Julia Bagg is a bilingual reporter who has covered international stories from political milestones in Cuba to the Olympic Games in Russia. She loves working for NBC6 in her hometown. The station gave her a start as a student at South Miami Senior High, when Julia served as a Junior Broadcaster.
Julia is a proud Gator who graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in broadcasting and economics, plus a Minor in Spanish. She earned a master's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Julia completed most of her study at Universidad Carlos III in Madrid. She lived there when the capital city was bombed in 2004.
The following year, she won a William Fulbright Scholarship for journalism and helped cover terrorism trial proceedings for CNN International in Madrid.
Julia’s work has also earned honors from the Radio and Television News Directors Association, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, and National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
The best part of her job is working together with her sister, fellow reporter Marissa Bagg. Julia and Marissa grew up sharing a room, and now they’re all grown up sharing a desk.
The Latest
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Palm Beach honors 3 deputies killed in crash with powerful procession, memorial
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Two cars erupted in flames outside a Coral Gables home Friday morning after a power line fell on them, officials said.
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Developer surrenders to face homicide charge in 2022 Boca Chita Key boat crash
A prominent South Florida real estate developer facing a homicide charge in a 2022 boat crash near Boca Chita Key that killed one teen and left another permanently disabled turned himself in Thursday.
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Man who was shot by Miami-Dade tire shop mechanic arrested along with brother
A man who was shot by a mechanic at a Miami-Dade tire shop has been arrested along with his brother after police said the two attacked the worker.
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Father arrested in 2016 disappearance of Doral woman and daughter pleads not guilty
The man arrested in the disappearance of his 8-year-old daughter and her mother in South Florida more than eight years ago was back in court Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty.
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Man in custody after SWAT raid at home in Miami neighborhood
At least one person was taken into custody during a SWAT raid at a home in a Miami neighborhood Wednesday morning.
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Dog, 2 puppies and a turtle saved from Hollywood house fire
Multiple family pets were rescued after a fire broke out at a home in Hollywood on Tuesday morning.
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Video shows FBI swarming Miami Gardens home, handcuffing people
The FBI swarmed a home in Miami Gardens on Friday morning, video shows, as agents entered in full SWAT gear.
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WATCH: Voters to decide on abortion restrictions in Florida
Voters are about to decide a fierce battle over whether Florida should protect abortion in the state constitution.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis urges young voters to reject Amendment 3
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged young voters at FIU to reject Amendment 3, claiming it is about a “corporate weed cartel” looking to make money on Floridians.
