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Arelis R. Hernandez

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Covers:  political reporting, county government, prince george's county
Doesn't Cover: health, book publishing
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Arelis R. Hernandez’s Biography

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Returning home to report for the Washington Post, covering politics in Prince George's County starting March 2014. Formerly of the Orlando Sentinel writing breaking news, covering #georgezimmerman & #trayvon and all manner of mayhem in the tourist capital of the world. Will still be working on my softball swing and littering my desk with Superman paraphernalia in DC.

Arelis R. Hernandez’s Journalist Portfolio

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Zimmerman verdict: Reaction ranges from 'heartbreak' to elation as many wonder what's next?

Zimmerman verdict: Reaction ranges from 'heartbreak' to elation as many wonder what's next?

As news of George Zimmerman's acquittal spread through the media and cyberspace Sunday, it became clear that …

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Pedestrian deaths Central Florida | Metro Orlando leads nation - OrlandoSentinel.com

Pedestrian deaths Central Florida | Metro Orlando leads nation - OrlandoSentinel.com

More pedestrians are struck and killed in Metro Orlando than any place in America. Read about the victims, th…

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Lightning kills more people in Florida than any other weather phenomenon.

Lightning kills more people in Florida than any other weather phenomenon.

Central Florida is a paradise for the most lethal weather phenomenon in the state. Dubbed "Lightning Alley" b…

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Drivers who kill pedestrians can face lifetime of anguish

Drivers who kill pedestrians can face lifetime of anguish

The traffic light turns green. As the driver slides a foot to the accelerator, a sudden blur sweeps into thei…

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A rage that consumes

A rage that consumes

Sentinel Special Report: Blood in the Streets PART 1: A LOOK AT THE PROBLEM PART 2: ENFORCEMENT Letters from …

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Puerto Rican Political action vote: Puerto Rican leaders forming political action committee.

Puerto Rican Political action vote: Puerto Rican leaders forming political action committee.

In the days following the general election, it quickly became clear that Puerto Rican voters helped tip the s…

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Articles

Deported by the US, detained in Venezuela — then lost in the earthquakes

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By Arelis R. Hernandez Verified
| Frederick News Post Verified
Juan Carlos Villegas Castillo spent years casting nets into the Caribbean off Venezuela’s eastern coast. When the sea could no longer provide enough to support his five children, he crossed the Darién Gap and found construction work in Chicago. He was given permission to temporarily live and work in the United States, his family said, and hoped to return to Venezuela to build a house and buy a boat of his own. Eduardo José Osal Mujica never wanted to make the United States his home.
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TPS for Haitians officially ends, putting thousands out of work and in limbo

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By David Nakamura Verified, Maria Sacchetti Verified, Arelis R. Hernandez Verified
| The Philadelphia Inquirer Verified
A federal judge on Wednesday took the final step in allowing the Trump administration to terminate temporary protected status for 350,000 Haitians, meaning many are likely to lose their jobs and be at risk of deportation back to a country the United States says remains dangerous. U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes of the District of Columbia had enjoined the administration in February from ending TPS for Haitians, and a federal appeals court had refused to lift the ban.
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ICE begins outfitting Haitian immigrants with ankle monitors, attorneys say

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By Arelis R. Hernandez Verified, Ted Hesson Verified, Lauren Gurley
| The Philadelphia Inquirer Verified
The Department of Homeland Security has begun summoning Haitian immigrants in Ohio to check-in appointments with federal officers who are outfitting them with ankle monitors, in what appears to be a new enforcement effort after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end their humanitarian protections.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. My mom used to type church bulletins on her electric typewriter kept hidden in the closet from me. But I found it.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Trust me.

Who do you wish followed you?

My mom. Then someone would read my stories.

Awards

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American Society of Newspaper Editors Award

2013 - Diversity Reporting

This award, funded by a gift from The Freedom Forum, recognizes writing that helps a community understand and better appreciate its racial, ethnic and religious diversity. Judges will consider how effectively the coverage dealt with overcoming ignorance, misunderstandings, racism, hate, intolerance and false stereotypes. Martin Comas, Arelis Hernandez and Kate Santich, Orlando Sentinel. "Their multi-platform series not only tackles the history of race relations, but also delves into the complexity of ethnicity and race in order to shatter stereotypical myths. The reporters and editors accomplished this under tough conditions -- a tragic shooting that went viral internationally."

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2013 - Florida Chapter- Minority Issues and Breaking News reporting

Won first place for a compilation of work covering metro-Orlando's diverse communities with stories of interest and impact. Won 2nd place for team reporting for large-scale newspapers in the state for our coverage of a domestic violence shooting at a Dominican hair salon in suburban Orlando. Colleagues Arelis Hernandez, Bianca Prieto & Amy Pavuk collaborated on "4 dead, 1 hurt in killer’s rampage."

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Florida Society of News Editors

2013 - Multimedia/Community Leadership

Second Place Jeff Kunerth, Kate Santich, Martin Comas, Hal Boedeker, Arelis Hernandez Orlando Sentinel In the Shadow of Race COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP: A story, or collection of not more than five stories, written by an individual or a team, that enhances public understanding of a significant and complex subject, demonstrating a mastery of the subject, lucid writing and clear presentation. Second Place Arelis Hernandez, Sean Pitts, Todd Stewart Orlando Sentinel Looks and Labels: Who Are You? MULTIMEDIA: Multimedia package from the newspaper’s Web site. This can be breaking news or a non-deadline subject. Package may include a mix of video, audio, slideshows, music, text, etc. Award recognizes creative and effective use of the medium to tell a story.

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