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1 day agoLocal 10’s 9th annual Big Book Drive delivers over 3,500 books to South Florida students

South Florida foundations prepare permanent disaster funds as hurricane season approaches

Local 10 hosting 9th annual Big Book Drive — what you need to know

Tribute to Teachers: Rockfeller Edouard educates, sings his way into the heart of students

For Rockfeller Edouard, teaching isn’t just a profession— it’s his passion, woven into every moment of his 27-year career as an exceptional student education teacher.

Tribute to Teachers: Stephen fa*gan honored as outstanding educator at Seminole Middle School

For three years, Stephen fa*gan has been teaching sixth and seventh graders at Seminole Middle School in Plantation.

Tribute to Teachers: Marely Mollinedo goes the distance for her students at South Hialeah Elementary

Every year, Local 10′s Tribute to Teachers campaign recognizes the best educators in South Florida, with only five honorees selected from hundreds of nominations.

A heart of platinum: American Heart Association reaches 100 year milestone

The American Heart Association is celebrating its centennial year of fighting heart disease and stroke in South Florida.

Annual Publix event aims to raise funds, do good for the environment

Much like the company’s trademark logo, the annual Publix Serves Week has a “green” focus.

Students at Miami’s Epiphany Catholic School win Local 10′s eARTh Day Art Contest

For the 7th year, Local 10 News’ Earth Day Art Contest showcased the creativity, and love for the environment, of so many South Florida art students.

Annual ‘Walk the Talk for Epilepsy’ to be held Apr. 20

Hosted by Epilepsy Alliance Florida, the annual Walk the Talk for Epilepsy is the largest community event in the area that raises awareness and funds for people living with the neurological disease.

Young Marine unit honored for drug prevention efforts

Each year, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Young Marines, a national youth organization, award five Young Marine units with the Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Award.

My Buddy Bench Project: A novel way to prevent bullying

This is one young girl’s story of turning an unfortunate set of circ*mstances into a triumphant journey.

Give your favorite teacher some ‘extra credit’

The Local 10 Tribute to Teachers campaign is back for a sixth consecutive year.

Local organization focusing on heart, big talent at annual charity event

Be Strong International, a nonprofit helping Miami-Dade and Broward County families make informed decisions, hosted its annual “Hearts in Rhythm Charity Event” last week at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. The event served as a gathering of philanthropists to celebrate the impact their donations have made in the most vulnerable communities in South Florida.

Annual Heart Walk raises upward of $1 million

Earlier this month, more than 6,000 South Floridians came together for the 2024 Broward Heart Walk.

Voting is under way for Local 10′s 7th Annual eARTh Day Art Contest

From pieces inspired by world renowned artists to those incorporating old and new technology, the 7th Annual Local 10 eARTh Day Art Contest showcased the ingenuity of our local art students.

Blind soccer player shows talent, working to make USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team

Oseas De Leon has big goals. He wants to be a national soccer champion. A rigorous training and nutrition schedule can be challenging for any soccer athlete. For De Leon, who lost his sight at age 3, it requires double the effort and concentration.

A sweet idea: Girls Scouts start baking cookies to save coral

Two Girls Scouts from Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida created a special recipe for restoration. Concerned about the destruction of coral reefs, the girls leveraged their ongoing partnership with Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) to raise awareness.

A sweet idea: Girls Scouts start baking cookies to save coral

Two Girls Scouts from Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida created a special recipe for restoration.

February, March, April 2024 Community Events Calendar

Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.

Miami Norland High School teacher earns prestigious award

Precious Symonette, a creative writing teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School, has received a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program award.

Be a superhero: Run, walk for a good cause

The entire family is invited to dress up as their favorite superhero and join the 3rd annual Be A Hero-Run4Kids 5K Race taking place Sunday, Feb 4, at the David Posnack JCC in Davie.

January 2024 Community Events Calendar

Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.

Local 10 ready to walk, raise funds for Marfan syndrome

Local 10 is Walking for Victory in 2024. Several members of our staff will be participating in the seventh annual Marfan Foundation walk, taking place Jan. 28 at T.Y. Park in Hollywood.

Legally blind woman wins statewide art competition

Ester Almaguer is an artist who creates what her mind’s eye sees. Almaguer is legally blind with no vision in her right eye and 10 degrees of central vision in her left eye.

Christmas arrives early with life-changing gifts for single mother in Miami-Dade

After walking into her new home on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County, a single mother dropped to her knees and said, “Thank you, Jesus. Oh God, you have been so good to me!”

Sandy Alcántara teams up with Santa Claus at Miami Marlins stadium in Little Havana

Sandy Alcántara, a Dominican professional baseball pitcher, was helping Santa Claus on Monday in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

Local 10 BIG BUS Toy Express journey collects more than 11,000 gifts, over $32,000

Join the Local 10 Big Bus Toy Express team’s effort to help children feel the love of Christmas and deliver an unwrapped new toy to one of the nine pickup locations.

Volunteers deliver more than 100 Hanukkah bags to seniors, Holocaust survivors in Broward

Dozens of volunteers came together over the weekend to deliver more than 100 Hanukkah bags to seniors and Holocaust survivors in Broward County.

Volunteers help foster children have a Merry Christmas

Have you ever wondered how foster children celebrate Christmas? For many of them, the holidays are filled with despair from having been separated from a parent or sibling.

November, December 2023 Community Calendar

Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.

Miami Marlins hand out 1,000 meals for 14th annual Thanksgiving distribution

In the spirit of giving, the Miami Marlins organization, in collaboration with Feeding South Florida, distributed free food to a thousand families in need just ahead of Thanksgiving.
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