Several community members were recognized for their accomplishments and community support at the May 2 Town Council meeting.The Council joined by Town Police Major George Perez and Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez for Fire Station 64, honored a group of public safety heroes including Alex Acosta, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue; John Kenyan, Hialeah Fire Rescue; Sergeant Oscar Pla, Miami Dade Police Department; and Officers Kenny Torres and Carlos Ortiz...

Town of Miami Lakes announced an interactive Transportation Improvements Map has been added to the Town’s website at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/mobility.The new map allows users to click on each “pin” that identifies a specific transportation project. A pop up window then appears providing additional information about the project, as well as links to access the project’s design plans.Two years ago, Vice Mayor Tony Lama and...

On Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. the public is invited to honor America’s veterans at Vista Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home at 14200 N.W. 57 Avenue, Miami Lakes. “The flag does not fly because of the winds that blow it. The flag flies because of each soldier’s las breath that blows it.” There will also be a flag placing ceremony on Sunday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m. For more information call 305-821-1421.

The South Florida Council of Boy Scouts of America honored Stu Wyllie, president and CEO of The Graham Companies, on April 24 during the William “B” Graham Golf Tournament awards ceremony with the Silver Beaver Award.The honor is the Council-level distinguished service award of Boy Scouts of America. It was introduced as an award in 1931. and is given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service...

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAC) announced the winners of the 2017 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships presented by The Graham Companies. The two winners were commended for their accomplishments and introduced at the May 2 Town Council meeting.The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Melany Hernandez and Esteban Guio.Hernandez, with a 5.077 GPA from School of Advanced Studies, will be attending Emory University. She hopes to...