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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Lawson family made history when both parents and their two daughters walked across the graduation stage together at Miami-Dade College. Their journey from Jamaica to South Florida led to a milestone few families ever achieve.
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.
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.
Norland Middle School students now have access to a cutting-edge Innovation Space featuring interactive floors, robotics, and Makerspace stations. The transformation is part of an 18-school initiative funded by a $2 million partnership between Miami-Dade schools and sports foundations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific County, Washington just recorded its lowest July unemployment rate since 1990, dropping to 4.7% and beating major metro areas. The rural county now boasts lower joblessness than Seattle's King County, proving small towns can lead big comebacks.
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.
Two Washington counties just saw their unemployment rates drop significantly in a single month. Grays Harbor and Pacific counties are creating more opportunities for workers as the region's job market strengthens.
All 88 counties across Ohio reported lower unemployment in April, with some of the hardest-hit areas seeing the biggest turnarounds. Even counties still above the state average are moving in the right direction.
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. #
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