Paola Suro is a native of Puerto Rico and has lived in South America – Argentina, Chile, Panama, and Venezuela before moving to the United States. In the States, she has worked in Ohio, New York and most recently Georgia. She is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

“Paola brings extensive experience as a journalist as well as cultural knowledge having lived in multiple locations throughout South America. I am excited for her to join our news team here in Tampa Bay and to have her serve as a strong voice for our local Latino community,” said Mark Higgins, Vice-President and General Manager of WFLA News Channel 8, the CW Tampa Bay and SNN Suncoast News Network.

Suro has numerous accolades in her career as a journalist, which include: Emmy nomination for her story on the Impact of Roe vs Wade on the Hispanic community in Georgia; Emmy nomination for Breaking News Team Coverage (WXIA); one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia (Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce); one of the top 3 “Best Local TV Reporters” in Atlanta (Access Atlanta); member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ Atlanta Chapter); and member of Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Atlanta.

Paola says, “I’m looking forward to connecting with Tampa Bay’s rich and diverse community – and I’m eager to contribute to WFLA’s pioneering legacy, bringing my diverse experiences to enhance the station’s coverage among the growing Latino community.”

Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and X, or email her at psuro@wfla.com .