House Bill No. 711 began as an idea from Dr. Tamara Moodie, principal of South Florida Autism Charter School: Creation of a public emergency notice about missing children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, similar to the Amber Alert for endangered kids or the Silver Alert for lost elders.       Moodie thought about the parents of her students who worry that their child could get hit by a car...

  Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded the posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom to five Floridians on Aug. 20, including Miami Lakes’ Bob Graham. Daniel Robert “Bob” Graham, a Democrat, was a member of the town’s founding family. He served as a state representative and senator; as the 38th governor and in the U.S. Senate, from 1987 – 2005.  There he chaired the U.S. Senate Select Committee on...

The Greater Miami Expressway Agency is giving away free mini SunPass transponders each month through the end of 2025.      The transponder will save drivers 50% on tolls versus paying by plate, the agency said.     If purchased, the device costs $4.99 plus tax.      GMX is calling the event “Transponder Tuesday” and invites motorists to pick up a free transponder at GMX...

The Town of Miami Lakes shared on social media some safety tips for residents.  --Miami-Dade County and private businesses have curfews for children. That includes Miami Lakes’ town center, which is private property owned by The Graham Companies.      Kids younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 8 p.m.      There can be penalties for trespassing at a business or on residential...

The Miami Lakes council honored the town’s Parks and Recreation Department with a proclamation during the July 15 municipal meeting.     “The Town of Miami Lakes obviously takes pride in its parks, our pocket parks, our main parks, you guys are integral to that,” Mayor Josh Dieguez said. He also said the department is responsible for maintaining the tree canopy in town and called them “the team that makes...