Brenda Miranda
Brenda Miranda is a senior at Florida International University who is passionate about storytelling and news. She has experience both on camera and behind the scenes and enjoys anchoring for Newsbreak. She pitches stories for Caplin News about community issues, the arts, and human-interest features.
Miranda will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in Fall 2026.
Miami Film Festival connects people over the city (includes video story)
The 2026 Miami Film Festival brought filmmakers, actors and people together at the Olympia Theater, where a world premiere highlighted Miami’s connection to film.
“Eva...
Tensions rise at Miami condo building over controversial bird removal methods
A viral video that shows birds being trapped and killed on the rooftop of a Brickell riverfront condo last month has sparked outrage among...
Meet the women reshaping South Florida’s motorcycle scene (includes video story)
This story was originally published in the Miami Herald in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
Michelle Bartolotta was 29 years old when she lost...
Haitian-Dominican educator Dannielle Boyer rises from Miami teacher to union leader
This story was originally published in the Miami Times in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
Dannielle Boyer’s first day of...
Florida Renaissance Festival brings 16th-century tradition to Deerfield Beach (includes video story)
The 34th annual Florida Renaissance Festival returned to Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, drawing families and visitors for a weekend of live entertainment,...
WPBA Classic Championship brings world-class women’s billiards to Lauderhill (includes video story)
The Women's Professional Billiard Association Classic Championship brought some of the top women’s pool players in the world to Classic Billiards in Lauderhill this...
Above it all: The rise of Haley Viloria
The moment that changed Haley Viloria's life happened when she was four years old.
It started when her parents took her to see Cirque du...
Key Biscayne Film Festival concludes celebration of independent cinema (includes video story)
The third annual Key Biscayne Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday, Feb. 1, closing out a four-day celebration of independent and international cinema that...
Scammers use AI photo of missing dog to cheat a St. Pete couple out...
An AI-generated scam targeting St. Petersburg pet owners cost a local couple $1,900 after scammers pose as police officers and used fake images to...