Amber Amortegui
Intern, Summer 2020Amber Amortegui is a senior studying journalism at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Born and raised in Davie, Fla., Amber is a native South Floridian who embraces one of America’s most diverse regions.
Amber has a passion for telling extraordinary stories from ordinary people in her local community. She recognizes the fact that everyone -- regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation -- has a unique story that deserves attention.
Amber is the new Editor-in-Chief of PBA’s digital-first newspaper, The Beacon Today.
Amber’s love for audio journalism began seemingly out of nowhere. Last year she joined The Beacon Today’s podcast team without having any experience in the medium. Amber quickly realized how radio can augment and broaden storytelling. She developed a deep appreciation not only for the work reporters put into creating a show but also for how purposeful every decision must be to capture an atmosphere, an emotion, or an intention.
Amber won the Communicator Award of Distinction for Features Host for her podcast, "Up-And-Coming Gen Z Confronts Anxiety, Depression and Stress”. She spoke to three Gen Zers about their struggles with mental health disorders, and she captured the raw emotions that carried the weight of their experiences. That’s when Amber noticed that giving someone a microphone and pressing “Record” is one of the most effective ways to captivate the true essence of a stranger’s anecdote.
Prior to joining WLRN, Amber interned at Study Breaks, Haute Living, and VideoBolt. Aside from journalism, Amber loves going to the beach, listening to music, playing basketball, and cruising on her rollerblades.
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Childhood routine vaccination rates have significantly decreased since the pandemic started. Also, Puerto Rico is implementing a new style of farming following Hurricane Maria. Plus, a conversation with the director of "Wade in the Water: Drowning in Racism."
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A Florida Bar task force has presented proposals on how to make condo living better and safer after Surfside. We meet the man who was central to helping Florida felons get their voting rights back. And a dramedy film about a Cuban-American woman packing for a family trip to Havana.
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A Florida Bar task force has presented proposals on how to make condo living better and safer after Surfside. We meet the man who was central to helping Florida felons get their voting rights back. And a dramedy film about a Cuban-American woman packing for a family trip to Havana.
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A story about a young Colombian woman's immigration experience and the realities many immigrants face as they wait years for relatives to join them in the United States.
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Thousands of Floridians received overpayment notices from the state with minimal information. Also, a discussion on the opioid epidemic in South Florida. Plus, a Key West artist finally gets recognized for designing many Lilly Pulitzer textiles.
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Thousands of Floridians received overpayment notices from the state with minimal information. Also, a discussion on the opioid epidemic in South Florida. Plus, a Key West artist finally gets recognized for designing many Lilly Pulitzer textiles.
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A story of what happens when a wealthy elite of Palm Beach suddenly goes missing and the hilarious political and social upheaval it causes.
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A panel discussion of Miami Beach hospitality workers and leaders about the city’s proposed 2 a.m. last call on alcohol sales. Also, a conversation with this month’s Sundial Book Club author Carl Hiaasen about his novel, “Squeeze Me.”
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A panel discussion of Miami Beach hospitality workers and leaders about the city’s proposed 2 a.m. last call on alcohol sales. Also, a conversation with this month’s Sundial Book Club author Carl Hiaasen about his novel, “Squeeze Me.”
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The state could start cracking down on vaccine passport violators. Also, Haley Moss shares her journey to becoming the first openly autistic lawyer in the state. Plus, what South Florida sports fans can look forward to this Fall.
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The state could start cracking down on vaccine passport violators. Also, Haley Moss shares her journey to becoming the first openly autistic lawyer in the state. Plus, what South Florida sports fans can look forward to this Fall.
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Commissioners will vote Thursday on an ordinance that would allow the arrest of people who are living on the street. Residents of a a historically Black neighborhood in Boca Raton fear that they may be pushed out. Plus, the return of the Vampire Circus.