Alexa Velez
Alexa Velez is a senior at FIU majoring in broadcast media with a concentration in English. She has written for PantherNOW and Caplin News and is a recipient of the NBCU Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship. She completed her first internship on a national radio station, SLAM! Radio on Sirius XM 145, during the summer. She aims to network with others within the field and continue gaining experience in an effort to grow professionally and perfect her craft as a journalist.
Moviegoers anticipate “Avatar” sequel (includes video story)
James Cameron’s "Avatar" will be back in theaters this weekend for a limited time. The release of the sci-fi sequel "Avatar: The Way of...
South Floridians pay respects to the late Queen Elizabeth (includes video story)
The British Consulate General in Miami opened its doors to the public on Monday to allow South Floridians to pay tribute to the late...
COVID-19 press briefing discusses annual booster shots (includes video story)
COVID-19 boosters will likely be administered annually starting this fall. The CDC is recommending a new booster that is a combination of the old...
Internet scams targeting students for loan debt forgiveness expected to increase (includes video story)
The Better Business Bureau is expecting an increase in calls and reports after President Joe Biden's recent announcement of a student loan debt forgiveness...
Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez charged with two felonies (includes video story)
A Miami-Dade County commissioner turned himself in Tuesday morning and now faces two felony criminal charges.
Commissioner Joe Martinez has been under criminal investigation for...
Brittany Brave: Local comedian and activist
Brittany Brave, 31, is a Miami comedian, actress, writer, host and activist who uses comedy as a way to share her experiences, raise awareness...
Top five places in the Pinecrest area
When people think of going out in Miami-Dade County, they usually picture bright lights, bottles and clubs. But there’s so much more to our...
Bans Off Our Bodies Miami Rally included LGBTQ+ voices
LJ Woolston, a 38-year-old Miami-born trans, queer and non-binary social worker has a uterus. As someone who identifies as transmasculine, he can still get...
The story of Samantha Jade Duran, a disabled icon
At age one, Samantha Jade Duran was neither crawling nor walking. Deciding it was time to get her checked out, her father packed up...
Five best places for Asian BBQ in Miami and Broward
Picking out a place to eat in South Florida can be overwhelming. There’s Cuban, Colombian, Ecuadorian and much more. Asian BBQ is the perfect...