Helen Acevedo
All Things Considered AnchorHelen Acevedo, is WLRN's anchor for All Things Considered.
Helen Acevedo is a grad student at Florida International University studying Spanish-language journalism, a bilingual program focused on telling the stories of diverse communities. She received her bachelors in broadcast journalism with a minor in political science from FIU in December of 2021.
Previously, Helen interned at South Florida PBS, where she assisted in editing content for social media and producing stories for their ‘Your Story’ segment.
She has also interned with the STEP Univision program at FIU as well as the university’s digital paper and broadcast show, the South Florida Media Network. During her time there she was able to write and produce stories on local elections, protests, the Surfside condo collapse and the COVID-19 pandemic. That work earned her awards from the Florida Society of News Editors, The National Society of Hispanic Journalists and the SPJ Florida Pro.
In her spare time she likes to learn how to cook, listen to podcasts, travel, keep up with social media trends and hang out with family and friends.
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Police phone call scams appear to be on the rise in South Florida, with two agencies issuing warnings. -
Republican State Representative Juan Carlos Porras has filed the bill ahead of the 2026 legislative session. -
Labubu toys took the internet by storm this summer — now collectors are taking it a step forward by customizing the plush toys with tattoos, piercing and rhinestones. For a Miami artist, it has become quite a side hustle. -
During a congressional hearing Sept. 16, Patel was asked about the agency’s general involvement in supporting local law enforcement agencies. While he did not offer specific details or plans, he listed cities of interest. -
The county is hosting several public meetings in September to hear input from residents — on topics like road projects and public transportation.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering updates to its rules regarding wild green iguanas, and they want to hear from you. -
A Riviera Beach Police Department Major faces charges after authorities said he was driving under the influence over the weekend.
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Residents of downtown Miami pay an additional tax millage that funds DDA programs like street-cleaning and security guards. The DDA also works to bring new businesses to downtown. -
The massive Everglades wildfire in western Broward, which burned nearly 50,000 acres, has been fully contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.
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The Mile Marker 39 wildfire in the Everglades, west of U.S. 27, continues to burn. As of Monday afternoon, the fire is 85% contained and has burned through at least 42,000 acres of the Everglades in western Broward County, according to the Florida Forest Service.
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As of Thursday afternoon, the fire is 10% contained and has burned through at least 42,000 of the Everglades in western Broward County. The fire does not present a threat to people or structures at this time.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida State Representative Mike Caruso as Palm Beach County's new Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
