Sofia Baltodano
WLRN News InternSofia Baltodano is a Spring 2026 intern at WLRN and a senior at Florida International University studying digital journalism.
Passionate about storytelling, she is dedicated to sharing the stories of the city she loves—Miami. Since May 2025, she has served as managing editor of Caplin News, FIU’s student-run newspaper. She is also an RSO and Treasurer for FIU’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
In her spare time, Sofia DJs at FIU’s student radio station and enjoys spending time at the beach with friends.
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Miami Beach officials and dozens of residents gathered Tuesday morning outside the Fontainebleau Hotel to oppose proposed state legislation they say would weaken the city’s control over local development, including a controversial plan for a water park at the oceanfront resort. -
Members of the Circle of Brotherhood, a non-profit violence prevention organization, are seeking an apology from the Miami-Dade County Commission following a feud last year over funding with one of the commissioners that was settled amicably. -
To be sure, English-language talk radio also spreads disinformation. But critics of Spanish-language radio misinformation say it too often flies under the U.S.’s public and regulatory radar. “It’s very problematic for American democracy,” said one media watchdog. -
According to medical staff with the ICE Health Service Corps, Garcia-Hernandez had a long history of severe medical complications and was in poor health when he entered ICE custody. Officials said he was “immunocompromised.” -
Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, and other local law enforcement officials are holding a news conference Friday afternoon in Miami to talk about their efforts to combat human trafficking. -
Miami Beach businesses aren’t looking to rekindle things with spring break’s wild past — they just want a healthier relationship. After last year’s tough crackdown, many South Beach businesses say this season’s lighter touch will strike a better balance between safety and sales. -
The Everglades seldom benefit from invasive species. Burmese pythons have unraveled food webs for decades. Green iguanas damage landscapes and infrastructure. But now, as non-native species of apple snails disappear, the endangered Everglades bird, the snail kite, is paying the price. -
With shovels in hand, city and county officials pressed their spades into the sandy soil of Allapattah on Friday afternoon, marking the start of construction for a mixed-income workforce and affordable housing community rising just west of downtown Miami. -
Some recent studies from the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center suggest that women living near Superfund sites — federally designated hazardous waste areas — face a higher risk of developing aggressive forms of breast cancer. -
On a warm January morning, about 30 people from across South Florida gathered on Miccosukee tribal land to explore local culture, history and its environmental challenges. The performance project “A Walk Through Our Neighborhoods,” which has taken place in communities like Overtown and Little Haiti, offers guided tours led by a member of the community being visited that highlight the contributions of Black and minority residents.
