Lillian Hernández Caraballo
ReporterLillian (Lilly) Hernández Caraballo is a bilingual, multimedia journalist covering housing and homelessness for WMFE, as a Report for America corps member. Before joining public radio, she was an editor for the weekly newspaper Hometown News, and an associate producer at Spectrum News 13 in a top 20 TV market. Hernández Caraballo graduated from University of Central Florida in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, a minor in writing and rhetoric, and a certification in Hispanic media. While at UCF, she served as editor-in-chief of NSM Today, the student news outlet, and interned with several organizations, including the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, WKMG News 6, and WUCF 89.9. She also hosted, managed, and web produced the award-winning project “The Road to Freedom Avenue: The Legacy of Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore.” Her role in that project was instrumental in earning the organization a National Edward R. Murrow Award in 2022 for Excellence in Digital Reporting, among other accolades. Some of her passions include reporting on issues of climate, social, and economic justice, as well as government and politics.
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The state-run company is giving customers until Oct. 10 to either accept or decline an offer to switch to the private market, which will help lower the insurer's risk exposure. -
Angelique Miller had it all once, but life took some unexpected turns. The 55-year-old military widow found herself battling homelessness, mostly living in her car, for 10 years.
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The Interests of Foreign Countries law was enacted July 1, restricting foreign purchase or ownership of Florida real estate property for citizens from "countries of concern."
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In June, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reported Hurricane Ian resulted in more than 700,000 insurance claims statewide. While some claims remain open, over 86% of them have been closed, and nearly 200,000 of them were closed without payment.
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Apartments in the City Beautiful only stay vacant for about 30 days before they are rented out.
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How property taxes this year could impact your mortgage and what you can do about it.
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An August survey by Farm Share, the state's largest food bank, found that Floridians are sacrificing their nutrition to save money amid rising prices.
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Some companies are estimating the state will suffer billions of dollars in insured losses due to the storm, but an experts says it's much too early to determine final numbers and effects.
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Orange County leaders held a press conference to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia to the area, and it was all mostly good news, with minimal impact to residents and infrastructure.
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At a press conference today, Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a recap of the passing of Hurricane Idalia, so far, and state emergency management leaders said they are assessing the aftermath of the storm.
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Hurricane Ian devastated much of southwest and central Florida in 2022, and thousands are still rebuilding their homes and their lives. One organization is trying to help, but more storms are on their way.
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Last year, Hurricane Ian displaced thousands of Osceola County residents due to flood damage. This year, county leaders prepared to better addressed flood-prone areas with pumps and rescue vehicles.
