Awards of Excellence recognize students, teachers

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 13, 2026

    The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board honored 22 students and an outstanding educator during its annual Awards of Excellence ceremony, held April 30 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center.       The Graham...

Beware of kids, dogs, ducks and cows, new signs warn speeders

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 14, 2026

     Carlos Andres said he was getting a lot of calls.       Residents were complaining to the chair of the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee, asking if there was anything that could be done to slow down drivers in town.     “It’s pretty bad,” Andres said. “A lot of Miami Lakers are speeding. It’s not just people from outside.”      The...

Town Topics: Graduates, what challenges are you expecting to meet?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 14, 2026

Gianna Michel  Florida State University to study Media Miami “I think I’ll have the biggest challenge of finding the balance between who I am and who I want to be in a new environment,” Gianna Michel said. “I usually have some big goals for myself … I think I’m going to struggle with imposter syndrome. I think I’m going to be very conflicted. I feel like I’m going to go...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 14, 2026

May 13 Miami Lakes Garden Club The monthly Bunco luncheon is on the second Wednesday of each month. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cost $6.00 to play includes buffet lunch, beverages and prizes. All are welcome.  May 14 Senior Bingo Luncheon Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m....

Palm Springs North Library

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 14, 2026

 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.  Talking is Teaching: Talk,...

FDOT opens new Turnpike interchange at Northwest 170th Street

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 14, 2026

     Miami Lakers who get on Florida’s Turnpike at Okeechobee Road now have another option.     The Florida Department of Transportation opened on April 21 a connection to the turnpike in Hialeah in far west Miami-Dade County.      Called the Northwest 170th Street Interchange, it features ribbons of new road beneath the turnpike that lead to ramps and either south to Homestead or north to...
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