Did you receive a form to request a Vote by Mail ballot from Miami-Dade County Elections in your mailbox? As the coronavirus outbreak lingers in South Florida, officials anticipate that more voters will want to cast their ballots remotely. And that process will begin this summer, as the Aug. 18 Primary Election approaches. Voters may fill out the paper form and mail it back in a prepaid envelope sent by the county. If you...

Miami Lakes will host three events for the public to enjoy during the month of July. On Saturday, July 4th, the town will hold its 16th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. But because of COVID-19 and to enable social distancing, residents are asked to watch the display from home. The town will livestream the show that begins at 9 p.m. on the Miami Lakes Facebook and YouTube channels. Before the rockets are launched,...

During the pandemic, many houses of worship are holding services online on their websites, on YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. Check those locations for more information.Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakeswww.orthodoxmiami.orgSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist:...

At the end of June, The Graham Companies placed banners at the Cypress Village Shopping Center and other shopping centers in town. “Miami Lakes businesses are one of the lifelines of our community,” said Andrea Graham Rechichi, vice president, customer and corporate relations for The Graham Companies. “The owners are our neighbors and our friends. During this time, our local businesses need Miami Lakers’ support more than ever and we...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOfc. hours in Miami: Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ofc. hours in Miami Lakes Town Hall: 3rd Wednesdays11 a.m.-1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter:...