As mediation about whether to open the Northwest 170th Street bridge between the Town of Miami Lakes and City of Hialeah continues this week, officials announced Wednesday that the span will soon be used by fire rescue to respond to emergencies on the west side of Interstate 75. As first tweeted by The Miami Herald, the bridge will be used as a temporary fire lane. "The town will never stand in the way of police and fire...

Educators who want to expand their curriculum with innovative courses which they design can apply for grants from The Education Fund. The nonprofit supports public school teachers and students in Miami-Dade County and is headquartered in the Town of Miami Lakes. “The Education Fund provides teachers with an incentive to try new methods by giving them the financial support they need that otherwise wouldn’t be...

This Thursday, April 22, the Town of Miami Lakes and its Special Needs Advisory Board is partnering with Florida International University’s Mindfulness Research Lab to bring parents a virtual workshop. During the workshop, parents will be taught techniques for relaxation and gentle stretching.  The virtual workshop will begin at 6 p.m. and it will happen live through the town’s Facebook, YouTube and Vimeo...

April is World Autism Month, and the Town of Miami Lakes has programs and facilities available all year round to help people with special needs. “Miami Lakes has embraced the all-inclusive town model and many of these centers have gravitated toward us,” said Miami Lakes Councilwoman Marylin Ruano. “They are choosing Miami Lakes as their home and we welcome them with open arms.” An estimated 1 in 54 children is on...

It’s not a secret that Miami Lakers are passionate about their hometown, and a survey of residents found that many are happy to be living here. ETC Institute’s survey of 314 randomly chosen residents from all around Miami Lakes was taken to help town government plan for the community’s future needs. Results released in March found residents’ priorities for improvement were: Value received for tax dollars; traffic...