If you spend a lot of time at the gym, why not put those hard-earned muscles to work on behalf of neighbors who are not as strong?      You’ll get in another workout, and feel great about helping others, too.     Jerry’s Squad is a group of volunteers who assist elderly and disabled Miami Lakes residents prepare their homes when a hurricane approaches South...

    Say hi to Oliver! He’s a 9-month-old Yorkshire Terrier who lives in Miami Lakes with Ileana and Tom McNulty.      The couple had a Yorkie named Buddy who also appeared in the Pets of Miami Lakes column.       “Our beloved Buddy passed away after 14 years of giving us joy,” Ileana McNulty said. “A week later I had to get another one.”     ...

     Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse honored U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, with its humanitarian award at a reception on June 6 in Washington, D.C.      Diaz-Balart was recognized for his “dedication and leadership in the fight against the misuse of opioids and the fentanyl crisis,” the organization, chaired by former U.S. Rep. Mary Bono, said in a press...

     Visitors to three parks in Miami Lakes can enjoy seeing flowering orchids attached to trees, thanks to an Eagle Scout project by Aidan Schwinghammer.       The Miami Lakes Town Foundation awarded Aidan $2,500 in 2022 to help him reach his goal: To attach 1,000 orchids to trees in Veterans Park, Graham Park and Picnic Park East.       Aidan, 15, is a rising sophomore at Barbara Goleman...

     Miami Lakes hosted its 20th annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Veterans Park. This year’s event included a visit by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez, who are both campaigning in 2024 races: Levine Cava for mayor and Ramirez for sheriff.       Independence Day revelers enjoyed free music, food and fun at the...