As a homeless man, Scott couldn’t remember the last time he celebrated his birthday.

Dade County Federal Credit Union to host free event complete with kids’ activities, free food and raffles during its Member Appreciation Day.

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez explored a South Florida summer camp helping to bridge the gap to help kids have a fun summer experience.

A South Florida rewards program meant to help parents strengthen their parenting skills is also helping their kids stay busy having fun around town.

4Kira4Moms/4Kira4Dads has joined Elev8 Health’s THRIVE Tour to host events across South Florida to bring awareness to maternal health.

As the FIFA Club World Cup plays out at Hard Rock Stadium, hundreds of local students were given a reason to cheer — and kick — a little closer to home.

South Florida shoppers have a new place to stock up on groceries, grab a sub, or pick out a birthday cake — and it’s just steps from the sand.

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez sat down with a South Florida doctor who is performing surgeries free for mothers who are dealing with health complications and it’s all to honor his mother.

As new car seat regulations are set to go into effect at the end of June, a South Florida hospital is providing free help to parents to make sure their child’s seat is installed correctly.

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez sat down with a South Florida mother who had a tragic experience and is making an effort to ensure the same thing does not happen to others.

Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community.

A new Whole Foods Market will be opening its doors in Miami later this month.

The aroma of a cooked meal seasoned with love and care is bringing together volunteers at a special place in Miami.

The 10th annual Local 10 Big Book Drive kicked off Wednesday morning with an exciting start!

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez sat down with a young woman who received support and guidance from a South Florida organization meant to help empower girls and prepare them for the work force.

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.

The band room at Cooper City High School was anything but quiet when longtime director Jason Cochrac — known affectionately as “Mr. C” — walked in and was met with a rousing musical surprise from his students and Local 10 News.

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez sat down with a South Florida mother who is spreading awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence.

Jamie Zachareas is a middle school teacher who has guided her students through civics projects and drama competitions all while pregnant with twins.

Broward County Public School students will now receive free lunch for the 2025-26 school year, based on eligibility.

A group of talented and creative students are keeping with a long-standing tradition of brightening the hallways of their South Florida high school.

Eight Broward County Public School seniors are being recognized for their hard work.

Summer is right around the corner and as the kids finish up the school year, summer camps are getting ready to welcome them across South Florida.

A beloved woman known for opening her heart and home to Haitian migrants in South Florida is being honored this weekend for decades of selfless service.

Eight Broward County Public School seniors who earned top marks are honored with full four-year scholarships to the nation’s top schools.

Held annually in April, Black Maternal Health Week is a national campaign designed to raise awareness about racial disparities in maternal health outcomes for black mothers in the United States.

As part of its annual Publix Serves Week, the nation’s largest employee-owned company encourages community involvement across its eight-state operating area.

Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.

They can serve as garden decoration, an enjoyable toy for kids and educational tool, but in April, the pinwheel also serves as a symbol of child abuse prevention.

A burrito supreme. Pineapple crumble cake. Nachos. These are pretty straightforward dishes to make, but try doing so in an outdoor setting with several dozen tween girls competing for a prize.

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

Ryan Haimo, a student activist, was volunteering for an organization that helps kids who have suffered neglect and abuse when he had an idea.

From feathered wildlife to fashion forward pieces, the eighth annual Local 10 eARTh Day Art Contest showcased the ingenuity and teamwork of our local art students.

The "Petals & Pearls" luncheon will feature fashion and an auction to help benefit the Children's Opportunity Group.

The convention center was packed for the purpose of packing meals for the hungry.

The Publix cafecito truck is making stops in Miami, giving free cafecito and pastries away to the public.

Broward County Public Schools has named its top Career and Technical Education Teacher and Rookie Teacher of the year for 2025.

The Show Miami opens March 17 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and students at the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College are looking forward to it.

“The Show Miami” is coming to the Miami Beach Convention Center next month, bringing top designers and industry leaders to South Florida.

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.

A student is spearheading an anti-bullying initiative in Miami-Dade County. She's the co-founder of the "My Buddy Bench Project" and is helping to combat bullying one bench at a time.

For those who celebrate Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 usually consists of loving expressions and a dinner date. For the homeless, it’s another day of loneliness and fear, wondering where their next meal will come from.

On the eve of Valentine’s Day last week, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County (HMHB/Broward) received an extraordinary gift.

From now through November 2025, South Floridians can raise funds for a new Ronald McDonald House simply by fueling their vehicles.

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.

In Local 10’s latest “My Future, My Choice” report, we are being reintroduced to an organization that is giving back to children in our community through the power of fitness.

Local 10 invites all art teachers and students, from grades Pre-K to 12, to participate in our 8th Annual eARTh Day Art Contest. The popular contest awards schools that display passion for the environment, social responsibility and artistic ability.

The Goya Cares initiative recently donated $50,000 to Kristi House, a children’s advocacy center in Florida.

Joshua’s Heart Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to eradicating global hunger and poverty, is seeking youth volunteers to join its mission.

The Live Like Bella Foundation is hosting its annual Superhero 5K on Saturday, Feb. 8. The race will take place at Tropical Park, located at 7900 SW 40th St. in Miami.

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.

It will be a duo celebration in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

This week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez gets an update from a South Florida woman who completed a five-day trek in South America in honor of children who are fighting cancer.

It’s an event tailor made for humans and their furry friends.

Caresha Romeka Brownlee stood near Santa Claus as an honorary elf. The rapper wore a white and hot pink “Caresha gives” T-shirt and ruby red pants to hand gifts during a much-needed drive-thru giveaway party on Saturday in Plantation.

