Kevin Hernandez of Miami Lakes earned an Eagle Scout rank in May.      A graduate of Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, Kevin, 17, hopes to join the U.S. Air Force in the fall and become a firefighter.      To earn his scouting credential, Kevin volunteered for more than 120 hours at the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Center in Doral.       “I feel...

     Preparations are being made for a public celebration of the incorporation of Miami Lakes.      A committee comprised of the leaders of volunteer boards and committees in town are planning a big bash that is proposed for Veterans Park on Dec. 6.       “We want the whole community to enjoy this special event,” said Felicia Salazar, who is chairing the anniversary committee...

     The Town of Miami Lakes saw two appropriations from its funding wish list make it through the most recent state legislative session.       The projects, totaling $1.632 million, are considered priorities for the town and will address two of its recurring issues: drainage and traffic.      Not cut from the budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis were $630,000 for improvements to the...

     Hialeah Gardens High School rising senior Isabella Brana served as Mayor for a Day on June 6, which was also Miami-Dade Youth Governance Day. Mayor Josh Dieguez said that he explained to Isabella the functions of town government and his role as mayor as they toured Town Hall and local businesses. Kids participated with their elected officials in municipalities in the county, a project of Virtutem Populo.    ...

Melissa Aura Martinez Co-Owner, Soulates Studio  Palm Springs North       “We do still have cable,” Melissa Aura Martinez said.  “It’s just because we take care of our grandfather and because he likes to watch his shows.” Jennifer Lajud  Co-Owner, Bon Vivant Charcuterie & Gourmet Market Kendall       “I...