15-year-old girl critically injured after being hit by truck in Southwest Miami-Dade
A 15-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being struck by a white truck near Southwest 127th Avenue and 204th Street Friday afternoon.
Mayte Padron Cordones is an Emmy-award winning journalist and the director of WPLG’s Community Relations Department, overseeing the station’s outreach initiatives to benefit and strengthen the South Florida community. She joined the station in 2001. Mayte began her career as a producer for WTVJ-NBC6 before heading to WFOR-CBS4 and working as the communications manager for Neighbors for Neighbors. With a deep passion to cover stories that inspire and showcase the best of our vibrant communities, Mayte came to Local 10 to executive produce a weekly segment called Magnum’s Force. She then segued to reporting for the segment renamed Care Force and eventually made the move to becoming Local 10’s Community Relations Director. Among the many initiatives she’s spearheaded is the construction of Gratigny Plateau Park, Local 10’s My Future, My Choice, a multi-year station initiative to counteract youth gun violence, and the annual Local 10 Big Book Drive, which has distributed more than 156,000 brand new books to schools and programs serving children. Mayte’s also responsible for responding to the needs of South Florida’s hungry and homeless through the Local 10 Day of Giving and instituting the Big Bus Toy Express, which has collected upwards of 165,000 new toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Mayte has been instrumental in securing various honors for the news stations where she’s worked, including inclusion in the prestigious Paley Center for Media collection, Friend in Need Award from the National Association of Broadcasters and Emmy Award for the My Future, My Choice Live Town Hall. Born and raised in South Florida, Mayte graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism and political science. When Mayte’s not engaged in community service, you’ll find her with her husband, Daniel, enjoying great food, volunteering at various organizations or traveling.
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South Florida organization helps feed children by meeting them where they are
One in five children in Florida faces hunger. It’s an upsetting statistic many nonprofits are working hard to change, but one local organization is making strides by meeting the children where they are.
Food for Thought: Bridge to Hope helps provide food security for South Florida families
Did you know one in six South Floridians experiences food insecurity? That’s roughly 16 percent of the population. It’s why every year, Local 10 News raises awareness about this critical issue through our Food for Thought campaign.
La organización sin fines de lucro Serving with Grace ayuda a familias del sur de Florida brindándoles alimentos, ropa y artículos esenciales. Atienden hasta 200 familias al mes y recientemente recibieron donaciones de Publix.
South Florida nonprofit Serving with Grace helps families facing food insecurity
One in six South Floridians experiences food insecurity, a challenge that leaves thousands of families struggling to put meals on the table.
South Florida nonprofit fights against food insecurity, helping to feed 600 families
As September is Hunger Action Month, Local 10 is highlighting one local nonprofit that is feeding the need.
September 2025 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.
Una viuda de 82 años en Deerfield Beach recibió un nuevo sistema de aire acondicionado gratis gracias al esfuerzo conjunto de organizaciones comunitarias. La donación, valorada en $10,000, mejoró su calidad de vida.
Carol Mathews didn’t have a working central air conditioning unit at her home in Deerfield Beach for six weeks.
Barry University responds to firefighter shortage in South Florida
We are experiencing an emergency when it comes to filling certain first responder roles. South Florida faces a firefighter shortage as retirees exceed new hires. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “about 25,700 openings for firefighters are projected each year, on average, over the decade.”
August, September 2025 community events calendar
Here are some of the events in South Florida that you, family and friends can attend in August and September.
Swim South Florida: Life jacket loaner stands help promote water safety
In this “Swim South Florida” story, Local 10’s Nicole Perez has found a unique collaboration of organizations working to prevent drownings on South Florida beaches.
Local 10, Publix serving more local nonprofits during fifth annual ‘Food for Thought’
More and more working families are relying on food pantries to supplement their food supplies.
Swim South Florida de Local 10 promueve la seguridad acuática durante el verano y más allá
Swim South Florida de Local 10 promueve la seguridad acuática infantil en respuesta al alto índice de ahogamientos en Florida, ofreciendo recursos y clases accesibles para enseñar a nadar desde temprana edad.
Local 10’s Swim South Florida promotes water safety during the summer, beyond
It’s a tragedy we report on far too often. Childhood drownings. In fact, Florida leads the nation in child drownings, and it’s why Local 10’s Swim South Florida campaign was created.
Homeless celebrated at ‘Bombastic Birthday Party’
As a homeless man, Scott couldn’t remember the last time he celebrated his birthday.