As northwest Miami-Dade and Broward residents are still reeling from the blasting caused by the rock mining industry, two state legislators are hoping to ease their anxiety.The residents of Miami Lakes, Palm Springs North and Miramar have turned to Senator Rene Garcia and State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. for help, and the two lawmakers have responded by filing two bills in the House and Senator to protect residents’ properties from...

As part of its ongoing effort to become the model for transparency in government, the Town of Miami Lakes now provides residents the option of submitting a Public Records request from the Town’s website.To access the Public Records Request online form, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov and click on the “Public Records Request.” tab under Online Services on the left hand side of the homepage.For more information, contact Town Clerk...

Miami Dade County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., is searching for interns and volunteers for office duty. For those looking for community service hours, gaining experience working for county government or building a resume, contact the office at 305-820-8424 to inquire.

Miami Lakes announced Mayor Manny Cid’s office will now be open to the public on the first and third Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.“I made a promise several months ago to Miami Lakes residents that I would open Town Hall on Saturdays to listen to the people,” Cid said. “This is just one step of many to bring more accessibility to Town Hall, and to ensure that all...

Miami Lakes Youth Center Council is inviting local teens to take pride in their community. As part of the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Youth Council is sponsoring a Town Park Clean Up on Saturday, January 21.Volunteers will meet at the Youth center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, at 9 a.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers around Town to clean up various local neighborhood parks until 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.To sign...