Do you follow the 9 p.m. routine?The phrase refers to apolice program that reminds property owners to remove valuables from their cars and trucks, every night, and to lock vehicles up tight.Valuables can include cash, personal electronics, weapons and paperwork that could be used by someone who would want to steal your identity.Also, turn on outdoor lights and lock doors and gates to your home.As Miami-Dade Police like to say, lock it or lose...

Rosa Nell Hammer and Pedro Fiallo will preside as grand marshals for the 40th Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade.Presented by Royal Caribbean Ltd., the parade is set for Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. – noon.The grandstand will be at Main Street and Northwest 67th Avenue.Hammer, 100, is a real estate agent with The Keyes Company.During World War II she worked in Ohio as riveter on the U.S. Navy’s Corsair fighter plane, the town said.Her...

Youth events will be heldat The Spot, 6705 MiamiLakes Drive, Miami Lakes.Elementary SchoolOpen Hang NightsAges 5-12 and parents can compete while playing different board games and game shows.Nov. 6, 13 and 205:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Middle & High SchoolOpen Hang NightsThe Spot has a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One console, Nintendo Wii and more!Nov. 1 and 15, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Community Service Park...

Three longtime friends and experienced attorneys with ties to Miami Lakes and its government have launched a new partnership.It’s a dream come true for Miami Lakes residents Raul Gastesi, Raul Lopez and Ceasar Mestre.Earlier this year they formed Gastesi,Lopez & Mestre PLLC, at 8105 N.W. 155th St.And to help give it a real hometown feel, most of their attorneys live in town or are former residents.The trio, who all graduated from the...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Suite 270, Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224, Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.At Miami Lakes town hall until Dec. 18, every third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Suite 201, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33401561-514-0189, Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla.8669 NW 36th St., Suite 100,...