over two hopefuls who previously ran for political office. Attorney Jeffrey Rodriguez and charter school principal Carlos O. Alvarez won Seat 2 and Seat 6, respectively, during last week’s November 6 midterm elections, which saw the closet races in history for the U.S. Senate and Florida governor that appeared to be...

The Town of Miami Lakes is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. Residents are encouraged to brighten a child’s spirits during the holiday season by dropping off toy donations at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, through Friday, December 14. The mission of Toys for Tots is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas, and to play an active role...

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee is encouraging the community to be sure to lock vehicles and remove any valuables during the holiday season. Removing gifts and shopping bags from cars, and locking doors, may seem simple enough, but many residents simply forget or get sidetracked due to the stress of the holidays. The theft of a purse, wallet, or documents with sensitive information can also result in identity theft. These crimes can be...