Sofia Baltodano
SA国际传谋 News InternSofia Baltodano is a Spring 2026 intern at SA国际传谋 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鈥擬iami. Since May 2025, she has served as managing editor of Caplin News, FIU鈥檚 student-run newspaper. She is also an RSO and Treasurer for FIU鈥檚 chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
In her spare time, Sofia DJs at FIU鈥檚 student radio station and enjoys spending time at the beach with friends.
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At the University of Miami, medical students are using virtual reality to examine paintings up close as part of a study on how visual arts training can improve clinical skills. The project explores whether analyzing and interpreting art using VR can strengthen observation and communication skills among health care providers. -
The show was a collaboration with McDonald's and the university鈥檚 fashion merchandising and design program, where 12 students spent the spring semester crafting garments from the fast-food chain's materials. -
If you鈥檝e been watching the 2026 Miami Open, you鈥檝e likely seen tennis stars like Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner dominating the court. But look a little closer, and you鈥檒l notice another group moving just as fast and with quiet precision. Those orange-clad figures are the ballpersons 鈥� the engine behind every match. -
Women are breaking through years of political underrepresentation in Miami. And as Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava approaches the end of her term she鈥檚 reflecting on her path to leadership during Women鈥檚 History Month 鈥� and warning of a dangerous time for gender equality. -
As the partial government shutdown passes the one-month mark, a food distribution for affected federal employees will take place on Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the employee parking lot at Miami International Airport. -
A new poll of Democratic voters in Florida鈥檚 27th Congressional District shows former CBS4 anchor Eliott Rodriguez as the frontrunner in a crowded Democratic primary for Congress, his campaign reported Monday. -
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鈥檚 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.鈥檚 public and regulatory radar. 鈥淚t鈥檚 very problematic for American democracy,鈥� 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 鈥渋mmunocompromised.鈥� -
Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Florida鈥檚 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鈥檛 looking to rekindle things with spring break鈥檚 wild past 鈥� they just want a healthier relationship. After last year鈥檚 tough crackdown, many South Beach businesses say this season鈥檚 lighter touch will strike a better balance between safety and sales.
