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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A new play set in the 1920s blends history with personal family stories. Playwright June Morris discusses her debut play, 'Greetings from Paradise.' -
The Trump Administration is convening a review council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and two prominent Florida officials will be on the panel. -
For Miami singer-songwriter Inez Barlatier, world music is a healing practice. The Haitian-American multidisciplinary artist talks to WLRN about her emotional and vulnerable submission for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest and what it was like growing up in the Miami art scene. -
Christian Montecino Sanzana was charged with possession of a fake driver's license and released to the U.S. Secret Service. Miami Beach police made the arrest at the request of federal law enforcement. A second suspect also faces charges.
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Chasing your dream can be terrifying. That was the case for aspiring singer-songwriter Justin Koolik. The 22-year-old from Boca Raton traded in a future in Wall Street for a life behind the microphone. WLRN spoke to him about taking the big leap into music and why he’s taking part in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. -
The Cuban-American Republican politician and attorney from Havana, Cuba died last month following a battle with cancer. -
The program waives all collections fees for people with outstanding parking, traffic and criminal court costs, fines and fees.
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South Florida is home to a wide array of music genres from all types of musicians. But it can be hard to break through and it’s even easier to go unnoticed. That’s the idea behind NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, which aims to highlight unsigned, independent artists. WLRN is showcasing some of our favorite local submissions for this year's contest. -
The massive brush fire that began Tuesday in South Miami-Dade, causing authorities to intermittently close the two main roads leading in and out of the Florida Keys, continues to challenge efforts by firefighters to contain it. -
Popular song titles and artists with Miami ties will soon serve as the namesakes for a number of streets in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood.
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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is hosting a free health fair in Allapattah on March 15. Attendees, with and without insurance and regardless of immigration status, may attend.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to help Miami Beach with its spring break crackdown.
