Johanna Torres is a weekday morning traffic reporter for NBC6 South Florida Today. She began working at NBC6 in July 2023.
Prior to joining WTVJ, Torres worked as a communications manager. Her broadcast career began as a news anchor, reporter and producer at WGXA in Macon, Georgia. Later, she worked as a news reporter for WPLG Local 10 in Miami.
Torres enjoys working out and worked as a SoulCycle indoor spinning instructor for six years. She was also the director of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders.
The daughter of Dominican parents, Torres grew up right here in South Florida. She says that ever since she was a little girl, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in television.
After graduating from South Plantation High School, Torres received a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Communication and Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
Torres is a breast cancer survivor and understands the importance of fitness and wellness. She is also passionate about sharing feel good stories, which she now gets to share on NBC6.
The Latest
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Lanes reopen after crashes on I-95 southbound and northbound in Broward County
Two crashes on Interstate 95 in Broward County backed up traffic on the southbound and northbound lanes early Wednesday. The lanes have since reopened. The first crash happened in the northbound direction and blocked several lanes, including the express lanes, between Hollywood Boulevard and Stirling Road. Video showed a mangled black vehicle on the shoulder as an officer approached the…
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Miami company recycles sneakers to keep them out of landfills: ‘It's pretty special'
It’s no secret that sneakers tend to pile up in closets—or worse, end up in the trash. But one South Florida company is changing that narrative by transforming old kicks into global opportunities. Sneaker Impact, a 75,000-square-foot facility in Miami where sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of the business. The mission is straightforward: keep sneakers out of...
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Family calls for change at Miami intersection where motorcyclist died in crash
A grieving family is demanding urgent safety improvements at a busy Miami intersection where their loved one lost his life in a crash earlier this year. Fabricio Gonzalez, a 34-year-old motorcyclist, was on his daily commute to work when he collided with a car at the intersection of Southwest 27th Avenue and Southwest 27th Street in January. The impact was…
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on MacArthur Causeway: Miami Beach Police
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that shut down a stretch of the MacArthur Causeway early Thursday, Miami Beach police said. The crash was reported around 5:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the Causeway and involved the motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcyclist was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center after the crash, but did...
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See the road closures for Las Olas Triathlon in Fort Lauderdale Beach
Get ready, South Florida: the Las Olas Triathlon returns this Sunday, April 13, bringing elite athletes and major traffic changes to Fort Lauderdale Beach. The race kicks off at Las Olas Oceanside Park, where competitors will swim, bike, and run across a scenic — and temporarily altered — stretch of the city. If you’re planning to be in the area,…
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Tortuga Music Fest to bring heavy traffic, limited parking to Fort Lauderdale Beach
Festival-goers should prepare for heavy traffic and very limited parking throughout the weekend as 20,000 people are expected to attend each day of Tortuga Music Festival for a 12th year on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Officials are urging attendees to consider alternative transportation options such as ride-sharing services, carpooling, or the Water Taxi to avoid congestion. For more on the festival,…
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Video shows car on fire on I-95 at Ives Dairy Road in Miami-Dade: FHP
Video showed a car on fire in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County on Monday morning. The flames could be seen on the highway at Ives Dairy Road. The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers were called to the scene at 6:26 a.m. It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt or how the fire started. Video…
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Video shows 3 cars blocking lanes on I-95 after apparent crash in Miami Gardens
A crash that appeared to involve three vehicles in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County blocked lanes early Monday morning. Florida Highway Patrol said troopers were dispatched to I-95 at Miami Gardens Drive at 5:54 a.m. It was unclear if anyone was injured, but the emergency response blocked three lanes. Chopper6 video showed what appeared to be…
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Person hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Miami Gardens
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a motorcycle crash Friday morning in Miami Gardens. First responders said they took a person to the hospital as a trauma alert after the crash happened at Northwest 37th Avenue and Northwest 191st Street at around 6:41 a.m. More information on the cause of the crash or the victim’s condition were not immediately available....
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2 escape car fire that shut down Palmetto Expressway exit in NW Miami-Dade
A car on fire at the end of an exit ramp of the Palmetto Expressway heading northbound shut down lanes and backed up traffic Wednesday morning. The fire burned at the exit on Northwest 103rd Street. Hialeah Fire Rescue said when they arrived, the driver and passenger were already outside the vehicle. The fire was put out, and no injuries…
