Eight residents apply for vacant council seat

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, December 23, 2024

Eight residents have filed paperwork to fill Seat 4 on the Miami Lakes town council. The seat formerly held by Josh Dieguez became vacant when he was elected mayor on Nov. 26. Dieguez, Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and council members Angelo...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 19, 2024

Thanksgiving is a special time of year for one Miami Lakes family, and not just because it’s a national holiday. It’s also the time, 15 years ago, that Juan Chaparro found an injured stray kitten in the Graham Dairy Lake neighborhood. Though she was skittish, Chaparro said he was able to catch the mewing black kitty.  He and his wife Carol Ann Steele got the feline’s ailments fixed at the vet and brought her home...

‘Loch Ness Monsters’ invade community for the holidays

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

Installing holiday-themed inflatable characters have been a thing for a while now. The folks who live around Lake Martha have upped their game each Christmas season and dedicate each block to a specific character, such as polar bears, Santas and gingerbread figures.       This year, nearly 90 residents in the Loch Ness neighborhood got into the act by putting up giant dinosaurs that resemble Nessie, the mythological...

2024 Year in Review

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 19, 2024

Here is a roundup of some of the most talked about events that happened this year.   Florida and Miami Lakes remember native son, former U.S. Sen., Fla. Gov. Bob Graham Bob Graham died in Gainesville of natural causes on April 16. He was 87. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags around the state to be flown at half-staff. He paid his respects to Graham on April 26 during a lying in state ceremony at the...

Diaz-Balart recognizes veterans

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral, honored three Miami Lakes veterans with Congressional Veterans Commendations. The veterans may also participate in the Veterans History Project that is sponsored by the Library of Congress. The project collects firsthand recollections from former service members to better understand what they witnessed. Shown from left: American Legion Post 144 Vice Commander William Perez, a U.S. Marine Corps...

Youth Flag Football registration underway

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

Spring registration for Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s NFL Youth Flag Football is open.  Until Jan. 31, parents may register children for the co-ed and girls only league.  Open to athletes ages 5 to 18, practices are held on weeknights and games are on Saturday mornings.  Prospective players must try out with their age groups between Feb. 4 and Feb. 6.  Cost for the season is $175 per child, who will get an...
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