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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The city of Miami commission will consider legislation that could cut recycling services.
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The NFL has announced the Miami Dolphins will play as the designated team in the first-ever regular season game in Spain as part of the 2025 International Games. -
Democratic State Senator Tina Polsky is sponsoring Senate Bill 256, also called Jamie’s Law, meant to help reduce gun violence. -
Law enforcement officers from agencies across South Florida are making their way to Washington D.C. to assist in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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Law enforcement officials in Miami-Dade County are cracking down on street takeovers, particularly those that occur around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, such as the "Wheels Up, Guns Down" ride.
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South Florida communities are honoring the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a parade and march for non-violence, followed by a multicultural festival at Carter Park. -
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor faces a civil lawsuit after being accused of sexual battery while attending the 2023 NBA Final.
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Miami-Dade County and local organizations have partnered to launch a humanitarian aid drive to support those affected by the devastating Southern California wildfires.
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management is prepared to deploy an incident management team, logistics support personnel and equipment to the west coast, according to a statement on X. -
Arts for Learning Miami and the city of Sweetwater are hosting free Latin Dance classes at the Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center through May.
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With temperatures dropping below 50 degrees in parts of South Florida, local governments are activating their cold weather emergency plans. The Miami-Dade Homeless Trust has opened shelters to unhoused persons seeking shelter.
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The Broward School Board approved the system — also known as Alyssa's Alert — to enhance school safety. It will be funded by state money set aside thanks to a bill passed by the legislature after campaigning by the family of Parkland school shooting victim Alyssa Alhadeff.
