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Omar Rodriguez Ortiz

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Omar is a bilingual journalist (English and Spanish) focused on reporting on breaking news, crime, police, courts, city hall and marginalized communities.

He has extensive background in AP Style, Content Management System software, SEO, analytics and social media.

His academic background includes an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in Education from the Universidad de Puerto Rico at Río Piedras.

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Girl killed in hit-and-run boat crash off Key Biscayne was Ransom student. Boater at large

Girl killed in hit-and-run boat crash off Key Biscayne was Ransom student. Boater at large

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Man dies after being shot several times near Midtown mall, cops say. Shooter at large

Man dies after being shot several times near Midtown mall, cops say. Shooter at large

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'We miss her': Brother of Fort Lauderdale woman who vanished in Spain pleads for help

'We miss her': Brother of Fort Lauderdale woman who vanished in Spain pleads for help

Brother of Fort Lauderdale woman who vanished in Spain asked people to call the FBI if they know the whereabo…

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If you ride the Brightline train to work often, brace yourself for a big change in cost

If you ride the Brightline train to work often, brace yourself for a big change in cost

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Mom of teen convicted in deadly stabbing at child's party accused of trying to hire hit man

Mom of teen convicted in deadly stabbing at child's party accused of trying to hire hit man

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DOH-Charlotte Offices Close in Observance of Upcoming Holidays

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By Omar Rodriguez Ortiz
| floridahealth.gov
Charlotte County, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health offices in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Friday, December 26, 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026 Friday, January 2, 2026 DOH-Charlotte offices will be open during regular operating hours on the following dates: Monday, December 29, 2025 Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Regular office hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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DOH-Charlotte Recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month

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By Omar Rodriguez Ortiz
| floridahealth.gov
Charlotte County, Fla. —The Florida Department of Health in CharlotteCounty (DOH-Charlotte) emphasizes the importance of diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month, recognized annually in November. There are two main types of diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, which is not preventable, the body cannot produce enough insulin, requiring insulin treatment. In type 2 diabetes, the body makes insulin, but the insulin does not work.
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Dólar hoy 31 de octubre de 2025 en México: ¿A cómo está en compra y venta?

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By Omar Rodriguez Ortiz, Juan Ortiz
| Ovaciones Verified
El tipo de cambio es uno de los indicadores económicos más importantes para cualquier país, y México no es la excepción. Este índice refleja el valor de la moneda nacional, el peso mexicano, frente a otras divisas internacionales, principalmente el dólar estadounidense. Por tal motivo te decimos cómo amaneció la compra y venta del dólar en México este día.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist is being the Marco Island reporter for Marco Eagle and Naples Daily News, a part of the USA TODAY Network.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Skeeter Phelan from The Help (2011)
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