Julia Bagg is an Emmy® award-winning journalist and bilingual reporter at NBC6. She began her career at WTVJ in November of 2010 and has covered international stories from political milestones in Cuba and Panama, to the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
Bagg loves working for NBC6 in her hometown. The station gave her a start as a student at South Miami Senior High, when she served as a Junior Broadcaster.
A proud Gator, Bagg 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.
Bagg completed most of her graduate studies at Universidad Carlos III in Madrid. She is a Fulbright Scholar in journalism, and helped cover terrorism trial proceedings for CNN International in Madrid.
Her work has earned multiple Emmys, plus honors from the Radio Television Digital News Association, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, and National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
The biggest perk of her job is working together with her sister, fellow reporter Marissa Bagg. Now both moms of three, Julia and Marissa enjoy telling family centered stories through their series, Moms With A Mic.
The Latest
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Bond denied for woman accused of setting man on fire in Brownsville, cops say
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived in the area of Northwest 63rd Street and 25th Avenue after receiving reports of a person who was set on fire.
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Cameras helped identify suspect linked to several Miami Beach burglaries, police say
Kevin Reilley was taken into custody after an investigation in which surveillance camera footage played a key role in identifying him, authorities said.
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Massive fire engulfs converted mobile home in West Little River
The flames broke out at around 3:20 a.m. in the area of Northwest 13th Avenue and Northwest 79th Street.
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1 shot in Miramar in possible robbery after meeting online, cops say
Authorities were first alerted to gunfire in the 6800 block of Southwest 25th Street by ShotSpotter technology at around 9:30 p.m.
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Assault suspect hospitalized after crashing vehicle while fleeing from police in Miami
According to Miami Police, at around 4 a.m., officers arrived at the area of Northeast Second Avenue and 20th Street after receiving reports of an assault.
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‘We thought it was the end': Avianca passengers recount terrifying turbulence
“We thought it was the end for us,” said Pilar, a passenger on the flight who did not want to disclose her last name. “It was incredibly intense — something I’ve never experienced in my life.”
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8 people hospitalized after severe turbulence diverts Avianca plane to MIA
Cellphone video from inside the plane appears to show people with ice packs on their heads as they’re instructed to keep seat belts on.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthening, prompts evacuations, school closures in Florida
First responders from South Florida will deploy to the Panhandle for two weeks to assist in search and rescue operations, communications support and medical relief, all to help communities go “from being impacted to recovery.”
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Dramatic dashcam video shows fall of drill rig and driver's escape in Brickell
The drill rig smashed into three cars and a construction container with two workers inside on Southeast 12th Street and Brickell Bay Drive at around 8 a.m.
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From 5 months in the NICU to learning how to walk, Freddy only moves forward
Freddy’s physicians were not sure whether he would survive, much less be able to eat, speak, or walk on his own. But the energetic boy is now 3, and breaking barriers at weekly therapy sessions.
