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It isn’t easy for most parents to convince their kids to eat nutrient-rich foods. ConnectFamilias, a Miami-Dade nonprofit, which serves mostly Hispanic families and promotes opportunities for children, came up with a clever way to help parents by pure happenstance during a pre-pandemic food distribution.

Local 10 and Walgreens are teaming up again for Flu Shot Friday. This year’s event is taking place Friday, September 15.

Local 10 was back at Gratigny Plateau Park in northwest Miami-Dade Saturday, getting ready to plant and give away hundreds of trees as part of the station’s Green Street campaign.

Enveloped by clouds of fluffy pillows, 6-year-old Joey Ratzan was ready to get them to a special place.

There hadn’t been a public tour of the tower since 2001.

WPLG Local 10 will be hosting another planting and tree giveaway as part of our seasonal Green Street campaign.

The Salvation Army of Broward County is hosting its fourth annual Kettle Krush 5K. The festive fundraiser lets you walk, run or roll in your favorite holiday costume to raise funds for families in need.

DJ Khaled spent his Thursday morning competing at the Miami Beach Golf Club with his famous friends/ athletes to give back to the South Florida community.

The African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Broward County is hosting a South Florida Book festival celebrating 50 years of hip-hop music on Friday and Saturday.

The future is bright at Pembroke Pines Police.

The Local 10 Big Book Drive has collected and distributed over 150,000 books to South Florida kids and is looking to add to that number on Wednesday.

How much would you like to “krush” poverty and homelessness in South Florida? The Salvation Army of Broward County is giving you an opportunity to do just that.

Each year, many parents and caregivers throughout Miami-Dade County eagerly anticipate the summer return of the Children’s Trust Family Expo, the community’s largest free family resource event.

Vernon Carey Sr., a former offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins, has made a life on and off the field

More than 2,500 women gathered at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale for the Going Beyond Live event.

In seven years and in conjunction with the Arbor Day Foundation, Publix Super Markets has funded the planting of one million trees.

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 Broward County Library system’s free summer learning program is set to kick off in June, with prizes available for young readers.

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The name of the school is Sunset Elementary, and on a bright morning this week, Local 10 News anchor Kristi Krueger had the honor of surprising some great kids and their amazing art teacher.

The video had more than 1.3 million views at the time this story was published.

Feeding South Florida, the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida, hosted its 12th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K on Saturday morning.

There figures to be a lot of smiling faces, color and clever decorations, and we want to see it!

No April Fools here, the Miami Riverday Festival is back for its 24th anniversary.

Ramadan falls on the ninth lunar month in the Islamic calendar and is believed to be the month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

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.

Last week, more than 7,500 Publix associates, across the grocery store chain’s seven-state operating area, stepped outdoors for the annual, week-long Publix Serves.

The full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Kelly Garrahan, a resident of Titusville, found a creature with oddly shaped head and tail in her yard, which started disrupting her farm animals.

Don’t be “O’shy” on this St. Patrick’s Day!

A healthy heart is a giving heart.

Local 10 News Chief Meteorologist Betty Davis was the moderator of an important discussion on Tuesday morning in Broward County.

For the last five years, no day has gone by without the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community in our minds, whether or not in the headlines, and there have been plenty of those.

A South Florida high school dance team has earned big bragging rights, after winning two national championship titles.

North Miami is celebrating its 97th year and on Monday, city leaders were joined by the 5000 Role Models of Excellence to kick off a new city initiative, Nomi City Smart.

Valentine’s Day is here, and we want you to share your special valentine.

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.

Starting on Jan. 23, a bi-weekly podcast will supply listeners with deep dives into major topics that our reporting team from around the country is covering.

Artists share a look at the process to create floats for the 46th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Miami.

The 2nd annual Be A Hero-Run4Kids 5K Race takes place Jan. 29 at the David Posnack JCC campus on South Pine Island Road in Davie.

Each year, WPLG Local 10 raises awareness about and funds for The Marfan Foundation’s Walk for Victory.

If caroling is on your mind, here are five tips to know before warming up those vocal cords.

Joined by faith leaders, community members and first responders on Monday, Miami-Dade May Daniella Levine-Cava brought attention to emotional issues that may arise during the Holiday season.

Six girls who are aging out of the foster care system have a new place to stay.

Giving Tuesday is still somewhat new in the grand scheme of social media things, and even though your first thought might be donating money, there are plenty of other ways to give, so don’t feel like you can’t participate if you don’t happen to have the funds at the moment.

The 100 Black Men of South Florida started their 31st annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday where they plan to serve more than 70,000 people in South Florida in 2022.

Star of the Sea Foundation helps needy families living in the Florida Keys this Holiday season.

As part of Local 10's Day of Giving campaign, "Harvest Drive" is highlighted for its efforts as it continues to help South Florida families this Holiday season.

The Miami Rescue Mission has become the "Caring Place," still supporting South Floridians in need.

On Dec. 1st, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 12 men will be celebrated for their positive contributions to communities in South Florida at the 16th annual Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Men of Style event.

Ahead of Thanksgiving, the South Florida community celebrated Local 10′s ninth Day of Giving on Friday with over 11,000 pounds of food donations for a group of six nonprofit organizations that also each received $1,200 checks.

