🌱 Will Miami Lakes keep taxes flat while upgrading parks and police?
What's up Miami Lakes! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Miami Lakes keep taxes flat while upgrading parks and police?
- How a Miami Lakes car show turned into support for police families
- How a Miami Lakes restaurant worker allegedly drove off with 10 cars
Also on today's calendar: Grouper Opener Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
- Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Council holds workshop to list priorities for 2026-2027 fiscal year budget (miamilaker.com) — Miami Lakes council members have begun shaping the 2026-2027 budget, debating whether to hold the property tax rate flat or pursue a rollback while protecting police, parks, and infrastructure. They’re weighing how to use surplus and carryover funds, end past one-time transfers, and possibly create a savings reserve that could affect services like Optimist Park upgrades and sidewalk repairs. 
2. Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee donates to police fund (miamilaker.com) — Miami Lakes’ Public Safety Committee recently donated $500 to the South Florida Police Benevolent Association’s Love and Resilience Fund, supporting officers in crisis. The money came from the committee’s inaugural car show, which showcased 100 vehicles and drew about 1,000 spectators, highlighting strong local support for law enforcement and first responders.
3. A Waitress Bought 10 Cars In 8 Days. Her Loan Application Said She Made $180K A Month (carscoops.com) — A Miami Lakes restaurant worker is accused of using a fake job title and inflated income to rapidly finance a string of high-end vehicles across South Florida. Investigators say she bought multiple cars and motorcycles in just over a week before the alleged fraud was detected. Authorities are still probing whether others in the auto industry helped push the deals through.
4. Hallandale Stop & Save Sells $60,693 Fantasy 5 Ticket (hoodline.com) — If you ever hit a big Florida Lottery prize, you’ll likely be heading to the Miami District Office on Oak Lane in Miami Lakes to claim it. A recent $60,693 Fantasy 5 winner from Hallandale Beach must use that office or another district site, and the Lottery is reminding players about claim rules, deadlines, and how to protect their tickets.
📸 Around Miami Lakes
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Grouper Opener Party
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
5:00 pm
Friday May 1
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Other local events
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Take and Make Saturdays
Hialeah Gardens Branch - -
Photography Basics
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
10:30 am -
Minecraft Fun, Skillfully Done!
Hialeah Gardens Branch -
2:00 pm -
Animation Station - Basics
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
2:00 pm -
LEGO®+ BuildWorks Hub
Hialeah Gardens Branch -
2:00 pm -
3D Modeling Basics
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
4:00 pm -
Media Production Open Labs: Drawing
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
11:00 am -
Anime Club: Character Design
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
📣 Miami Lakes Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FLORIDA LICENSING ON WHEELS
City of Opa-Locka, FL Calendar , 2331 NW 143 , Opa-locka
9:00 am -
COMMUNITY FOOD RESOURCE DRIVE
City of Opa-Locka, FL Calendar , 2331 NW 143 , Opa-locka
9:30 am -
Media Production Open Labs: Drawing
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
10:00 am -
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Palm Springs North Branch -
11:00 am
Friday April 17
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Ok Miami Lakes! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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