A Special Needs Registry to identify Miami Lakes residents with neurological illnesses or disabilities and which may ease interactions with police could be launched early next year. Participation would be voluntary. Bracelets may be offered to children or adults who have autism, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions. “It prepares officers when they are called to the homes, especially for emergencies,” said Vivian...

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic began in March and folks increased their online shopping, porch pirates have been a problem. The holiday season means even more deliveries by UPS, FedEx, Amazon and the United States Postal Service. And once those trucks pull away from your home, your purchases are vulnerable to theft. “Coordinate with neighbors so you’re all working together as a community,” Miami-Dade Police Maj. Javier Ruiz...

During the 2019 Christmas season, parents of students enrolled at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and parishioners of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church built a Nativity scene and set it up in front of Miami Lakes Town Hall. The church held a blessing ceremony that year, which has become a tradition. On Dec. 10, Father Luis Flores sprinkled holy water on the display. It holds figures that represent the Holy Family, an angel,...

We’re living in stressful times, and a good way to help manage tension is to breathe! The Hip Flexor Stretch may help.1. Place an exercise pad or rolled towel on the floor. Kneel with your knee on the pad and put your other foot out in front. Both legs should form 90-degree angles, as shown in photo above.2. Lift your arm from the same side as the kneeling leg up overhead, keeping the arm straight.3. Squeeze the buttock on the same side as...

Miami Lakes residents have an opportunity to grade the town government’s performance in numerous areas by answering a comprehensive survey that will also help leaders update the strategic plan, “Imagine Miami Lakes 2025.” Miami Lakes hired ETC Institute to measure community satisfaction about the town as a place to live, work, raise children and retire. The confidential survey, available in English or Spanish, also asks about the...