One by one, military veterans who are members of the town’s Veterans Committee, American Legion Post 144 or its Auxiliary, read the histories of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients who died in battle.       Their harrowing sacrifices were described during the Miami Lakes Memorial Day ceremony held at Mary Collins Community Center on May 25.      The event drew a crowd...

     It was a sweet moment between a son and his father, when Jullien Ulloa pinned a badge on Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Maj. Eddy Ulloa to mark his promotion as leader of the agency’s deputies in Miami Lakes.      Their exchange happened May 19 during the town council meeting.      Ulloa, 43, replaced Maj. Jose Gonzalez, who retired in April. The Town of Miami Lakes has a contract...

     Mayor Josh Dieguez is inviting everyone to join in the town’s 250th anniversary party for the country that will happen July 4th on the big lawn in Veterans Park.      “Happy birthday, America!” Dieguez said. “This year we’re doing things a little bit differently. We’re spending more and more money, on not just for fireworks but other forms of entertainment to celebrate...

The Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board is hosting a student award ceremony for projects that demonstrate the effects of seismic energy waves caused by lime rock mining. Seventeen students from Miami Lakes Educational Center will present their work. Residents are invited to the contest to be held Wednesday, May 27 at Miami Lakes Town Hall. The event is to begin at 7 p.m., at 6601 Main St. Competitors will each have two minutes to...

     In her more than a decade owning a hair salon, Leslie Gaensel has seen an evolution in the business that includes stylists working alone in suites, and medical spas offering facial and beauty services.     But what she offers customers and staff is something that keeps them coming back.      “For clients, I think it’s the experience, the way we treat our clients and how our...