The Miami Lakes Town Council recognized Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a proclamation at its September 15 council meeting.

Mayor Josh Dieguez announced that all of September was to be recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Miami Lakes.

“This goes out to all the survivors and those who are still dealing with childhood cancer,” Dieguez said.

The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking students who want to be more engaged with local government. Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Advisory Board to help provide perspectives on issues affecting young people in the community. The board will serve to advise the town council by “helping to ensure that the experiences, opinions and priorities of Miami Lakes youth are considered as part of the Town’s...

The Cultural Affairs Committee presented their annual book talk on September 17 at Miami Lakes Town Hall. This year the committee hosted local author Elizabeth Castillo, author of “Dear Healing Heart.” The book is about reconnecting with yourself while caring for a special-needs child. CAC Vice Chair Elsa Reus said the evening was emotional for mothers with special need children.

AI has, to put it mildly, been in the news lately. But for small business owners, it’s not just an existential global issue – it and other new technologies are also something that can affect their business in various practical ways every day. The annual Miami Lakes Business Bootcamp presented by the Economic Development Committee focused on harnessing technology for small business owners. Attendees heard from four local...

The 2026-2027 Town of Miami Lakes budget and millage rate have been approved. The millage rate remains unchanged at 2.1577 mills or $2.15 per $1,000 of assessed property value after the vote at the September 24 meeting. During the final hearing, the council approved the $24,244,785 operating budget that will fund services like police, parks and recreation, public works and other town operations. The 2026-2027 budget also includes $21.5...