Campers are making the most of the last summer days before school starts. At the Miami Lakes Golf Club, First Tee Miami golfers work on a variety of skills, from putting to hitting on the driving range. Kids at tennis camp at Miami Lakes Athletic Club also play in the gym, run obstacle courses, enjoy water activities, attend the movies, meet exotic animals and ride go-carts. Camps continue through Aug. 9. Photos by Alexandra...

     The Town of Miami Lakes received about $5,000 as its share in the massive settlements paid by some opioid manufacturers and distributors to state governments.      A portion of the money will be used in an awareness campaign to prevent misuse of the prescription medications, Communications Director Clarisell De Cardenas told the town council on July 9.      The town will also spend money...

    Cody was found abandoned on a Homestead farm, along with a mama dog and lots of puppies. When the rescue organization Paws 2 Care Coalition was gathering up the dogs, Cody scratched a van window until they went back for his last puppy, said Rob Waterfield.       Cody gets to visit with some of his offspring at the rescue group’s events in Hollywood.        Cody, a Rat...

     The Miami Lakes town council recognized Antigua College International for its decade-long commitment to providing higher education in the health care field for working adults.       Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez read a proclamation at the July 9 meeting and declared July 12 as ‘Antigua College International Day.’       “This is great for our college, this is great...

     Miami Lakers have many candidates and ballot questions to vote for in the Aug. 20 Primary Election.      It is a closed primary, meaning only voters registered Republican, Democrat or Non-Partisan may choose from among their party’s candidates.      According to a sample ballot, in federal races Republicans can vote for one of three candidates including incumbent Rick...