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A Paraguayan artist is transforming soccer balls into stunning tributes to World Cup history, with her work admired by legends like Messi and Maradona. Her latest project brings 10 hand-painted balls to Miami's art district, proving sports and creativity can unite people across all backgrounds.
Gabriela Jaquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA Draft, joining her brother Jaime in professional basketball. The UCLA national champion received a heartfelt Instagram message from her Miami Heat brother celebrating their shared success.
When Arnett Johnson spotted a young boy wandering alone at night, he did what many others might not have. His simple act of calling police and staying with the child ended a desperate 12-hour search.
A Paraguay-born artist is transforming soccer balls into hand-painted tributes to World Cup history across Miami's Wynwood district. Each piece celebrates how art and soccer bring people together across cultures.
A new $114,000 program gives younger head and neck cancer survivors stress management tools they can use anytime, anywhere. The self-guided digital platform tackles the unique challenges faced by working-age survivors balancing recovery with jobs and families.
Three out of four cancer survivors say fear of recurrence is their biggest emotional struggle, according to new audience data from the University of Miami. Experts point to better communication and mental health support as the path forward.
Volunteers across Miami-Dade County came together for the largest Baynanza cleanup yet, tackling trash at 33 shoreline locations to protect Biscayne Bay. The 44th annual event reached all 13 county districts for the first time in its history.
A homeless good Samaritan called police after spotting a young boy with disabilities alone on a dark Miami street late at night. His quick action led to a safe rescue and reunited the child with family.
Nearly 100 Miami middle schoolers pitched real environmental solutions to fix problems in their own neighborhoods, and the winners could receive up to $1,000 to make their ideas happen. From growing lettuce in recycled bottles to stopping beach erosion, these young innovators are tackling South Florida's toughest challenges.
Red Gonzalez couldn't feel his legs when his aorta suddenly tore, a life-threatening emergency that kills most patients. Thanks to a specialized new program at UHealth, he's celebrating what he calls his "birthday present."
When dangerous rip currents threatened South Florida beaches, Miami-Dade's lifeguards and rescue teams pulled off more than 500 successful water rescues in just seven days. Every single person made it home safely.
When 140 volunteers boarded a plane from Miami to Cuba, they carried more than supplies. They brought hope during a crisis, and returned home forever changed by what they witnessed.
When a three-hour rain delay threatened to keep Pete Fairbanks from his wife's side for their fourth child's birth, his team made an extraordinary call. The Marlins completely changed their game plan to get their pitcher home to Florida in time.
Lionel Messi christened Inter Miami's new 26,700-seat stadium with a header just 10 minutes into the club's first home match in Miami after 13 years of dreams and delays. The sold-out crowd watched their World Cup champion help secure a 2-2 draw, marking the end of a journey that started when David Beckham chose Miami for his expansion team back in 2013.
After Florida removed their rainbow crosswalk, Miami Beach is rebuilding it in a nearby park with 3,606 colorful pavers. The permanent installation launches this week during the city's 18th annual Pride celebration.
Ian Ferguson, 37, had zero symptoms when standard bloodwork revealed microscopic blood loss that led doctors to discover early-stage colon cancer. His story highlights how routine screening can save lives, especially as colorectal cancer rates surge among younger adults.
A stolen Bentley became the backdrop for an unexpected rescue when thieves dumped a puppy on a Miami street, sparking a community effort to reunite dog and owner. Local 10 and a kind stranger made the happy ending possible.
A CPA at Ernst and Young quietly made beats on the side until one 2020 single changed everything. Now John Summit headlines one of electronic music's biggest stages.
A groundbreaking University of Miami study found that adding a diabetes drug before heart rhythm surgery nearly doubled success rates for patients struggling with atrial fibrillation. The surprising discovery could transform treatment for millions living with irregular heartbeats.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just made history by winning both major US spring tournaments without losing a single set. The 24-year-old's flawless performance shows how the sport's brightest young talents keep pushing each other to new heights.
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