Ammy Galeano
Morning Edition ProducerAmmy Galeano serves as WLRN's Morning Edition producer and works with the morning anchor to write reports for the newscasts.
You might not even know it, but while you may be starting your day at 7 a.m. — she's been working for hours to make sure you can hear the latest news when you tune in to WLRN. She loves doing some of the behind-the-scenes work — as well as speaking with authors, business owners, politicians, advocates and others in our South Florida community.
She graduated with her bachelor's degree in communications from the Honors College at Florida International University. Prior to becoming a Panther, Galeano graduated with an associate’s degree in mass communications and journalism from The Honors College at Miami Dade College in 2022. At MDC, she served as editor-in-chief, briefing editor, forum editor and social media director of The Reporter, the college’s student newspaper.
Galeano has also participated in NPR's Next Generation Radio and the Latino Reporter, the student project at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
She can be reached at agaleano@wlrnnews.org.
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As the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is observed worldwide, Miami advocates call for decriminalization, arguing that current laws increase harm and silence victims. WLRN’s Ammy Galeano spoke with Miss Mei, a sex worker with 14 years of experience. -
Community supporters joined members of Decrim 305 to call on the state of Florida to eliminate criminal penalties tied to sex work. It was held in advance of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, which will be observed on Wednesday, Dec. 17. -
Twenty million dollars will go toward the Biscayne Bay water quality improvement projects, bringing the state’s total investment in the bay to $100 million since 2021. DeSantis announced the new funding at a press conference on Tuesday at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus.
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A coalition of arts organizations called Arts Access Miami is working to expand free music, dance and visual arts programs in over 100 Miami-Dade County public schools and reach more than 90,000 students. WLRN’s Ammy Galeano spoke with Zach Larmer. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Young Musicians Unite, the organization that leads Arts Access Miami. -
A South Florida program is working to dispel myths about domestic violence in the Jewish community, where cultural pressures often keep victims trapped. Advocates say abuse affects families across all backgrounds, and they want survivors to know they can safely get help. -
The rhythm is gonna get you starting next week on one particular street in South Beach. The city of Miami Beach is naming 13th Street in honor of Grammy-winning singer Gloria Estefan. -
According to the United Way Miami's 2025 ALICE report, more than 527,000 households in the county can't afford basic needs.
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At 100 years old, Miami Dade College’s restored Freedom Tower turns exile and arrival into an interactive museum — with more than 350 oral histories, a recreated processing room and galleries organized around freedom, opportunity, home and love. -
The former chief operating officer of the fundraising arm of the Jackson Health System has pleaded guilty to a $4 million embezzlement scheme.
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A former Miami city commissioner who was suspended from office while facing corruption charges that were later dropped has filed to run for mayor of Miami. -
Fort Lauderdale residents could notice a temporary change in the color of their tap water starting Monday.
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Selective hearing isn’t just a family joke — it’s a real neurological process. HearUSA Audiologist Jorge Rey explains how early signs of hearing loss can be detected, treated and prevented with modern technology like AI-powered hearing aids.
