Fred Senra, a partner at Miami Lakes AutoMall, donated baseball equipment to the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes on March 19.      The gift included two complete catcher’s kits; new base blocks for the infield, notebooks for coaches, batting cage equipment and balls and bats.       The donation, which Senra said was worth about $2,000, was part of a series of gifts that he and the...

    Parents who want to celebrate their high school or college graduates have until April 27 to submit forms for the Class of 2026 graduation banners.       Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board, the banners are hung along Miami Lakes Drive for three months.       They feature the graduate’s photo, full name and the school they will graduate...

April 16 Property Fraud Outreach Event County Clerk Juan Fernandez-Barquin and Mayor Josh Dieguez will host a session at Town Hall about property fraud prevention, with tips and how to get help. 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. April 17 Main Street Live! The Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Committees, Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies present Mantrap, a band that performs Top 40 songs. 6710 Main St. 7:30 p.m....

    U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart came to town with some big checks to fund projects to resolve issues that concern Miami Lakers: flooding and traffic congestion.        His first stop on April 1 was at Northwest 170th Street near the bridge to Hialeah.      The noise from eastbound tractor trailers hauling freight sometimes drowned out the speeches by officials celebrating long term plans to...

     A 1968 red Cadillac DeVille convertible drew lots of attention on Main Street during the 10th Annual Cars for a Cure auto show.      “I’ve exhibited for the past five years,” Jerry Nunez said about his ride that boasts 24-inch stainless steel rims. “I’m here to support the cause and the community.”      He and his son Jaycen Nunez, 9, joined about 100...