U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral, awarded Congressional Veteran Commendations to U.S. Army veterans Maj. William E. Knickerbocker and Sgt. Alvaro Hernandez. Knickerbocker is a member of the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee and was the 2022 Grand Marshal for the Veterans Day Parade. He and Hernandez both belong to the American Legion Post 144. The Post Commander Gary Cardenas nominated the former soldiers for the honor,...

     If you live in downtown Miami Lakes, chances are you’ve already met Cooper, a 3-year-old Goldendoodle.      The 75-pound boy has lived with Dainelys Del Alcazar and Albert Cruz since he was a puppy.      “Because he’s so big and fluffy, people are drawn to him,” Del Alcazar said. “He’s the cuddliest and friendliest dog you could ever meet. He’s a...

      The Town of Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board traveled to Tallahassee November 14-15 to meet with elected officials in advance of the next legislative session.        The board advocates on behalf of property owners to try and get mining businesses west of town to lower the intensity of explosions at rock quarries west of the town. The board says the level of vibrations cause damage to...

      Judy Farcus Serra, chief financial officer for Headquarter Automotive, presented a $10,000 check to the Town of Miami Lakes to sponsor the Reindeer Run 5K that was held Dec. 9. Proceeds from the race benefit veterans in the community.       Farcus Serra said this is the third year that Headquarter Toyota has supported the Reindeer Run.  The gift was made during the Nov. 14 council meeting....

     The Miami Lakes AutoMall donated 100, $15 Publix gift cards to families whose children attend schools in the Miami Gardens area. The Thanksgiving project is a partnership with Essie Reed, known as Big Mama. Her Team of Life organization in Fort Lauderdale feeds the hungry during the holiday season.      Shown in the photo at the Chevrolet showroom from left are Fred Senra, partner in Miami Lakes AutoMall;...