Lucas Bogardus
Lucas Bogardus is a senior majoring in Broadcast Journalism. He has served as a congressional intern, interned with América TeVé, and covered stories across South Florida, including a collaboration with Channel 10. He is currently based in the Caplin News Washington, D.C. bureau. After his studies, he plans to work covering politics and international relations.
Monday Venezuela Update: Maduro faces drug and weapons charges in NYC
Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolàs Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, an armored vehicle carrying Maduro and Flores was seen leaving the...
Pages They Pulled: Exploring the effects of Florida’s book ban (includes mini documentary)
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Thanksgiving food drive supports older adults, families in Allapattah (includes video story)
On Nov. 19, United HomeCare and Independent Living Meals partnered with YMCA in Allapattah to host a special Thanksgiving food distribution aimed at supporting...
Pages They Pulled: Amid book banning, a mother reads diverse stories to her son...
Dalba Anton and her son, Maximus Antrez, share a deep love of reading that shapes their daily lives in Coral Gables. Dalba, a banking...
Pages They Pulled: The fight against Florida’s book ban legislation (includes audio story)
In "Pages They Pulled," host Joanna Camargo sits down with the people working to protect books amidst recent bans. Across the episodes, they discuss book...
Feeding South Florida braces for impact amid possible funding cuts (includes video story)
Feeding South Florida, one of the region's largest food banks, is preparing for potential challenges that could strain its efforts to serve more than...
Pages They Pulled: Florida book ban sparks debate amongst parents (includes video story)
Since 2022, Florida has passed legislation affecting access to many different types of books in the public school system. In August, a federal court...
A South Florida program helps former incarcerated women rebuild their lives (includes video story)
The Ladies Empowerment and Action Program, or LEAP, has been transforming women’s lives since 2009. The nonprofit is helping formerly incarcerated women rebuild their lives...
Building independence: How FIU ‘Embrace’ is transforming lives for autistic students
When Lori Rickles packed up her family’s life in New Jersey and moved to Miami during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she wasn’t...
Avus Connect uses personal visits and the latest technology to bring together seniors and...
Mercedes Vergel Alonso hears a knock on her door at her home in Homestead. When she opens it, Elsa Dolmo is there to visit...