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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Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed two new members to the Broward Memorial Healthcare System.
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Elevated tides may cause some temporary roadway flooding in low-lying areas in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities this week.
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As students across South Florida head back to school this week, it’s important to keep safety in mind during morning and afternoon commutes.
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Pembroke Pines commissioners voted unanimously for a resolution to urge officials to scrutinize potentially unsafe air traffic at North Perry Airport.
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The cameras have been installed in 33 school zones across the county. The devices will clock speeding drivers going at least 10 miles above the speed limit. Violators will be issued $100 citations.
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Monroe County has opened applications for workforce housing units exclusive to tourism industry employees.
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Two snorkelers died and one child was injured during the 2025 lobster mini season in the Keys. -
The state will increase the minimum wage to $14 an hour, per the constitutional amendment that voters passed in 2020. -
With hurricane season underway, it's important to consider whether your home is prepared for when a storm hits. One way the state of Florida is trying to help is through the My Safe Florida Home grant program.
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A spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis has been tapped to lead the state’s tourism marketing efforts. The Visit Florida Board of Directors recently approved Bryan Griffin to succeed Dana Young as president and CEO of the agency. -
A Texas-based company is suing the Florida Division of Emergency Management alleging it’s owed more than $7.5 million.
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Following the 2018 deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Bondi publicly supported gun reform policies. The organization is accusing Bondi of using victims’ pain and grief for political gain.
