One northwest Miami-Dade man said he thought his roof was about to cave in following an explosion that rocked his entire home. Another local resident said the blast knocked her out of her chair.And another explosion sent one kid from the living room to the kitchen, slightly injuring him. A group of residents from Miami Lakes, Palm Springs North, Country Club of Miami and Broward County shared their gut wrenching stories about the...

The Town of Miami Lakes and Miami-Dade County Art in n Public Places is calling all artists to design a fun and interactive outdoor public art project for the Town’s newly  renovated Miami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse located at 6411 N.W. 162 Street.The Clubhouse is a state-of-the-art, modern building designed to provide the Town with indoor public recreational space, and serve as a home for the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, a...

The Town of Miami Lakes is going green! Furthering its commitment to environmentally-friendly practices, and its motto “Growing Beautifully, many of the Town’s Building Department services, including the annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewal process, can now be done entirely online.An initiative introduced by Councilmember Frank Mingo, the Building Department has made it easier than ever for both residents and businesses to...

Miami Lakes was placed on alert after town officials learned a county resolution to possibly expand operations at Opa Locka Airport could have a serious impact on residents’ quality of life.Mayor Manny Cid called an emergency meeting last week to discuss Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman’s proposed resolution to direct the mayor to conduct a study to analyze existing services and potential growth opportunities at Miami...

The Autism Soccer Club of Miami Lakes was recognized by Florida Senator Marco Rubio for the exceptional support it provides to families and children in Florida’s communities. After launching in 2012 the group has encouraged children with autism to develop social skills in teamwork and bonding over soccer. The group was also recognized by Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners for hosting socially...