U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart said he recently introduced legislation to create a unique and independent zip code for the Town of Miami Lakes. “I just introduced legislation similar to what the House passed last year that will create a unique ZIP Code for the Town of Miami Lakes,”After the bill passed, the Senate didn’t get a chance to vote on it during the congressional and senate hearing in November.Diaz-Balart...

A Miami Lakes lawmaker seeking to shield the town from development in nearby unincorporated areas, is proposing to annex commercial properties to control the zoning and add revenues to the town’s tax base.The areas Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez is targeting are near Opa-locka Airport and north of the Palmetto Expressway from Ludlum Road (N.W. 67 Avenue) east to N.W. 57 Avenue.At the February 7 Town Council meeting, lawmakers approved...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced the next free field trip for Miami Lakes residents, 55 years an above, is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, to the History Miami Museum.History Miami Museum is a premier cultural institution committed to collecting, preserving and celebrating Miami’s history as the unique crossroads of the Americas. Being a part of the prestigious Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program provides...

At the February 7 Town Council meeting, several community members were recognized for their accomplishing and community support.Boy Scout Troop 584, Cub Scout Pack 484, and Girl Scout Troop 584 arrived early for a Meet and Greet session with council members and also presented the colors for the regular meeting. The scouts were provided the opportunity to ask questions of the Council and received their “Citizenship in the...

Town of Miami Lakes Police Division announced the addition of three certified Florida Crime Prevention Practitioners – Sergeant Sandra Machin of the Uniform Services section, Officer Juan Rodriguez of the Neighborhood Resource Unit, and Detective Myriam Nieves of General Investigations Unit.To earn the Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner designation, a participant must successfully complete three 40-hour courses offered through the...