As the affordable housing crisis continues in South Florida, nonprofit organizations aim to prevent homelessness in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

An annual tradition to help families in need this holiday season saw long lines Wednesday at Miami’s Jose Marti Park.

This week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez spoke to a South Florida woman who is taking her own challenging experiences losing her child to cancer and turning them into something positive by embarking on a trek in South America to raise money for a foundation that helps children and families fighting pediatric cancer.

Miami-Dade County’s Federal Credit Union is gearing up for its second annual toy drive, set to take place on Tuesday.

After a magical journey and a collaboration between Santa Claus and the Grinch, the community made sure that Toys for Tots had more than 13,000 unwrapped gifts. This will help hundreds of organizations in South Florida to make sure that children in need feel the loving spirit of Christmas.

It was 11 days before Christmas Eve, a Friday on the Local 10 Big Bus Toy Express, and there was holiday cheer as we made our way north through the streets of South Florida.

Local 10 News’ 11th annual Big Bus Toy Express hit the road on Friday, collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

The annual CAMACOL food giveaway is back for another year as dozens of big name vendors have joined in to help feed hundreds of families here in South Florida.

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.

The Miramar Police Department is preparing to host its eighth annual “Ballin’ for Unity” event, a basketball game aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community.

The countdown to Christmas is underway, and Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo is ensuring the season is memorable for thousands of children in South Florida.

Celebrities hit the golf course here in South Florida for a good cause. DJ Khaled hosted his annual golf classic for his "We the Best" Foundation, and our own Alexis Frazier took a swing at it too in Miami Beach.

Two South Florida sisters have taken an idea to help their community and those dealing with food insecurity to another level by bringing it to their local high school.

Last week, Inter Miami CF held a day-long event to honor military personnel, first responders, and veterans.

The Miami Heat turned their focus to giving back, teaming up with their community outreach team for the 33rd annual Thanksgiving celebration at the Miami Rescue Mission on Thursday.

Give Miami Day is an online fundraiser, hosted by The Miami Foundation that offers everyone the opportunity to give to 1,300 local nonprofits that address critical community issues on a daily basis.

It was a beautiful morning for the 21st annual Miles for Smiles 5K at Pompano Beach Community Park on Saturday.

This week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez spent time with an organization dedicated to helping South Florida families in need a place to shop for necessities with dignity.

The Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating 11 years of collecting non-perishable foods for our local hunger relief organizations.

Louise Gigliotti is a lead volunteer at Manna Share-A-Meal.The nonprofit organization has helped people in need in South Florida for over three decades.

A giving South Florida doula featured on Local 10's Mom to Mom will be throwing a special baby shower this Christmas to benefit needy mothers-to-be in South Florida.

The David Posnack JCC will be hosting a health and wellness fair on Wednesday, Nov.6.

A Fort Lauderdale elementary school principal goes above and beyond every day for her students, their families and school staff, according to her colleagues.

Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.

The Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating 11 years of collecting non-perishable foods for our local hunger relief organizations.

“A Day for Children” at Nova Southeastern University’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus will offer free and low-cost health services for children under the age of 16.

It’s something all parents have thought about but may not be sure where to go for help when it comes to car seat safety.

South Florida crews have been sent to help our Florida neighbors on the west coast.

In less than one week, the nation will celebrate White Cane Day, an occasion set aside each year to spotlight the many achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their important symbol of independence, the white cane.

Leading into Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is commemorated all month-long in October, the Women's Breast & Heart Initiative held its 8th Annual Pink Walk and 5K Run. The event took place September 22nd at the Miami Dade College North Campus.

Having fresh food, saving money and connecting with nature are just some of the benefits of growing your own vegetable garden. And when you install gardens in public spaces, such as schools, those benefits include a therapeutic learning experience for students.

The PORCH story begins some 700 miles away in Christine Cotton’s North Carolina home. Her son Matthew asked her to make sandwiches for a classmate who didn’t have enough food to eat.

Local 10 and Walgreens are teaming up once again for Flu Shot Friday. This year’s event is taking place Friday, September 20.

As part of Local 10′s Food for Thought campaign and in partnership with Publix, Community Enhancement Collaboration received a delivery of fresh vegetables and shelf-stable items for the fifty seniors who receive food every Tuesday as part of the nonprofit’s weekly Senior Shopping Day.

It’s a challenging part of motherhood that is not often talked about. Breastfeeding can be stressful for a new mom, and it comes with its own set of challenges.

From her living room in Hollywood, Florida, Nadine McCrea began feeding people in need with basic pantry staples.

This week on Mom to Mom, an impressive South Florida teen is helping her peers prepare for college.

A portion of the newly designed Doral Central Park will open to the public with a community celebration this weekend.

A child from South Florida who could have become a statistic is proving that with the right guidance, anyone can be put on a better path. The guidance he needed came thanks in part to a South Florida organization.

One South Florida organization is making an effort to meet the needs of students getting ready to go back to school.

Altruism can be found in people of all sizes and ages.

As part of Hooters’ “Friendraiser” program, on August 15, customers are invited to visit two restaurant locations and help provide financial relief for families with kids undergoing cancer treatment.

Memorial Primary Care and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital will host a Back-to-School Health Fair in Hollywood on Saturday.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his teammates surprised students with backpacks full of school supplies on Thursday as they prepared to head back to class.

Nathaniel Medor, a 17-year-old Life Scout from Miami, is working on his Eagle Merit Badge by leading a project for CRIB, a program helping children during difficult transitions.