The Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee held its annual Painting a Picture for Mom event at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market on May 10. More than 50 children participated, said Committee Vice Chair Elsa Reus, who took the photo. Shown in the photo: Sophie Mermet-Marechal works on her painting.

Finn-Con is returning to Miami Dade College North Campus on Saturday, June 21. Events are free and will be held from 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.  In its third year, Finn-Con has drawn thousands of attendees to celebrate anime, manga, graphic novels, gaming, and pop culture, MDC spokeswoman Norma Ardilla said in a media release. There will be interactive attractions, special guests, cosplay contests,...

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.”  ...