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...

     Veterans from American Legion Post 144 and the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee hosted a ceremony in tribute to fallen members of the military on Memorial Day. Gathered with residents in the Mary Collins Community Center on May 26 were Vice Mayor Bryan Morera, Council members Angelo Cuadra Garcia and Ray Garcia and Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Honor Guard presented the colors...