Nathalia Rojas
Nathalia Rojas is a junior at Florida International University pursuing a degree in digital communications and journalism. She plans to specialize in sports communications, aiming to work for soccer media anywhere in the world.
How a Miami native turned TikTok success into a clothing brand: Meadow Propsom’s story
On weekends as a teenager, Meadow Propsom could often be found sifting through crowded clothing racks at thrift stores across South Florida.
From Goodwill to...
Little Haiti residents heal their community through food
Behind a colorful mural, inside a storefront in Little Haiti, the scent hits first—slightly sweet incense reminiscent of a Caribbean vacation. Hundreds of dried...
Inside the Liberty City organization helping families stay afloat
Last July, Janie “China” Jackson’s boss told her to lift heavy boxes across the backroom of the Starbucks at Miami International Airport. Mid-task, Jackson...
World Cup Begins with Carlos Vives and Pitbull
The first week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off and South Florida has become a big watch party.
Two waterfront stages, two...
Connector House: From exile to digital community
When Alex Goncalves began speaking to audiences as a teenager roughly 20 years ago as part of a rock band in Maracay, Venezuela, he...
Marvin Dunn cultivates food, Black history and hope at Overtown’s Teach the Truth Garden
This story was originally published in the Miami Times in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
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Jacqueline Rodero: Turning hardship into purpose
At age 17, while most of her classmates were worried about SAT scores and prom, Jacqueline Rodero was sitting in a Miami courtroom being...
Beyond the Forecast: Vivian Gonzalez always wanted to be meteorologist and a mother
WSVN 7News morning meteorologist Vivian Gonzalez’s love for weather began early in her life.
“Ever since I can remember, I would grab the remote and...
Top five sports bars for watch parties
You could watch the game at home. But then you’d miss the thrill of celebrating a win surrounded by other fans, not to mention...