Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. René Garcia greeted constituents from District 13 during one of his “Cafecito con René” gatherings at BB’s Bakehouse in Miami Lakes on Sept. 10.       Guests included Stuart Wyllie, president and chief executive officer of The Graham Companies; Miami-Dade Police officers from the Miami Lakes district and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board...

     The Florida House of Representatives District 110 race has incumbent Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes and challenger Stanley “J.P.” Jean-Poix, a Democrat and a retired City of Miami Police Officer.       Fabricio, 47, an attorney who grew up in Miami Lakes, has represented the area since 2020.    He lives on the west side with his wife and two daughters. His law degree is from...

     Miami Lakes Medical Center in the Royal Oaks Plaza is the newest business to celebrate opening with a ribbon cutting. Eduardo Elizalde, a physician’s assistant and owner of the business and staff were joined on Sept. 5 by members of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, the town’s Economic Development Committee and town council members.       “Thank you for choosing Miami Lakes to...

     Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes brought a mock check to the Town of Miami Lakes to help fund two drainage projects.  Fabricio announced $1,170,000 to help with the improvements at the Sept. 10 council meeting. Fabricio said getting the money for the town was a team effort and that he had support from state Rep. Alex Rizo, R-Hialeah and Fla. Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs.      ...

    A forum will be held at Miami Lakes Town Hall for voters to hear from candidates who want to lead the town, as mayor and on the council.      Residents who attend or watch from home will be able to participate by submitting their own questions that may be posed to the candidates.      Hosted by Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo, who is also the municipality’s supervisor of elections, the panel...