Bryan Morera will serve a second, one-year term as vice mayor, chosen by the town council during the Nov. 18 municipal meeting.      If the mayor is absent or unable to serve, the vice mayor has all the powers, authority, duties and responsibilities of the mayor, per the town charter.       The vote was six to one, with Councilman Ray Garcia voting for himself.     ...

        The Miami Lakes Town Council recognized DebonAir Mechanical with a proclamation during its Nov. 18 meeting.         The business, at 13972 NW 60th Ave., specializes in air conditioning; refrigeration; heating; HVAC installation, service and repair for commercial and residential clients. Mayor Josh Dieguez said it is a firm the town could be very proud of.     ...

    Maria Martinez has three furry dogs to keep her and her family company in their Miami Lakes home: Athena, 2, a miniature Australian Shepherd; Lola, 3, a Beagle and Bandita, 3, a Pomeranian.       “They’re all loved and spoiled,” Martinez said. “They’re sisters to the end. It’s very cute.”      Athena doesn’t like clutter and will...

     The Lawton Chiles Middle School boys soccer team won six of its nine matches this season and won a postseason game for the first time in more than 20 years, a school official said. The team outscored its opponents 24-16 on the year -- including a 20-9 margin over the team’s last six matches. The six wins in 2025 doubled last season’s victory total.     Shown in the photo, from left, top row: Coach...

    The Miami-Dade Bar named Miami Lakes Attorney Trinette Zarran as its 2025 Circle of Excellence award winner in the Family Law Category.       The Bar recognized Zarran on Nov. 19 at Mayfair House in Coconut Grove, when she was joined by friends, family and fellow lawyers. Winners are nominated by peers who research their careers. They are then evaluated by the Miami-Dade Bar for exceptional performance and...