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.
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Florida's Turnpike northbound shut down due to crash near Griffin Road in Davie: FHP
The northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike were completely shut down due to a crash near Griffin Road in Davie early Tuesday. Some lanes have reopened. The Florida Highway Patrol said it responded to a vehicle crash with injuries, but information about the victim was not immediately available. Alternate routes include Interstate 95, U.S. 441or University Drive. A second crash...
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Woman killed, man hurt in wrong-way crash on Sawgrass Expressway: FHP
A woman was killed and another driver was injured in a violent wrong-way crash on the Sawgrass Expressway in Sunrise early Wednesday, officials said.
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Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Opa-locka: Miami-Dade Sheriff
Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Opa-locka Friday morning.
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Lanes reopen after crash blocked I-195 toward Miami Beach
A crash on Interstate 195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway) blocked lanes Thursday morning, according to FL511, the Florida Department of Transportation’s traffic information website. It happened in the eastbound lanes beyond U.S. 1/Biscayne Boulevard. The crash blocked two lanes that later reopened. Information on any possible injuries was not immediately available. Video at 6 a.m. showed traffic slowing to a...
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Motorcyclist dies in crash that shut down I-95 in Miami-Dade during morning rush
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Interstate 95 that shut down the highway for hours in Miami-Dade County early Thursday, Florida Highway Patrol said. It happened at around 3:06 a.m. in the southbound lanes in the area of Northwest 103rd Street. FHP said the motorcyclist was on a black Suzuki when he lost control and crashed into a black…
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Miami police cruiser involved in crash on I-95 in North Miami
A Miami police car was involved in a crash on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday. The crash happened in the southbound lanes at 151st Street, according to Florida Highway Patrol. NBC6 is working to learn if anyone was hurt, and what may have caused the collision. Two left lanes were blocked as a result, and drivers were advised…
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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...
