Julia Cooper
General Assignment ReporterJulia Cooper is a general assignment reporter for WLRN News.
Before joining the team full-time, she was WLRN’s Fall 2023 Intern and graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s in Journalism and minor in Women’s Studies.
During her time at UF, she served as an audio producer and multimedia journalist for WUFT News, North Central Florida’s NPR-affiliate. She also served as a photojournalist for The Independent Florida Alligator and the Gainesville Sun, and reported for the statewide Fresh Take Florida news desk — you can see some of her reporting here.
Cooper also contributed to the award-winning project, The Price of Plenty which was a collaboration between journalists from the University of Florida and University of Missouri. That project was funded by a grant from the Pulitzer Center’s nationwide Connected Coastlines reporting initiative.
Her contributions to the audio news documentary Surviving Ian were recognized with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, she won first place in general assignment reporting from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists and placed in the Hearst Journalism Awards for the Audio News and Features category.
Julia can be reached at jcooper@wlrnnews.org.
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Law enforcement agencies are coordinating their response plans ahead of major upcoming sporting events in Miami like the FIFA Club World Cup, targeting general security and human trafficking. -
A recent study released last month in the Journal for the American Medical Association finds that the link link between hearing loss and dementia is strong. -
The new law will require the state’s department of financial services to develop policies to address mental health best practices, chemical hazard education and purchasing non-toxic gear, among others. -
County commissioners held a public meeting last night to discuss next steps. Construction crews will still need to wait for the City of Miami to inspect the supports and lift a stop work order before they continue with redevelopment. -
Ahead of the official start of hurricane season on June 1, officials at the National Hurricane Center are brushing off concerns over widespread cuts at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offices — and reminding people about the importance of readiness instead. -
After the partial collapse of the historic Coconut Grove playhouse last week, a Miami-Dade County Commissioner is planning to address the public about the project.
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Key West’s sunset celebrations at Mallory Square will have to work around partial closures of the square, which also serves as a popular sunset-viewing spot. -
At a time of high emotions and political controversy, Colombian-born award-winning comedian Felipe Torres Medina explains the complexities of the U.S. immigration system and its 'bajillion' visas through comedy. He will talk about his book 'America, Let Me In: A Choose Your Immigration Story' in Coral Gables on May 27. -
West Grove residents are organizing their response to the contentious demolition and redevelopment plan of the Coconut Grove Playhouse happening in their backyard. They're hoping to push back against the commercialization of the space. -
With prom and graduation season upon us, many teens may be feeling the pressure, and in some cases, serious stress. The good news is there are low and no-cost resources available across South Florida. -
A century ago, before the establishment of Coral Gables, the site for the Venetian Pool was an eyesore: a coral rock quarry that fueled the construction of the fledgling city. Bahamian stonemasons helped create what became one of South Florida’s most popular tourist attractions, as they built the city around it and its lasting, iconic architecture. -
Miami-Dade County officials warn residents that mosquitos aren’t just a nuisance, they can also carry and spread mild-to-severe viral illnesses.