The Local 10 community relations team, Steven Gurowitz, and his associates collected disaster relief supplies for one week and packed three, 30-foot trucks for the journey to Fort Myers.

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 Southridge Senior High is located in the suburb of South Miami Heights and educates nearly 2,000 students.

A 99-day run of falling gasoline prices — a streak that gave consumers a glimmer of hope that red-hot inflation might be cooling — has ended, with pump prices still much higher than a year ago.

It’s deemed Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun” raiser. The 9th annual “Eat Your Heart Out” event promises delectable gourmet food creations, live entertainment and the satisfaction of giving to a worthy cause.

September is Hunger Action Month. It’s a nationwide initiative Feeding America created to draw attention to the food insecurity crisis in the U.S. while inviting people to get involved with activities that end hunger.

Debbie’s Dream Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about and advancing research for stomach cancer, is announcing the opening of the 2022 Youth Art Contest.

Last week, Publix Super Markets Charities donated $5.65 million to 328 Feeding America member food banks and other food nonprofits in Southeast Florida.

The Carey Family Foundation, founded by former Miami Dolphins lineman Vernon Carey, hosted its 13th annual Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament this month.

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 can have a hunger for learning, but it will only go so far if they’re not receiving proper nutrition. That’s why Broward College has made solving food insecurity part of its catalog of services available to students.

One child going to bed hungry is too many. Unfortunately, millions of children suffer from food insecurity in the United States.

Tools For Schools, a partnership between Publix Supermarkets and Local 10 News, is helping to provide three schools with the supplies students need to be successful during this new school year.

Tools For Schools, a partnership between Publix Supermarkets and Local 10 News, is helping to provide three schools with the supplies students need to be successful during this new school year.

Tools For Schools, a partnership between Publix Supermarkets and Local 10 News, is helping to provide three schools with the supplies students need to be successful during this new school year.

One child going to bed hungry is too many. Unfortunately, millions of children suffer from food insecurity in the United States.

The cost of basic school supplies are out of reach for some financially-strapped families, and it’s often a situation where teachers need to step in and help.

One child going to bed hungry is too many. Unfortunately, millions of children suffer from food insecurity in the United States.

Get ready to go back to prehistoric times this weekend as "Jurassic Quest" returns to the Broward County Convention Center.

Thursday marks National Pink Day, an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer outside of traditional awareness months and periods. One local organization, The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative (WBHI) is commemorating the day by offering free mammogram screenings and prevention education, with appointments, on site in Hialeah.

To commemorate the one year anniversary of the tragic collapse of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South, Swampspace Gallery will be hosting a special art exhibition.

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.

Glory House of Miami, a non-profit organization dedicated to reaching, rescuing and restoring survivors of human trafficking, has launched its “Glory Home” capital campaign to build a long-term residential home for adult survivors of human trafficking.

The YMCA of South Florida has opened a new food pantry to help struggling families overcome food insecurity.

As part of Local 10′s Salute to Nurses campaign, we asked Local 10 viewers to nominate South Florida nurses who’ve made an impact in their lives.

Former Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Vernon Carey was quick on his feet on the football field. He’s also shown some fancy footwork on the dance floor.

Following last week’s elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you might still be experiencing some pretty loaded emotions.

As another heavy week winds down, following an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you might be experiencing some pretty loaded emotions.

Earlier this month, we asked you, readers and viewers, if you could relate to what’s happening in Ukraine.

Katie O’ Fallon, a Marine Science Magnet Coordinator at New River Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, is turning education into opportunities for exploration.

Dwight Francis, a counselor at Piper High School in Sunrise, is making an immeasurable difference in the lives of his students.

A question for you, readers and viewers: Can you relate to what’s happening in Ukraine right now?

Tuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so special and memorable?

The Girls Scouts of Tropical Florida are seeking to reconnect with alumni and supporters.

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

Drivers along Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines see it every day, and they want to know what will take the place of the old Pembroke Pines City Hall building.

Fleet Week returns to Fort Lauderdale next month following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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See how you can join in on this Airbnb experience involving art and peace for Ukraine.

Can you think back on a teacher who impacted your life?

A Parkland senior will be honored at Broward Wak the Talk event in Hollywood. The Miami walk is set for April 2.

It’s the fifth year of the Local 10 eARTh Day Art Contest, and each year we are more impressed with the works of art submitted. All South Florida schools were invited to participate and were given five weeks to produce an original work of art that incorporates recycled or natural elements.

You’ve probably thought of growing your own little garden in your backyard (or maybe you already have), but what happens when that garden becomes more than just a fun side project -- and ends up helping the community around you?

We’re always hearing about people doing random acts of kindness: Paying for the person’s meal behind them at a fast-food restaurant or baking cookies for their neighbors.

Teaching new skills to those who could benefit from them is one of the core ways a time bank operates.

The last part of our trip, meeting the wonderful people who work at the St. Pete Timebank, turned out to be the most awe-inspiring moment yet.

Considering we JUST sprang forward, time wise, we had to ask: Has the time change ever ruined your day? Or even your week?

Even though winter doesn’t slip away until next weekend, time has its marching orders. And in the United States, it’s just about time to “spring” forward.