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The City of Hialeah, a winner of 2025’s AARP Community Challenge grant program, recently unveiled a refurbished main street complete with updated crosswalks that improve visibility, walkability, and pedestrian safety.

The AARP Community Challenge grant program funds quick-action projects for nonprofits, local governments and community groups to make neighborhoods more livable for people of all ages. In 2025, the program gave $4.2 million for 383 projects nationwide, including projects in Florida, Louisiana and South Carolina.

This past week, AARP Florida brought energy, movement, and plenty of smiles to the court with a special Pickleball Clinic led by professional players from the APP Tour—and it was a smash hit.

In November, AARP Orlando volunteers flooded the Brightline high-speed train platform in a sea of red as part of our ongoing transportation series in partnership with Mpact, a national nonprofit focused on creating stronger communities by connecting them with public transportation. The event showcased the importance of rail as a vital transportation option for older adults. Today’s adventure? A round-trip journey on Florida’s Brightline transportation system to West Palm Beach.

It starts with a simple walk — a few miles, friendly conversation, and a chance to ask a doctor real health questions. That’s the idea behind Walk with a Doc, a national nonprofit that partners with AARP Florida to help older adults stay active, informed, and connected.

The sharp rise in home prices and rentals has made housing increasingly unaffordable across Florida, especially in Tampa Bay.

In September, AARP Florida partnered with The Florida Congress for New Urbanism to conduct a walking audit of Tampa Bay's Hyde Park neighborhood. Take a look at this video to learn more!

Las historias nos conectan, nos inspiran y nos permiten compartir lo más valioso que tenemos: la experiencia. Por eso, por más de 12 años, La Nota Latina ha llevado a cabo el concurso literario "Cuéntale tu Cuento a La Nota Latina", una iniciativa que promueve la creatividad, el orgullo cultural y la expresión personal dentro de la comunidad hispana en Estados Unidos.

On September 12, 2025, South Florida came together for an evening of celebration, recognition, and gratitude as La Nueva 88.3FM hosted its Premios La Nueva Gala at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon. The event marked a major milestone—celebrating 25 years of faith-based service and community impact through South Florida’s most trusted Spanish-language radio station.

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier