Boynton Beach will hold a public memorial at Centennial Park at 8 a.m., and Stone Harbor will observe a quiet reflection at 9 a.m. at Freedom Park, both honoring victims and first responders.

Today marks the 24th anniversary of 9/11, with numerous memorial events across the country to honor victims, first responders, and resilience.

In Bryan-College Station, a remembrance ceremony will be held at the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial at 5:30 p.m., continuing the nationwide tradition of honoring the fallen.

Community members are invited to participate in a luminary bag lighting event, with volunteers creating and placing bags to honor those affected by 9/11.

In Colorado, a stair climb at Red Rocks Amphitheatre will pay tribute to the 343 firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center, with participants climbing 110 stories to raise funds for fallen firefighter families.

East Lansdowne will host a Patriot Day ceremony at 6 p.m., and Ocean City will hold its 'A Day to Remember' memorial at 6 p.m. in front of the fire department headquarters.

Community efforts also include a motorcycle ride and memorial service in Ocean City, and a bike ride starting at Manoa Fire Company at 8:46 a.m., emphasizing unity and remembrance.

Local officials and organizations are participating in these events, with some ceremonies moving indoors in case of bad weather, and community members encouraged to volunteer and reflect.

Beyond memorials, there are related community activities such as a free Jelly Roll concert for wildfire first responders, a campaign to adopt shelter cats, and updates on local initiatives and public safety efforts.

Meanwhile, in healthcare news, Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health released a study showing that pocket ultrasound technology can significantly reduce hospital stays for patients experiencing shortness of breath.

Other ceremonies include a tribute at Cape May County Airport's Naval Air Station at 6 p.m., and a remembrance walk in Martin County starting at Jock Leighton Park at 8:45 a.m.

Additional observances are scheduled in Murrieta, Daytona Lagoon offering free waterpark admission for first responders, and volunteer events at Fort Logan and Sarasota cemeteries to honor fallen service members.

In local government, a proclamation honoring 9/11 victims and responders was announced during a Board of County Commissioners meeting, with Vice Mayor Sara Baxter presenting it.