The community is invited to a public meeting to be held by Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz on June 10 at the Country Club of Miami. The forum is an opportunity for residents to meet with her, share concerns, ask questions and get updates on public safety in the area. The meeting will be held at 6801 NW 186th St., from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The agency is asking those who wish to attend to register...

      Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Maj. Jose “Gonzo” Gonzalez shared a fable during his remarks to the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce on May 14.      “If you don’t leave the cheese out, the mouse won’t come,” Gonzalez said.      Crimes in most categories in town are at record low levels, though there were 35 auto burglaries in the first quarter of 2025. It...

Darwin Villavicencio  Lieutenant, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Miami Lakes      “The best gift I’ve received is that they still remember [me],” Darwin Villvicencio said. “In my case, I’ve never been blessed with kids but I’ve raised [a kid]. There is still an 18-year- old. She still reaches out and thanks me because I was a father figure to her.”  ...

June 5 Senior Bingo Luncheon Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required, go to Toml.Eventbrite.com.  June 11 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker: Hialeah Councilman Jesus Tundidor. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking from 11:30 a.m., lunch begins at noon....

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.  To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email  truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.      The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8...