As any current or former Boy Scout knows, the title Eagle Scout doesn’t get bestowed lightly.      The full list of requirements is substantial; one of the biggest among them is the project. To become an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must create a project that they oversee and lead.      That wasn’t a problem for Camryn Welch, though. For her, putting in the hard work and showing leadership...

Miami Lakes residents will see 14 town charter questions on their November ballot – including one on lowering the number of town councilors.      Proposed changes to the questions were unanimously approved by the Miami Lakes Town Council on July 14.      At the meeting the town council members discussed the order the questions should appear on the ballot, as well as a voter guide to help residents...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.      The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday. READy, Set, Go: Storytelling Wed....

Aug. 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Summer fishing fun. The Town of Miami Lakes invites young anglers for its annual open fishing program at Miami Lakes Optimist Park marina. Bait and equipment are provided. Optimist Park Marina, 6411 NW 162 St. Program runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Free. Visit bit.ly/3QOn7RP to register.   Aug. 12 Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon Join the Miami...

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart has called for justice and freedom for Cuban protestors on the fifth anniversary of a protest against the Castro regime.      Rep. Díaz-Balart, whose District 26 includes Miami Lakes, spoke out on the anniversary of what have come to be called the J11 protests. The pro-democracy protests, which that took place in Cuba on July 11, 2021, were met with a swift crackdown from the Cuban...