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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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.” -
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa — one of the strongest storms in recorded history — several South Florida organizations and local governments are stepping up to help Caribbean nations affected by the storm. -
A century after Hialeah's founding, a family in its historically Black neighborhood, Seminola, fights to keep its history alive and ensure it's recognized in the city's centennial year. -
Stronger Miami, which is made up of several local organizations, wants a referendum to expand the city commission from five to nine members, saying it would bring Miami in line with other major cities. -
Florida lawmakers were presented with new data on the My Safe Florida Home program — offering new insight on how many property owners are benefitting from the program meant to help disaster-proof their homes. -
The city has been meeting with residents to talk about the possibility of creating its own municipal police department. Support for the idea is growing, amid concerns over BSO service costs and inadequate response times. -
Tickets to and from the West Palm Beach station from other South Florida stops now run for as low as $12. -
Mail-in ballots are out for local elections in Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. -
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.
