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Miami-Dade nonprofits face a volunteer shortage, but consistent corporate programs like FPL's year-round service show how sustained support helps communities thrive. This February, hundreds of FPL employees improved dog parks and neighborhoods during their 18th annual Power to Care Week.
A Miami breast cancer survivor who started a nonprofit to help patients through treatment just received surprise donations to restock essential care kits. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Local 10 viewers stepped up to support 305 Pink Pack's mission.
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.
Two Miami restaurant owners turned their World Cup rivalry into a generous gift for children in need. Their friendly wager just delivered $10,000 to a nonprofit supporting abused and underprivileged kids.
A 21-year-old who beat childhood cancer and lives with epilepsy got a three-day VIP experience with his beloved Miami Hurricanes basketball team. The surprise celebration, organized by Dream On 3 nonprofit, included meeting players, coaches, and throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game.
A Miami electronic music artist just became the first person to run an ultramarathon while DJing live, pushing a 70-pound custom rig through peak summer heat. The eight-hour endurance feat raised money for Miami public spaces and proved that impossible-sounding dreams can become reality.
When school supplies can cost $150 per child, 100 volunteers came together in Miami to make sure nearly 1,000 students start the year ready to learn. The United Way Miami backpack drive is helping families choose groceries over stress this back-to-school season.
After beating breast cancer at 40, Rosemary Carrera launched 305 Pink Pack to help South Florida families navigate the hardest fight of their lives. Her nonprofit has now supported more than 500 families with groceries, rides, childcare, and hope.
Fernando Mendoza V leads Indiana to the national championship game in his hometown of Miami, where 100+ family members gathered to cheer him on. The Heisman Trophy winner's journey from Miami high school star to college football's biggest stage has united a city that claims him as its own.
Fernando Mendoza V plays for a national championship in his hometown Miami, where his family of nearly 3,000 descendants gathered to cheer him on. The Heisman Trophy winner's journey connects three generations of Miami history, Cuban heritage, and family pride.
More than 30 Florida Power & Light employees spent a day transforming the grounds of Miami's Humane Society, spreading gravel and planting alongside the very dogs they were helping. The heartwarming volunteer day marked the 18th year of FPL's Power to Care program supporting communities across Florida.
As Miami gears up to host the FIFA Men's World Cup, local law enforcement is taking proactive steps to combat human trafficking during the major event. A trafficking survivor is joining their efforts by sharing her story to raise awareness and help protect vulnerable people.
Dozens of volunteers in Miami spent their weekend collecting supplies for Colombia after a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck one week ago. The relief effort at Greater Miami Adventist Academy is still accepting volunteers who want to help. #
Miami International Airport just became the first airport in the world to deploy AI-powered hologram chatbots that help travelers navigate from curb to gate. The innovation showcases how Miami is using cutting-edge technology to make travel easier for millions of visitors.
AAR just opened a massive new aircraft maintenance facility at Miami International Airport, creating 200 full-time jobs and adding economic energy to South Florida. The 100,000-square-foot expansion positions Miami as a growing hub for aviation careers.
When Cassius Bythewood saw a woman being attacked on a Miami street, he didn't hesitate to sprint into action, even breaking his finger in the fight. Weeks later, the woman he saved is alive and able to thank her hero in person.
Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School band director, just made history as the first Miami-Dade teacher to win a GRAMMY Award. After 19 years of transforming young musicians' lives, she beat out 2,000 instructors nationwide for the 2026 Music Educator Award.
Shohei Ohtani is back at Miami's loanDepot Park for the World Baseball Classic, the stadium where he achieved baseball's first 50-50 season and struck out Mike Trout to win Japan's 2023 championship. Now he's chasing another magical moment with Team Japan.
A Pittsburgh high school student turned his passion for service into action by founding a nonprofit that gives back to active-duty military members. Collin Arthrell's organization is making a real difference for those who serve.
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.
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