Sun Sentinel hires Moolten as breaking news reporter

Shira Moolten has joined the South Florida Sun Sentinel as a breaking news reporter. Recently, Moolten was an intern at the paper. She freelanced for two local Northern California papers; The Union and The Sierra Sun. She interned at the World Resources Institute and The Hill. Moolten has a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and […]

Sun Sentinel reporter Ariza departs

South Florida Sun Sentinel investigative reporter Mario Ariza has left. He previously worked freelance and was editor of Mana Contemporary in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area, where he wrote SEO optimized web copy and edited business plans among other tasks. Apart from his career in journalism, he has also worked as a teacher. Ariza has a […]

WJCT launches local digital news operation, appoints new senior news editor

WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida, is launching a daily local digital news operation with the help of a $500,000 grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. In addition, the Florida Blue Foundation, VyStar Credit Union, the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and individuals have committed funds, for a total in grants and pledges of over $1 […]

The Daily Beast hires Boryga as justice reporter

Andrew M. Boryga has joined The Daily Beast as a justice reporter, based in Miami, reports Politico. Boryga is an award-winning writer and educator who will bring 12 years of experience in print and online journalism to the newsroom. Recently, Boryga was a general assignment reporter at Sun Sentinel Media Group. He has also worked […]