Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee is encouraging the community to be sure to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables during the holiday season.Removing gifts and shopping bags from cars, and locking doors may seem simple enough, but many residents simply forget or get sidetracked due to the stress of the holiday season.The theft of a purse, wallet or documents with sensitive information could also result in identity theft. These crimes...

Winter break for school children is just around the corner and Miami Lakes, in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA will be offering Winter Break camps starting Tuesday, December 27, to Friday, January 6.Camps will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Both organizations also offer afterschool care programs from 2 to 6 p.m. during the school year with transportation available.PEAR’s Winter Camp...

The Miami Lakes mayoral runoff election has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 29.Early voting will be available on Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.On runoff election day, the following Miami Lakes precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.:Pct. 305 – Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate RoadPct. 306 – Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway...

The Miami Lakes mayoral race is headed for a run-off, two incumbents kept their seats and the town’s council will see a new face, as local residents cast their ballots during perhaps the most polarizing presidential election when America chose Donald Trump as its next president-elect. Councilmember Manny Cid picked up 45 percent of the vote (6,436), while incumbent Mayor Michael Pizzi got 31 percent (4,425).Miami Lakes’ first...

The following actions were taken by the Miami Lakes Town Council during its regular meeting on November 1:• Council members approved a resolution to authorize the town manager to execute a contract with Alberni Caballero and Fieman for independent auditing services in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.The company’s proposal for the town’s annual audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 is $42,000. The initial...