Schools in Miami Lakes continue to perform well on state tests, earning A ratings after students took exams in 2024-2025.        School Board Member Roberto Alonso, who represents District 4, said he was proud of the schools’ achievements.       Four schools in the area outside of town raised their rankings, too.      The town has a reputation for...

     The Town of Miami Lakes honored Rosa “Rosy” Barroso with a proclamation for her work in the community.       Barroso owns The Therapy Labs; Bio-Tech Hub, a fingerprinting company and has her own non-profit firm, Verbal Vitamins.       She is a licensed mental health counselor, serves as vice chair of the Mental Health Task Force and is Secretary 1 for the Miami...

     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...