In the early stage of the budget, the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate have agreed to provide $325,000 to fund the study of rock mine blasting effects and review the claims process for damages.The study was a priority for Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. and State Senator Rene Garcia.The State Fire Marshall will now have the funds to conduct a comprehensive study that will allow...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee invites the community to nominate seniors who have reached age 60 and continue to bring brightness into the world and could be honored with the Golden Hero Award.From athletes to caregivers, Golden Heros illuminate many paths of life. Seniors who have accomplished outstanding achievements, have demonstrated exemplary service to others and the community, and are inspiring models of active aging.Nominations...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will host several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. at “The Spot” located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Wednesday, April 5 – “Disney Night.” Bring friends and perform favorite Disney songs with the karaoke machine. Test knowledge with some Disney trivia and show off love for favorite Disney characters as the night ends with a costume...

American Senior High’s softball team competed during the weekend of March 16 at the high school sanctioned Silver Lakes Speed  Ball Tournament.The tournament has been going on for more than 13 years with only the top high schools from Miami-Dade and Broward counties competing.The Patriot girls went 1-1 on Thursday afternoon after winning their first game that put them into the championship game with powerhouse Pines Charter, which...

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee will host an Identity Theft Prevention Workshop at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, in the Town Hall Council chambers at 6601 Main Street.The workshop includes an opportunity for residents to bring in their confidential documents for on-site shredding provided by A Shred Ahead from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A panel of experts from Miami-Dade Police Economic Crimes Division and the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s...