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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Meaningful connections can come from anywhere. A grocery store. The dog park. Your church. Ahead of Valentine's Day, WLRN spoke to people in the community to celebrate all forms of love by sharing the moments that brought them to their loved ones. -
After receiving one of the most prestigious honors in the music industry, the Recording Academy’s Music Educator Award, South Miami Senior High School’s Jennifer Jimenez has returned to the classroom. -
The National Archives has selected HistoryMiami Museum as one of just eight museums nationwide to host its “Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation,” marking the country’s 250th anniversary. -
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch for coastal Palm Beach County and a freeze watch for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. -
The National Weather Service is forecasting very cold temperatures across South Florida into the weekend. Local officials have activated their cold-weather emergency plans, including opening shelters. -
Due to the inclement weather, local governments have activated their cold weather emergency plans and opened shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
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The organization has allocated $25,824,500 annually to expand its "HealthConnect in Our Schools initiative."
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Meaningful connections can come from anywhere. A grocery store. The dog park. Your church. WLRN wants to know how you met the special people in your life. -
This year’s GIFFORDS scorecard gave Florida a C–, a grade based on the group’s review of state gun laws and violence-prevention measures. -
November is national caregiver month. We speak to an expert about steps caregivers can take to support their loved ones while also caring for themselves. -
Miami activist Iris Mogul tells WLRN about what first inspired her to start a banned books club, what keeps her motivated, and how she’s continuing to stand up for free speech and access to literature in schools. -
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava countered Blaise Ingoglia's claims, saying “Miami‑Dade is one of the most transparent and fiscally responsible local administrations in the nation.”
