The Corvo & Calas law firm’s 20th Annual Pajamas and Books Drive for abused children is underway.      “In the spirit of the holidays, this drive provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, to provide comfort and warmth,” Attorney Perla Calas said in a media release.      The firm is accepting donated sleepwear and reading materials before Dec....

     Miami Lakes officials honored Jeremy “JJ” Matthews during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for his efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer.       JJ, 13, is a survivor of retinoblastoma, which affected his vision. He is an 8th grade student at Bob Graham Education Center.       September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.      ...

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival, which will be held Feb. 1, 2025.  The winners are:  •  $1,750 Julio Echemendia, assistant principal, Hialeah- Miami Lakes Adult Community Education Center. For...

    Miami Lakers will return to the polls on Nov. 26 to choose a mayor, because none of the three candidates won more than 50% of the votes on Nov. 5.       An open council seat was decided by voters.      Unofficial results showed Councilman Josh Dieguez was leading with 46.67% or 7,320 votes on Election night, followed by former Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez, who won 6,593 votes, or 42%, per...

     Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael Coote wanted to honor Miami Lakes during his speech at the 45th Annual Veterans Day Parade.       Coote, chosen by the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee to be grand marshal, is also a former chair of the committee.       “I found my home and my friends not where I left them in the wooded lands of rural New Hampshire, but rather 1,500 miles...