The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee presented its awards for outstanding first responders at the Sept. 16 council meeting.      The annual awards recognize a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighter and a deputy from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for their service.       Maj. Jose Gonzalez, commander for Miami Lakes district, presented Deputy Carlos Ortiz with the Deputy of the Year...

   The Miami Lakes Geezers softball players celebrated the 16th Anniversary of their program at Optimist Park on Sept. 15, while wearing last year’s T-shirts.   “The Visitors scored eight runs in the final two innings to top the humbled Homester squad, 18 to 13,” Program Manager Dave Oliver said.      Oliver identified the Geezers in the photo, front row from left:  Fred “F...

     Say hello to Albóndiga!        This pretty French Bulldog’s Spanish name translates to Meatball in English, and she is delicious.      Just 2.5 years old, Albóndiga lives in Miami Lakes with Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, his wife Laura and their daughters Veronica, 13, and Alexandra, 11.     “She is extremely energetic and loving,” Fabricio said of his pup....

     For more than two decades, anyone who attended a municipal meeting in Miami Lakes would see a tiny woman stand at the podium from which she’d challenge council members on their decisions about taxes, policy and adherence to the town charter.      That self-appointed advocate for Miami Lakers was Mirtha Mendez, who died Sept. 14. She was 78 years old.      On a night in August, 2023...

     iGlō Aesthetics and Wellness has opened on the west side of Miami Lakes.       The spa offers anti-aging treatments such as neurotoxin and filler injections; skin treatments; laser hair removal and wellness care.       Miami Laker Katrina Friedberg moved her business from Hollywood to 7975 NW 154th St., Suite 420.       “Standing at this grand...