Layan Abu Tarboush
Layan Abu Tarboush is a digital broadcasting major at FIU, currently pursuing a minor in International Relations. As an international student from Jordan, Layan is fluent in both Arabic and English and has a deep interest in reporting on Middle Eastern affairs. Layan takes pride in being multicultural with great exposure from the East and West.
Young coders gather at FIU for huge hackathon (includes video story)
Florida’s largest annual hackathon, Shellhacks, took place at the Kovens Convention Center in the Biscayne Bay Campus this past weekend. This event has always provided...
Labor Day crowds enjoy Miami on long weekend (includes video story)
Sunny beach days, scenic boat tours and shopping on the bay are some of the ways workers spent Labor Day in Miami.
At South Pointe...
Feeding South Florida helping many impacted by rising inflation
Feeding South Florida is the largest, most efficient food bank in our area and it has been distributing food for decades. Given the continuous...
A woman in Miami starts a social media trend called ‘Hot Girl Walk’
A TikTok trend brings South Florida community together. Hot Girl Walk, an event that takes place every Saturday, makes it easier to meet people...
Dad of Parkland shooting victim interrupts Biden’s speech on gun reform (includes video story)
Manuel Oliver, father of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, interrupted President Biden Monday while the president commemorated the passing of the bipartisan "Safer Communities...
A year later, Surfside trauma continues (includes video story)
One year ago, 98 people lost their lives during the tragic Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside on June 24, 2021. Most victims...
Miami will host World Cup soccer in 2026
On Thursday, Miami secured a spot as one of the cities to host the 2026 World Cup. Crowds gathered at a watch party in...