Jessica Oliva
Jessica Oliva is a junior majoring in digital communications and media at Florida International University. After she earns her bachelor’s degree, she hopes to pursue a career in sports journalism working alongside professional athletes.
‘Less safe’: Florida forecasters and weather experts say budget cuts are taking their toll
Retired government meteorologist and hurricane hunter Frank Marks knew the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) would be in trouble after the Trump Administration made...
Reviving the Rivalry: Knicks-Pacers Game 4 heats up Wynwood
About an hour before tipoff, Grails Miami was already buzzing on Tuesday night.
The sports bar, located in the heart of Wynwood, was packed with...
Orange and blue in Heat territory: The surprising rise of South Florida’s Knicks nation
As the final buzzer sounded in Madison Square Garden on Friday night, Dylan Backer leapt off the couch in his grandfather’s Royal Palm Beach...
Miami’s Art of Hip-Hop Exhibit: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Hip-Hop Culture
In 1982, photographer Janette Beckman found herself standing at the intersection of two worlds: the streets of London and the vibrant, fast-evolving culture of...
Nadege Green: Amplifying Miami’s untold stories through journalism and Black history
Among the stacks of the Little River Branch library, a quiet corner of books and popcorn sparked a lifelong curiosity in an elementary school...
Top five French bakeries in South Miami/Pinecrest
South Miami and its neighbor Pinecrest are home to a vibrant selection of French bakeries that offer not just delicious pastries, but also a...
Hear Me Out, Venezuela: The voices of Gen Z Venezuelans in South Florida (includes...
After the recent contentious election of President Nicolas Maduro, many Gen Z Venezuelans in South Florida are experiencing a complicated reality filled with indignation...
Hear Me Out, Venezuela: A journey from Caracas to safety (includes VR 360 video)
Step into the immersive story of Rebeca Hernandez, a Gen Z Venezuelan. Born and raised in Caracas, she shares her family's journey of leaving...
Hear Me Out, Venezuela: The reality of Gen Z Venezuelans in South Florida (includes...
The documentary, "Hear Me Out, Venezuela," explores the complicated reality that Venezuelans who left their country must handle following Nicolas Maduro's contentious 2024 presidential...
Political tensions impact Venezuela’s Gen Z (includes video story)
In the last decade, South Florida has seen an increase in Generation Z Venezuelans as government tensions rise in the South American country. Many...