Layan Abu Tarboush
Layan Abu Tarboush is a digital broadcasting major at FIU, currently pursuing a minor in International Relations. As an international student from Jordan, Layan is fluent in both Arabic and English and has a deep interest in reporting on Middle Eastern affairs. Layan takes pride in being multicultural with great exposure from the East and West.
Guess what? Season 1 finale
The last episode of SFMN's entertainment show “Guess What?” Looks into the hot topics in entertainment this week.
From Karol G SNL skit silently protesting...
Fort Lauderdale residents left in despair after heavy rain (includes video story)
The flooding and extreme weather in Florida have had a severe impact on the Edgewood neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, where homes and cars were...
Guess what? Spring is in bloom
This week’s SFMN show “Guess What?” looks into the hot topics in entertainment this week.
It takes you to the best picture-perfect spots for...
Turkey, Syria earthquake aid flowing from South Florida (includes video story)
Two months have passed since a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, leaving many families in urgent need of assistance.
On Wednesday, the Global...
Thyme Machine: A Lebanese food truck rolls into Miami
Twenty-five years ago, Rachid Akiki remembers returning home from school in Lebanon, throwing himself on his grandmother’s couch and binge-watching “Back To The Future.”...
World Happiness Fest lights up Miami (includes video story)
World Happiness Fest started Thursday at Florida International University's Biscayne Bay campus. The annual three-day event promotes happiness and mental health worldwide
Dozens of life...
Get your green on this St. Patrick’s day in South Florida (includes video story)
St. Patrick's Day is not just about wearing green. It also serves as a defense against naughty leprechauns. Folklore holds that wearing green on...
Writers read the work of the incarcerated (includes video story)
South Florida’s incarcerated writers share a glimpse of what life behind bars looks like with an expressive anthology of poems and short stories.
An event...
Enchanted Forest Park is threatened by the rapid spread of invasive plants (includes video...
Sharp eyes, careful steps, and sturdy shoes are just some of the items you need to bring when visiting Enchanted Forest Park in North...
Students across Florida walk out to protest Gov. Ron Desantis’ actions (includes video story)
After Gov. Ron Desantis requested records about transgender students and started pushing for a ban on diversity programs in state colleges, students organized a...