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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Man found fatally shot on pedestrian bridge near school in Miami Gardens
An investigation is underway in Miami Gardens after a man was found fatally shot on a pedestrian bridge near an elementary school early Monday morning.
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3-year-old twins die after they're found unresponsive inside car on I-95 in Miami-Dade
Two young children have died after they were found unresponsive inside a car on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade Friday morning in an incident that also left a woman critically injured, authorities said.
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Nicklaus Children's Hospital launches initiative for social media safety for kids
While lawmakers in Washington and Tallahassee consider how to protect children from the harms of social media, Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is taking up the cause with a new digital safety alliance called “Safe and Sound.”
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Man arrested in Deerfield Beach shooting that left teen hospitalized
A teen was left with serious injuries after a shooting Monday in Deerfield Beach, authorities said.
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‘I'm just broken': Father of teen killed in shooting at Plantation Best Buy speaks
The father of a teen killed in a shooting outisde a Plantation Best Buy store over the weekend spoke out Tuesday as loved ones and friends gathered to honor the young man.
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2 MDPD officers injured, gunman dead after shootout at SW Miami-Dade home
Two Miami-Dade Police officers were rushed to the hospital after they were shot during an investigation at a home in SW Miami-Dade late Wednesday night, officials said.
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Miramar police union at odds with chief over night shift staffing changes
Some South Florida officers are sounding the alarm over safety concerns when it comes to working the night shift.
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First African American full face transplant recipient recounts ‘wonderful' journey
Robert Chelsea has spent the last 4.5 years with someone else’s face. For the entire experience, he is thankful.
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Man shot and killed during argument outside Hard Rock Stadium after Dolphins game
The Miami Gardens Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed near Hard Rock Stadium following a Miami Dolphins game Sunday night, officials said.
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Hollywood man speaks out about carjacking at gunpoint: ‘I'm still in shock'
Nestor Santorio never imagined he’d be carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight outside his own apartment building. “I am in shock,” he said, sharing his story two days later. “I’m still in shock.” Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Santorio had just parked outside his home on Hillcrest Drive and Washington Street in Hollywood. He started unloading groceries from the...