Brianna Duardo
Brianna Duardo is a senior at Florida International University who aspires to be a journalist in the film industry. Duardo has experience with reporting about student life and hopes to make an impact with her writing about film. She will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media with a concentration in digital journalism in Summer 2026.
From being a Miami girl to surviving in Fiji
As the torches flickered and “Survivor” host Jeff Probst read the final votes last year, most finalists and viewers reflected on the alliances and...
Miami attorney Loreal Arscott challenges inequality and champions diversity in law
This story was originally published in the Miami Times in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
From Carol City to the...
Redland’s disappearing fields are threatening Miami-Dade’s food future
The eleventh “One Night in the Tropics” captured the true taste of South Florida and took center stage. Held on November 1 at the...
From Garden Roots to Global Fields
Pamela Aracena Santos’ mother Angela remembers a day decades ago when her daughter was only four years old. They were at a recital dancing...
Top five uniquely themed restaurants in Miami-Dade County
Miami is known for embracing multiple cultures with its cuisine and traditions, and these five places are no exception. From a coffee joint built...
Every heartbeat counts: The silent threats of undetected cardiac conditions
Breanna Vergara was a young dancer from South Florida who suddenly collapsed on stage while performing. She was only 11-years-old with no previous health...
Unheard Hearts: The risks of the unknown (includes photo essay)
This photo gallery follows Sebastian Jimenez as he felt slight pain and an elevated heart rate while playing soccer back in February. The pictures...
Tropical research center nears a century of serving South Florida agriculture (includes video story)
Since its founding in 1929, the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) has been a vital part of South Florida’s agricultural landscape. Established...