Sophia Bolivar
Sophia Bolivar is a senior at FIU majoring in digital journalism and focusing her studies on criminal justice. Sharing a love for both writing and photography has led her to pursue a career in journalism.
As heat records are broken, ¡Qué Calor! fights for outdoor workers’ rights
Three years ago, agricultural worker Jose Delgado Soto went to a bank to cash his work check at the end of the week. As...
Góngora and Meiner in runoff for Miami Beach mayor (includes video story)
Miami Beach voters will have to vote one more time to elect a mayor.
Michael Góngora and Steven Meiner will compete in the runoff for...
A tricky night-time rave hits Hialeah (includes video story)
Hocus Pocus, the three-day Halloween-themed rave, returned this year at Hialeah's Factory Town, a multi-acre outdoor space. There were thousands of guests in attendance.
The...
Six years after Hurricane Irma, a beloved Everglades attraction reopens to visitors
Deep in the Everglades, at the tip of the Florida peninsula, a pastel pink visitor center is re-emerging from the devastation of Hurricane Irma...
South Florida filmmakers present their work at Subculture Film Festival (includes video story)
Independent moviemakers presented their work at the Subculture Film Festival, a three-day event in West Palm Beach that brings together filmmakers from all over...
“Scarface” turns 40 and its portrayal of Cubans in Miami still rankles
Over-the-top violence, a snowstorm of cocaine, a pastel city — and ruthless Cuban gangsters. That’s what made “Scarface” a sensation, and a controversy.
As the...
Is Florida too easy on gun owners? (includes video story)
Florida has the 19th highest rate of gun violence in America, averaging an annual death rate of 2,849 people. Deaths rose by 15% from...
Skating can be intimidating. These nymphs want to change that (includes video story)
Skateboarder Arays Domech, 23, craved a judgment-free skate community that was more welcoming to girls and queers. When she broke her wrist and couldn’t...
These Miami creatives are devoted to supporting artists and their aspirations
After a few years of being considered behind-the-scenes photographers, two friends have elevated their status to directors for high-budget music video productions.
Now they...
Isabella Frias lives her dream of working for the Miami Heat
Since she was in high-school, Isabella Frias has dreamed of working for the Miami Heat. Now at 21, she’s seen her videos displayed on...