Nickolas Pakuris
Nickolas Pakuris is a senior at Florida International University majoring in journalism and has a life devoted to sports and arts. After his studies, he hopes to pursue a career working with the Miami Herald and ESPN.
The mystery inside: Blind boxes take over Miami
Chavely Rodriguez held the small box carefully between her hands before tearing it open in the middle of the Urban Outfitters at Dania Pointe....
Beyond the pitch: Experiencing the 2026 World Cup at Bayfront Park
As Pitbull's music echoed across Bayfront Park on Saturday evening, thousands of fans wearing jerseys from countries around the world danced, cheered and waved...
We met at Vizcaya: Inside the evening’s pride celebration
As colorful wristbands and handwritten name tags filled the entrance area of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens on Friday, guests began the night by sitting...
No Limits Coffee Shop helps special needs adults find work
Finding a job can be hard for anyone after graduating from high school. But young adults with special needs and disabilities have an added...
Priced Out: South Florida students and the cost of independence (includes mini documentary)
With rent and everyday costs skyrocketing, South Florida students need to rethink what independence looks like. Living has become so difficult that many are...
The real cost of being a student (includes podcast)
This is a podcast series that explores the economic, social and academic impact of unaffordable housing for Florida International University students.
The series asks students...
Pokémon trading card game becomes a money maker for fans
A year ago, Johnny Murphy was working to buy a house in Port St. Lucie, where he has lived for decades. At the time,...
Sherline Lexime: A rising star in hospitality, leading the next generation of talent
This story was originally published in the Miami Times in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
Sherline Lexime was once a...
Operation Christmas Child fuels happy holidays around the globe
The sound of songs like "Mi Burrito Sabanero" played through festively on a recent Wednesday in Weston while dozens of volunteers moved from table...
‘Do It for Nik’: How loss drove Drew Weil’s rise in college basketball
In the spring of 2021, as Drew Weil neared graduation from Martin County High School in Stuart, the unthinkable happened. His best friend, Nik...