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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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.
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More about the international Pandora Papers investigation and the latest on redrawing district maps in Miami-Dade County. Plus, research on ... fish pee.
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More about the international Pandora Papers investigation and the latest on redrawing district maps in Miami-Dade County. Plus, research on ... fish pee.
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The ongoing drama between Miami city commissioners and soon-to-be former-Police Chief Art Acevedo. Why thousands of Broward students aren't in classrooms. Plus, an atmospheric scientist's plea for more climate change conversations.
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The ongoing drama between Miami city commissioners and soon-to-be former-Police Chief Art Acevedo. Why thousands of Broward students aren't in classrooms. Plus, an atmospheric scientist's plea for more climate change conversations.
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Jo Sesodia, the director of the county's planning and development management division, says Broward has received more than 17,000 complaints against businesses since last June.
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Miami International Airport Director Lester Sola explains the future of air travel. Also, Miami-Dade’s new Chief Bay Officer discusses her role in preserving Biscayne Bay. And residents of a Boynton Beach neighborhood are angry over the illegal construction of a lake.
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Miami International Airport Director Lester Sola explains the future of air travel. Also, Miami-Dade’s new Chief Bay Officer discusses her role in preserving Biscayne Bay. And residents of a Boynton Beach neighborhood are angry over the illegal construction of a lake.
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Miami Beach commissioners proposed new ordinances to rollback on the city’s nightlife scene. Plus, a Miccosukee Tribe member on the state’s controlling of wetlands. And a conversation with Matthew Beatty about community philanthropy.
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Miami Beach commissioners proposed new ordinances to rollback on the city’s nightlife scene. Plus, a Miccosukee Tribe member on the state’s controlling of wetlands. And a conversation with Matthew Beatty about community philanthropy.
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Thousands of fans will be at Hard Rock Stadium Monday night for the College Football Championship — what safety protocols are in place? Plus Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on vaccine distribution. And the composer behind the hit Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit."
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Thousands of fans will be at Hard Rock Stadium Monday night for the College Football Championship — what safety protocols are in place? Plus Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on vaccine distribution. And the composer behind the hit Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit."