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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When a pelican got snagged by fishing gear in Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade firefighters teamed up with the Coast Guard for an unusual water rescue. The bird flew away healthy just minutes after being freed.
Miami just became the latest city where you can hop into a driverless car and get where you need to go. Waymo's autonomous vehicles are now picking up passengers across 60 square miles of the Magic City.
Waymo just started offering truly autonomous rides in Miami, bringing its self-driving taxis to a sixth US city with no human driver needed. The expansion shows how driverless technology is moving from experiment to everyday reality across America.
Inter Miami CF christened its new state-of-the-art Nu Stadium with a historic 2-0 victory over Portland Timbers, led by captain Leo Messi's brilliant goal and assist. The win marked a milestone moment for the club and its fans in the heart of Miami.
Fernando Mendoza just led Indiana to its first national championship with a perfect 16-0 season, but his biggest win might be happening back home in Miami. High schoolers who once walked the same halls are now seeing their dreams as achievable, not just possible.
A 15-year-old dog named Buttercup was found wandering Miami streets and returned to her owner a decade after disappearing. The heartwarming reunion was made possible by a microchip that helped animal services track down her family.
Just hours after Formula One roared away, Miami's Hard Rock Stadium began an ambitious transformation to host the 48-team World Cup starting next month. The venue is swapping race tracks for real grass in one of sports' most dramatic makeovers.
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