Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Miami-Dade County School Board Member Roberto J. Alonso to the county Transportation Planning Organization.       DeSantis announced the appointment on July 7. He has previously twice appointed Alonso to the Miami Dade College Board of Trustees.      Alonso will fill a vacant spot on the TPO, which has oversight of budgets, contracts and other matters...

     If you spend a lot of time at the gym, why not put those hard-earned muscles to work on behalf of neighbors who are not as strong?      You’ll get in another workout, and feel great about helping others, too.     Jerry’s Squad is a group of volunteers who assist elderly and disabled Miami Lakes residents prepare their homes when a hurricane approaches South...

     Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse honored U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, with its humanitarian award at a reception on June 6 in Washington, D.C.      Diaz-Balart was recognized for his “dedication and leadership in the fight against the misuse of opioids and the fentanyl crisis,” the organization, chaired by former U.S. Rep. Mary Bono, said in a press...

     Miami Lakes hosted its 20th annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Veterans Park. This year’s event included a visit by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez, who are both campaigning in 2024 races: Levine Cava for mayor and Ramirez for sheriff.       Independence Day revelers enjoyed free music, food and fun at the...

     Miami Lakes property owners may see a reduction in town taxes next year after the council chose the rollback rate for 2023 – 2024.      In a split vote on July 11, the council set the tentative millage rate of 2.0732, or $2.07 per $1,000 of assessed property.      It’s believed to be the lowest millage rate in the town’s history.      A homeowner whose...