The adult satellite classes hosted by Miami-Dade Public Schools have been a part of Miami Lakes since 2003.But the program, which includes Tai Chi, Yoga, painting and arts and crafts, was placed on the state’s chopping block and left school and town officials scrambling for funding to resume the classes that have become popular among area senior citizens and people with disabilities.After the state’s Adults with...

  The Miami Lakes Town Council has asked the state’s top law enforcement agency to conduct an independent investigation on a hit-in-run accident involving the mayor, who briefly left the scene after he crashed his car into an oak tree.At a July 1 special meeting, council members, on a 5-0 vote, acted on the recommendation from the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee to ask the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to conduct an...

  Have you ever driven over a pot hole, or walked over a broken sidewalk and wanted to report it, but just didn’t have the time? “Lakes Life Mobile” now enables residents to submit service requests such as pot holes and sidewalk damage right from their phone.Simply take a picture and the app will find the location. The request is immediately routed to the appropriate department, and the person submitting the item will...

  Summertime was meant for traveling but if residents are concerned about leaving their home unattended, they should worry no more. Issuing a Watch Order with local police is a simple way to help residents achieve peace of mine while they are enjoying their vacation. Call the Miami Lakes Police Department located in Town Hall and provide address, vacation dates and emergency contact information. Officers on duty will patrol the area and...

  Due to a flawed accounting system that led to under billing for special taxing districts administered by Miami-Dade, Miami Lakes and Palm Springs North are among the many cities and unincorporated areas that may face rate increases next year to offset $2 million for security guard gate, lighting and public works services. Among the 1,068 special taxing districts administered in 2016, 234 of them could see a hike. Last month, county...