Amanda Plasencia joined the NBC 6 news team as a reporter in July of 2015.
Born and raised in sunny South Florida, Amanda is thrilled to be back reporting in her hometown.
The Miami native graduated New York University with a Master's Degree in Journalism, a Bachelor's Degree in Music and a minor in Communications.
Before joining the NBC 6 team, Amanda worked as a reporter for News 12 Brooklyn/The Bronx and WCBS 880 Radio. While in college, she also interned at NBC 4 New York, NY1 Noticias and CBS Channel One.
Amanda loves to hear and tell a good story.
Her most notable reports include covering the Eric Garner protests, the tragic deaths of two NYPD officers and Superstorm Sandy. Her report on autism was part of a special segment that won a New York State Associated Press Award.
She's also traveled to Cuba to report on her family heritage, visited Detroit to report on crime and covered immigration issues at the Arizona-Mexican border.
Amanda is fluent in English and Spanish and is learning Chinese and Italian! When she's not reporting, Amanda enjoys singing, dancing, biking, fishing, sports, cooking and photography.
Amanda is a proud member of the National Association for Hispanic Journalists.
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Man accused of stabbing another man outside Fort Lauderdale Publix facing new charge
A man accused of stabbing another man in the parking lot of a Fort Lauderdale Publix last month is facing a new charge.
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Miami nurse charged in death of mother after allegedly removing her intubation
A Miami nurse has been charged in the death of her mother who died after having her intubation removed, authorities said.
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Rafael Furcal, ex-MLB All-Star, arrested on battery charge in Broward
Former Major League Baseball All-Star and World Series champion Rafael Furcal was arrested in Broward County, records showed.
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‘Heartless': Family believes 19-year-old's murder in Deerfield Beach was calculated
The family of a 19-year-old man who was killed in a Deerfield Beach shooting two months ago is seeking accountability for the death of their loved one.
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Man accused of abandoning car with child inside after police chase in Miramar
A man in Miramar is accused of leading police on a brief chase over the weekend – and when he ran away from officers, he allegedly left his 3-year-old in the car.
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Broward man says father pulled out gun during argument that ended with mother killed
A Margate man who was accused of killing his own mother took the stand on Monday during his trial for manslaughter.
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Man charged with attempted murder in Fort Lauderdale shooting: Police
A man accused of shooting another man in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend was arrested on Monday, police said.
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Man found fatally shot at apartment complex in NE Miami-Dade: MDSO
An investigation is underway in Northeast Miami-Dade Tuesday morning after a person was fatally shot, deputies said.
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‘A friend to everyone': Classmates mourn 17-year-old killed in Boca Raton plane crash
Classmates are mourning a 17-year-old who was killed along with her father and grandfather when the small plane they were on crashed in Boca Raton last week.
