Alyssa Ferro-Lloret
Alyssa Ferro-Lloret is a junior at Florida International University who is interested in journalism. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media with a double minor in political science and social media and e-marketing analytics. Ferro-Lloret is expected to graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in spring 2027.
The mystery inside: Blind boxes take over Miami
Chavely Rodriguez held the small box carefully between her hands before tearing it open in the middle of the Urban Outfitters at Dania Pointe....
We met at Vizcaya: Inside the evening’s pride celebration
As colorful wristbands and handwritten name tags filled the entrance area of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens on Friday, guests began the night by sitting...
Caught between degrees and reality: South Florida’s young adults struggle to launch careers
After earning her master’s degree in architecture from Florida International University in 2025, Alexandra Lacayo expected the next step to be clear: apply, interview,...
Ijamyn Gray builds second chances for Miami’s youth
This story was originally published in the Miami Times in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
A quarter century ago, Ijamyn...
Miami’s top five intimate venues for live alternative music
While Miami is often recognized as a hotspot for Latin music, there is also a large alternative scene that can be overshadowed by the...
Cracking open opportunity: Coca-Cola deal adds spark to campus life
On May 8, Florida International University announced a major shift in its beverage partnership. Pepsi products would be replaced with Coca‑Cola offerings on all...
Navigating South Florida’s housing crisis
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Ayanna Ruiz lives confined in the four walls of...
Behind the Glamour: Miami’s inflation (includes mini documentary)
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"Behind the Glamour: Miami's inflation" is a...
Money Talks Miami: The price of paradise and the cost of calling it home...
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Money Talks Miami dives deep into South Florida’s financial...