It’s been a hot year, in more ways than one, especially so beneath the face masks we’re wearing to keep ourselves, our loved ones and our friends and neighbors safe from the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic. Though the masks can be uncomfortable, it’s fun to see what face coverings folks are wearing around town as we all do our best to stay well. 

Eight candidates in four races in the Nov. 3 election will debate at Miami Dade College North Campus.     Forums will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.     Former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas will moderate the town council debates.      Executive Frank Bolanos, co-founder of a charter school and former school board chair, will question candidates for the state legislature.     The candidates for council Seat 1 are business owner...

Lucas Collazo, 5, of Miami Lakes, shown Oct. 5 after attending kindergarten at Miami Lakes K-8 Center.     Lucas is a son of Miami Lakes Councilman Luis Collazo and Clarisell De Cardenas, director of communications and community affairs for the Town of Miami Lakes.     Lucas wore a mask, uniform, backpack, credential and carried a lunch bag with dinosaurs on it.     Students who attend Miami-Dade County public schools had the option of...

Trick or treaters who want to keep their distance from others because of the coronavirus pandemic may enjoy Halloween from the safety of their cars this year.     The Miami Lakes Halloween Spooktacular Drive-thru will be held in the parking lot of Ana G. Mendez University on Saturday, Oct. 31.     Tickets -- $5 plus $1.94 in fees – may be purchased from Eventbrite.      Cars will be admitted between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., during the time slot...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166, 305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOfc. hours in Miami:Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Ofc. hours in Miami Lakes Town Hall: 3rd Wednesdays11 a.m.-1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart,R-Miami8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter:...