Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer will be conducting its annual chlorine conversion through Sept. 22. Residents may notice a chlorine taste, smell or cloudy water, a release from the Town of Miami Lakes said. Chlorination is part of the water treatment process and is considered to be an effective and safe method to treat water, according to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer department. The taste, smelly and cloudy water are...

The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is seeking nominations for its grand marshal for the 45th annual Veterans Day Parade. Veterans from all branches and wars may be nominated to lead the parade on Nov. 3. Requirements to nominate a grand marshal are proof of honorable service in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard; must be a resident in good standing in the community; have displayed outstanding...

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez came to Miami Lakes on Sept. 9 to discuss the recently passed condo law and the hardships it has caused state residents. The meeting, held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center,  brought residents from Miami Lakes, Hialeah and the surrounding areas to discuss how new inspection schedules have caused a rise in condo assesment fees to pay for repairs for property owneres throughout the...

Students returned to school in mid-August with eager expressions and sharpened pencils. Educators shared photos that captured the excitement of the new academic year.

     Dr. Frantz R. Lerebours, a physician for the Miami HEAT and Florida International University athletics, will be the next speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on Sept. 11.       During the August gathering of the business group, Sheriff candidate Ignacio Alvarez spoke about the new office.       He was the third person seeking that office to address the...