305 Heroes

305 Heroes

Marianela Amador

Marianela Amador

Marianela’s DCF flight may have ended, but her mission to serve continues. – Wilson Alvarez From Service to Legacy: How Marianela Amador Became a Miami Hero Some individuals chase success — others, like Marianela Amador, a true Miami Hero, dedicate their entire lives...

Nick Silverio

Nick Silverio

Nick Silverio turned heartbreak into hope, and in doing so, he gave Miami one of its quietest yet greatest heroes.” – Wilson Alvarez Nick Silverio – A Miami Hero of Hope A Hero Forged in Loss Miami has always been a city of resilience. It is not the skyline or the...

Raymond Rodriguez Torres

Raymond Rodriguez Torres

When passion meets purpose, miracles happen. – Wilson Alvarez Raymond Rodriguez-Torres: A True Miami Hero TL:DR: Raymond Rodriguez-Torres is more than a healthcare executive. He’s a bestselling author, a maritime captain, and a grieving father who turned tragedy...

Ron Magill – a Miami Hero

Ron Magill – a Miami Hero

Ron Magill: Miami’s Wildlife Champion Conservation begins with passion—and Ron’s passion roars louder than a lion.– Wilson Alvarez 30-Second Elevator Pitch (TLDR): Ron Magill, the face and voice of Zoo Miami, is more than a...

Bert Medina WPLG: A Miami Hero

Bert Medina WPLG: A Miami Hero

Bert Medina, President & CEO of WPLG-TV, was inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame for his decades of leadership in local broadcasting. From humble beginnings as a research analyst to leading Miami’s top station, Medina has championed...

Dariel Fernandez – Tax Collector

Dariel Fernandez – Tax Collector

From Madruga, Cuba to Miami-Dade: The Steady Rise of Dariel Fernandez Dariel Fernandez: The People’s Servant, Miami’s Future At MiamiNews.com, we launched MiamiHeroes.com to spotlight the individuals who rise above the ordinary—those who serve, lead, and uplift...