Mayor Wayne Slaton (center in suit), accompanied by the Miami Lakes Town Council and Veteran’s Committee, stand in front of the Government Center where a new Veteran’s Memorial is to be built during the coming year. Their goal is to create awareness for the Veteran’s Committee which is selling bricks to honor loved ones that will be placed in the walkway around the memorial. The bricks cost $100 for one customizable...

  After being undefeated in their regular season, Hialeah Gardens Middle School (HGMS) girls soccer team made it to the quarterfinals. On October 15, they played at Amelia Earhart Park and defeated Miami Springs Middle 1- 0, advancing to the semi-final game.  Later that day, they played against Highland Oaks Middle School in an intense and competitive game. The game ended in a 1-1 tie and HGMS won in penalty kicks. Advancing to the...

  Spearheaded by Councilmember Frank Mingo and the Town Council, the Town of Miami Lakes will host a toy drive benefiting His House Children's Home through Friday, December 13. His House is a private, non-profit, faith-based organization, dedicated to restoring joy in the lives of children who have transitioned out of the foster care system. Established in 1989, His House provides residential care for abused, neglected and drug exposed...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting seniors to attend the annual Senior Holiday Social on Saturday, December 14, from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a holiday lunch, door prizes, raffles and lively entertainment to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Reservations are required to attend. The deadline to register is...

  Gina Shireman has been named American Senior High School's Teacher of the Year, a title well-deserved considering the time she invests in her students both during and after school hours.  Shireman currently teaches 10th grade English and intensive reading, but her hours teaching rarely end with the sound of the school bell. She also teaches an adult education after school program at American High School and an adult education...