Samantha Gutierrez
Samantha Gutierrez is a student journalist majoring in Digital Communication and Media. As a bilingual reporter, she enjoys covering stories about her diverse Miami community. With a strong passion for broadcasting, she aspires to pursue a career as a multimedia journalist in South Florida.
FIU celebrates The Uncaging for Homecoming (includes video story)
FIU celebrated homecoming on Thursday with the annual Uncaging event. There was free food, rides and the long-time tradition Trial of the Torch.
This pep...
Artscape brings Hispanic art to Miami Beach (includes video story)
The sounds of trumpets and bongos filled the air as the local band, Timbalive, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with authentic Cuban music on Sunday...
iHeart supports young talent with $1,000 Teen open mic contest (includes video story)
Participants from ages 4 through 19 from all around South Florida showed their talents for a chance to win $1,000. Despite all the amazing...
South Florida prepares to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month (includes video story)
South Florida’s melting pot of Hispanic culture showcases the rich traditions and inspiring stories that will be shared during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
“I’m planning...
Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist speaks at FIU with other politicians (includes video story)
On Tuesday, Florida's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and his running mate Karla Hernandez-Mats gathered at Florida International University to speak about gun violence...
Moviegoers jam box office for $3 tickets on National Cinema Day (includes video story)
Theaters across the United States marked Saturday, Sept. 3 the one-day premiere of “National Cinema Day” and millions were reeled in for the discounted...
College freshmen return to normalcy after hybrid high school years (includes video story)
As the second week of fall classes and COVID-19 fades in the rearview mirror, South Florida's freshman class of 2026 is expressing relief at...
University student struck by lightning on the first day of school (includes video story)
The first day of school is always a shock, but University of West Florida student Emma Eggler got an extra-strong dose.
She was admitted to...
Candidates Charlie Crist and Val Demings move forward (includes video story)
Democrat Charlie Crist has become the gubernatorial nominee for Florida and will be running against Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.
Crist gave his winning...
FIU giving free at-home COVID test kits while supplies last
As COVID-19 cases continue rising in Florida, FIU is taking extra precautions.
Students, faculty, and staff can now access free at-home test kits while...