Florida Governor Rick Scott vetoed $461 million earmarked for special projects in the state’s $78.6 billion budget, among them two of Miami Lakes’ capital improvement projects after two lawmakers secured funding to enhance the quality of life of residents living in the 6.5 square-mile municipality.State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr. (R-Miami Lakes) and Jose Oliva (R-Miami Lakes) initially squeezed $11 million in the...

  Miami Lakes’ efforts to have its own independent zip code piqued the interest of U.S. Senator and Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio.According to a missive dated June 17, 2015 that Rubio wrote to U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan, the senator is pressing the Washington D.C.-based office to come to a decision on Miami Lakes’ appeal for a zip code after the town’s request was denied earlier this year....

  Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia is inviting Miami Lakes residents to meet one-on-one with his staff to review their exemption status and have their questions or concerns addressed. The event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Attendees may qualify for additional benefits that could help reduce their taxes. For more information on the Property Appraiser’s...

  Town of Miami Lakes and its committees organize over 100 events each year and offer several sponsorship opportunities with varying levels of monetary as well as in-kind donations. Each committee is tasked with a unique mission designed to educate and entertain residents of all ages. The varying levels of sponsorship include recognition in all print and media distribution, recognition during the event, and promotional booth space at...

  During one of the best moments of showing his softer side, Miami Lakes Police Major Gene Dieppa consoled a distraught woman, whose son was involved in a serious car accident.The lady called Mayor Michael Pizzi and told him about the accident and that she needed a copy of the accident report.“I called Major Dieppa and said the lady is very emotional and she needs a copy of the report,” Pizzi said. “I arrived at Town...