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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Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami expressed support for Pope Leo XIV, saying he is prepared to lead the Church's faithful. He also expressed hope for a first papal visit to South Florida in nearly four decades. -
Using their classical music background to bend genres, brothers Malcolm and Umoja McNeish from Broward County energize audiences as the Sons of Mystro. Together, they wield their violin bows to freestyle and bring positivity through music. -
In a statement this week, NASCAR announced its three series races will take place in November 2026, at the Homestead-Miami Speedway track. -
The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix takes place this weekend, which also means the highest class of international racing might cause a bit of a delay on your commute.
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The Key West Art and Historical Society is taking visitors back to June 1969. The exhibit immerses you in the gritty New York City dive ahead of the riots, widely credited as sparking the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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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.
