The Miami Lakes town council honored teachers and paraprofessionals from Bob Graham Education Center during its April 8 municipal meeting.       “This is our portion of our [Autism Spectrum Disorder] staff,” said Principal Yecenia Martinez. “We have an amazing team of specialized teachers. Our program has grown … it’s thanks to these...

The Miami Lakes Town Council honored resident Pedro Fiallo for his dedication to the community. Fiallo serves on the Elderly Affairs Committee, the Veterans Committee and is an active member of American Legion Post 144, providing public relations services for the American Legion and Elderly Affairs Committees. On April 8 at Town Hall, he was joined by friends, relatives and members of the committees, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and...

     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...