Valerie Ryan

Valerie Ryan is a reporter and multi-media journalist (MMJ) at WTVJ / NBC6. She joined NBC6 in October 2025.

Prior to NBC6 Ryan spent close to three years as an MMJ and news anchor at News 12 Bronx & Brooklyn.

From a young age Ryan knew she wanted to work in media, but decided to pursue a career in TV news after taking a journalism class in college. She says she’s most passionate about telling people’s stories with depth and fairness, giving equal voice to every side and using her work to help inform, inspire and drive meaningful change.

One of her biggest professional successes has been breaking and developing local stories that led to real-world impact. While working in New York City, she covered neighborhood issues like housing, public safety, and city services that prompted action and resulted in meaningful change. That experience reinforced why local journalism matters—holding institutions accountable and giving a voice to the community.

Ryan grew up in Queens, New York, was a competitive gymnast for five years and attended a performing arts high school. She received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in psychology from Buffalo State University in New York. She also played volleyball at the collegiate level and still loves playing.

Exercise, mental health and traveling are things Ryan is passionate about. She’s always seeking new places, new perspectives and a balanced healthy life.

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Miami 58 minutes ago

Teen, 17, in critical condition after being shot in Allapattah, fire rescue says

A teenager was taken to the hospital in critical condition on Saturday after they were shot in Allapattah, fire rescue officials said. According to Miami Fire Rescue, at 1:52 a.m., crews arrived in the area of Northwest 23rd Court between 36th and 38th Street, where they found a 17-year-old who had an alleged gunshot wound. The teen was then taken…

only on 6 Sep 17

Man claimed he was ‘the most important ICE agent in Miami.' He's now been arrested for impersonation

Luis Rodriguez, owner of a food truck where the incidents allegedly occurred, said Jonathan Gonzalez Reyes first approached the business several months ago and portrayed himself as a high-ranking ICE agent.

Miami Sep 16

Miami commissioners approve GTA 6 marketing proposal ahead of game's release

The proposal would allow the City of Miami, along with Miami Beach, to display marketing campaigns across the area.

Carlos Mejia, the property manager at Venetian Gardens at Country Club of Miami, and Richard Thomas Murray, the owner of AP Construction Solutions, worked together in the alleged scheme, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said at a news conference.

Miami-Dade County Sep 10

Pair charged in kickback scheme targeting Miami-Dade HOA, state attorney says

Carlos Mejia, the property manager at Venetian Gardens at Country Club of Miami, and Richard Thomas Murray, the owner of AP Construction Solutions, worked together in the alleged scheme, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said at a news conference Thursday.

Officials investigate the scene where a Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway and crashed into other vehicles at Miami International Airport at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on September 6, 2026. An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway as it landed in Miami, crashing into vehicles and catching fire, officials said. There was no immediate word on casualties in the incident reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Miami International Airport. Video showed smoke billowing from a Boeing 767 operating for Amazon Prime Air. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images)

Miami Sep 9

No signs of speed brakes or thrust reversers before fatal MIA plane crash, investigators say

The five people killed were all in a van owned by Professional Ocean Service Corp., a company that cleans planes.

West Park Sep 4

West Park lawsuits could impact city resources, officials say

Commissioner Katrina Touchstone sued Mayor Felicia Brunson, City Manager Ajibola Balogun and City Clerk Alexandra Grant, alleging the trio was working together to stop commissioners from voting on agenda items.

Miramar Sep 4

Man struck and killed with 2-year-old in car on I-75 in Miramar, FHP says

The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on the northbound lanes of I-75, just north of Miramar Parkway, according to highway officials.

Police in Pembroke Pines are investigating a video that shows a man abusing and killing ducks, officials said.

Pembroke Pines Sep 3

Police investigating video showing man abusing and killing ducks in Pembroke Pines

The video from Aug. 30 captured the incident that happened in the area of University Drive and Northwest 13th Street, Pembroke Pines Police officials said Thursday.