Miami Lakes Councilwoman Marilyn Ruano has drawn an opponent in the town’s 2020 election. Political newcomer Raymond Garcia filed paperwork on May 4 to challenge Ruano for her District 3 seat, according to town records. But Ruano, who was mulling a run for mayor in February, hasn’t opened a campaign account for either seat. “I have every intention of continuing to serve my community and I plan to run for office this coming...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter: @MarioDB Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5...

During the coronavirus outbreak, police and firefighters have risked exposure to the deadly virus while serving the public. To show its appreciation, The Graham Companies delivered a catered meal from Gerardo’s Marketplace on April 22 to officers of the Miami-Dade Police Department who work out of the station in Miami Lakes Town Hall. The company also brought a catered dinner from Trattoria Pampered Chef Restaurant on May 7 to members...

NFL Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula was 90 when he died May 4. He raised his children in Miami Lakes, where he lived during much of his storied career. In a partnership with The Graham Companies, two restaurants, a golf course, athletic club and a hotel are all named for him. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, Republicans who represent Florida, and U.S. Sen. Benjamin Cardin, a Democrat from Maryland, co-sponsored a...

Car dealers are considered an essential business and have not shut down during the three months of the coronavirus outbreak. But to remain viable while restricted by social distancing and other safety guidelines, they’ve had to change how they sell autos as well as how they take care of customers and their cars. Count Gus Machado Ford in Hialeah among those that have shifted gears during the pandemic. “We’ve had to reinvent...