Elderly Care Law Firm/Veterans Rights Law Firm, which specializes in helping clients plan their estates, wills, navigate probate and obtain veterans benefits, is expanding in Miami Lakes.      Attorney Tieesha N. Taylor is founder and chief executive officer of the firm that has offices in Davie and Palmetto Bay. She is hosting free seminars for the public during the next six months.      “Our...

Miami Lakes Parks & Recreation Department and officials introduced Administrative Specialist Beatriz Alchalaby, at center, during the May 19  council meeting. Alchalaby, 34, books pavilion and field rentals and assists the department as needed. Her salary is $60,320. A graduate of Florida International University, where she earned Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Master of Landscape Architecture degrees. Since 2020...

Several local women took part in a Citizens’ Crime Watch R.A.D self-defense course recently held at the Mary Collins Community Center.      The 12-hour, free, three-day course helps women learn basic self-defense techniques taught by instructors.      R.A.D. stands for Rape Aggression Defense.      Miami Lakers Rebecca and Julianna Correa took the course in May. Rebecca Correa said...

Though the costumed 501st Everglades Squad is made up of the bad guys of “Star Wars,” the men and women behind the masks and cloaks are anything but.      From visiting ill children in hospitals to marching in parades, the volunteers are regular participants at community events.      Gary Cardenas Jr., 56, does public relations and other tasks for the 501st Everglades Squad. They are part of an...

Mayor Josh Dieguez fastens a pin with the town seal onto the jacket of Alain Sanchez, 15, during Youth Governance Day at Miami Lakes Town Hall.  Alain is a rising sophomore at Barbara Goleman Senior High School and is enrolled in the AP Capstone program with a concentration is Law Studies. He served as Mayor for a Day on June 8. He took the oath in council chambers, got a mayor’s briefing and met with Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo...