Florida State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., and his wife, Jennifer Diaz, discussed his education goals for the state of Florida with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos, at the Nation’s Capitol in Washington D.C. In Tallahassee, Diaz has been a strong advocate for education, sponsoring legislation this year to strengthen Florida’s education system, which was a priority for House Speaker Richard Corcoran of...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez recently completed the FBI Citizens Academy program and demonstrated a commitment to the FBI mission.Rodriguez, a Coral Gables firefighter, was honored for his achievement at the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation Division on June 1.“I’m truly thankful to the men and women of the FBI Miami Division,” Rodriguez said. “A great experience, gained some...

A Miami-Dade County resolution will give a helping hand to a critically injured police officer who’s still recovering from his injuries after a motorcycle accident last month. Commissioner Barbara Jordan’s resolution, unanimously approved by colleagues, allows county employees to donate accrued annual and holiday leave time, up to a cap of $50,000, to Miami-Dade Police Major Rick Carter, who doctors had to amputate one of his...

The public is invited to attend a Town Council Workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, to discuss notice mailers and Town Hall meetings for new developments. The workshop will be held in Council Chambers at 6601 Main Street.The workshop will further discuss motions that were unanimously approved at the February and March Council meetings that would enhance notification and public awareness of proposed new developments in the Town.At the...

Town of Miami Lakes assistant Town Manager Andrea M. Agha was recently elected vice president of the Miami-Dade City and County Management Association (MDCCMA).The Association was established in 1963 to bring together local government professional administrators to stimulate the highest standards of public service and administration, and to promote good fellowship and closer intergovernmental relationships.Primary objectives of the...