The Miami Lakes Bar Association has partnered with the hunger relief organization Feeding South Florida to help provide meals during the coronavirus pandemic.The association launched its fundraiser in March and hopes to raise $5,000; so far, they’ve received gifts totaling $1,250.Feeding South Florida, which has held drive-thru food donations in Miami Lakes, says $1 can provide seven meals.Unemployment has risen since the outbreak of the...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @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:...

During the pandemic, many houses of worship are holding services online on their websites, on YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. Check those locations for more information.Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court,Miami Lakeswww.orthodoxmiami.orgSunday Divine Liturgy:10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of theEpiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30...

Angel Armesto, 17, of Miami Lakes is a young man in a hurry. He graduated from Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches and also earned an Associate in Arts degree in public administration from Miami Dade College, through the dual enrollment program. Angel is in the Boy Scouts, Troop 566 and is a Sea Scout in Ship 144. He plans to attend Florida International University this fall to study international finance,...

Listed below are places to turn to during the coronavirus outbreak:For Small Business Owners --Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgiveable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, http://partnersforselfemployment.org or Tools for Change, http://tfcmiami.org.--The Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida International University is offering free guidance to...