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Group of vets who meet every day at Liberty City McDonald's reflect on Memorial Day
Some days, more show up, some days, fewer guys make it, but every day, it’s on. The breakfast club of retired military vets has been meeting at a Liberty City McDonald’s restaurant for more than 20 years — not just on Veteran’s Day or Memorial Day, but every day. They represent every branch of the military, a fellowship forged by common bonds.
Miami spoil islands remain clean after holiday weekend closures
Miami Police Marine Patrol took NBC6 out on Tuesday to get a look at how the four spoil islands fared over the weekend after being temporarily closed to the public. Two groups of people were spotted: a group of kayakers at Morningside Island and a family at Pace Picnic Island. Both left after warnings.
As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
After the collapse of a condominium tower in North Miami in June 2021, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey realized her organization needed to overhaul how it responded to disasters. As CEO of the Miami Foundation, the city’s primary community foundation, Fishman Lipsey got to work coalescing support for victims of the tragedy that killed 98 people and destroyed the 136-unit building. Funders were eager to help, but there was a problem.
Memorial Day weekend activities, restrictions across South Florida
Amid patriotic fanfare, the night skies over Miami Beach dazzled with a display of red, white, and blue fireworks, complemented by a 3D mapping video projection that illuminated iconic Ocean Drive buildings. These visual spectacles were set to the harmonious backdrop of the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra, along...
A renewed hub for seniors: Dr. Armando Badia Senior Center to undergo major renovation and expansion
Commissioner Manolo Reyes spearheads project to revitalize vital community center. The Dr. Armando Badia Senior Center at Flagami Park is about to get a new lease on life. District 4 Commissioner Manolo Reyes, along with the Miami Department of Parks and Recreation and the Office of Capital Improvements (OCI), are celebrating the groundbreaking ceremony for a significant renovation and expansion project.
Miami-Dade gym holds special Memorial Day challenge to honor fallen soldiers
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – While some of us woke up a bit later than usual on Monday’s Memorial Day holiday, went to the pool, the beach, or sparked up the grill at home, others showed up bright and early to a CrossFit gym in southwest Miami-Dade with one goal in mind:
Veteran plants flags in Miami City Cemetery with fallen veterans, aims to restore headstones
MIAMI — Alex Kruger-Dobrota has come to plant flags at the Miami City Cemetery for the last 11 years on Memorial Day weekend. "I don't see any other reason to celebrate besides honoring those who gave everything to sacrifice," Alex said. Each is a symbol of those who gave months, years, or their life for their country. He came across the headstone of a veteran who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. "If you've been through all of that, which is I think the worst of the wars then this is a man...
100 years of impact: United Way Miami leads with hearts and hands for a stronger community
Founded in 1924, less than 30 years after the city of Miami was officially incorporated, United Way Miami started building its place in the community to help local families through some of the most turbulent times.
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