Rachael Oquendo
Rachael Renae Oquendo is a junior at Florida International University majoring in digital media broadcasting. She enjoys reporting on cultural and political events and stories; with one of her articles being featured in the Miami Herald. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism and graphic design upon graduation.
Teachers and doctors warn against DeSantis’ plan to end school vaccine mandate (includes video...
Following the recent release of Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan to eliminate some Florida school vaccine mandates, debate has arisen over the need for vaccines...
Animal fosters and their struggles providing care to rescues (includes video story)
In the past year, many animal shelters in South Florida struggled with overcrowding, causing them to rely on fosters to take in animals and...
Women Impacting Neighborhoods honors breast cancer survivors (includes video story)
On Oct. 18, Women Impacting Neighborhoods, an activist organization, hosted its fifth annual Day For Survivors at the Miramar Multi-Service Complex. Dozens of people...
Alpha Alumnae hosts fundraiser to support Convent of Mercy Academy students (includes video story)
The Alpha Alumnae Florida chapter hosted "Artful Aromas: Coffee and Art" fundraiser event on Oct. 11 at Island Space Caribbean Museum in Plantation to...
Pompano Beach residents gather at Founders Park to honor 9/11 victims and heroes (includes...
About 30 Pompano Beach residents gathered at Founders Park on Thursday to honor the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
The ceremony...
How this couple saved Kendall’s last roller rink
This story first appeared in the Miami Herald
When Gabe Colon and Pam Mostacero heard the Super Wheels skating center in Kendall was going to...
Out of Pocket: The cost of healthcare insurance (includes audio story)
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In the first episode of "Out of Pocket," host Julian...
Out of Pocket: Losing Medicaid amidst rising health care costs (includes mini documentary)
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Today, many Americans face hardships due to...
Community Checkups: The YMCA Health Fair (includes photo essay)
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This photo essay documents a community health fair hosted...
Top five films based in South Florida
Over the years, South Florida has been the backdrop for many of Hollywood’s greatest motion pictures. From the Bad Boys series, which take you...