Surrounded by years of awards and photos with family and students, principal Joaquin Hernandez sits in his office awaiting retirement. After two decades of being part of the public school system, he is now ready to take a break and enjoy the rest of what life has to offer outside of classrooms and busy hallways.  Before becoming principal of Barbara Goleman Senior High School (BGSHS) in 2011, Hernandez was principal at Miami...

  Ice Cream Social is back and it’s sweeter than ever! Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force announced the 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Ice Cream Month to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Thanks to the efforts of Miami Lakes resident and previous Mayor for a Day, Ellica Quintero, this has now become a Miami Lakes summer tradition....

  Miami Lakes will host a Community Workshop for Lakes Patricia and Lake Katharine residents at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 23, at the Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. The purpose of the workshop is to present the residents with information on the undergrounding of FPL utility lines. Town engineering firm Kimley-Horn will lead the presentation. Town staff will be available to address any questions and concerns presented by the area...

  The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host two Public Information Meetings in July at Town Hall Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street. Palmetto Expressway Construction Public Information Meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18. For more information, contact Jeannette Lazo via email at jeannette@iscprgroup.com, or at 305-573-0089. Palmetto Expressway Express Lanes Public Information Meeting will be held from...

  The Miami Lakes Town Council honored Miami-Dade police officer Rose Viera for her hard work and dedication to the community for 21 years. Viera, an original member of the detached unit to patrol Miami Lakes since incorporation in 2001, was awarded a proclamation by Mayor Manny Cid and council members during a regular meeting, where she announced her retirement from law enforcement. Miami Lakes proclaimed June 5, 2018 as Officer Rose...