A sophomore at Miami Lakes Educational Center is helping leaders in Miami-Dade County Public Schools further the use of artificial intelligence in the district.      Jacob Orellana, 15, interned last summer with School Board Member Roberto Alonso.       Alonso credits the teen with helping him draft a proposal to the board that brought the ethical use of artificial intelligence...

     In April, some Miami Lakes residents may receive postcards from Miami-Dade County about a change to recycling collection dates.      That notice will be followed by a new calendar for the rest of 2025 that the county will send in May.       The change will affect 119,000 curbside residential recycling customers, the county’s Department of Solid Waste Management said in a press...

     Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Bryan Morera credited the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s members for their contributions to the town and the local economy during a speech on April 9.      “Without you, there would be no flavor, there would be no fun and there would be no fashion in Miami Lakes,” Morera said.      Morera is an attorney who grew up in town, played baseball in...

     Entrepreneurs continue to invest in new dining, retail and wellness businesses in Miami Lakes.  Here’s a roundup of what recently opened, and who will be serving customers in the next few months. Dining Bon Vivant Charcuterie & Gourmet Market, 6707 Main St.       Restaurant veteran Lilly Tudela owns a Giardino’s Salads franchise at the Park Centre Shops. With business...

      Students at Bob Graham Education Center collected over 300 books from classmates, teachers and families for the Miami Lakes Book Drive that was organized by the Education Advisory Board. Area schools are collecting new and gently used books until April 25. Donations may be placed in a box in the lobby of Town Hall, at 6601 Main St. The EAB will give books away to children at town events.