About Me
Hello, I'm Charlotte Trattner! I am a 2020 Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Central Florida specializing in broadcast journalism with a minor in history. I have a passion for all things wellness, beauty and entertainment related, whether it be news, writing, editing, or more.
My articles have been published in Miami-based luxury magazines, The Odyssey, and local news affiliates stations. My goal as a journalist is to continue producing multimedia programs that motivate others to be the best version of themselves.
These days, when I am not writing or producing social content, you can find me interviewing accomplished "twenty-somethings" celebrating the successes and struggles of this decade for my podcast "Twenty&Trying."
My Latest Work
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Free-roaming peacocks in Miami face removal after city law loosened
The Miami-Dade Commission voted 5-4 to loosen current laws protecting peacocks, meaning the birds may soon be leaving some South Florida neighborhoods.
Some people love the birds; others loathe them becoming what is considered "the peafowl predicament," but long ago, the city took steps to make sure the birds aren't harmed in any way. The latest city council move will let individual cities get rid of them— if they do it humanely and receive approval first.
"I don't think anyone is interested i
Some people love the birds; others loathe them becoming what is considered "the peafowl predicament," but long ago, the city took steps to make sure the birds aren't harmed in any way. The latest city council move will let individual cities get rid of them— if they do it humanely and receive approval first.
"I don't think anyone is interested i
New Zealand finally offers pregnant reporter in Afghanistan voucher to return home
Following a lot of negative publicity, a pregnant New Zealand journalist who turned to the Taliban for help after being denied re-entry can now return home after the government offered her a way back.
In a case that garnered much backlash for New Zealand, Charlotte Bellis, a pregnant journalist who worked for Al Jazeera in Qatar, was not allowed to re-enter her home country last week due to the MIQ and Immigration NZ protocol. At first, Bellis was told that she did not meet the emergency criter
In a case that garnered much backlash for New Zealand, Charlotte Bellis, a pregnant journalist who worked for Al Jazeera in Qatar, was not allowed to re-enter her home country last week due to the MIQ and Immigration NZ protocol. At first, Bellis was told that she did not meet the emergency criter
Florida's annual orange crop appears to be smallest produced in over 75 years
Florida is set to produce the smallest number of oranges in more than 75 years since the 1944-1945 season.
According to a forecast released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida's $9 billion industry is set to produce only 44.5 million 90-pound boxes of oranges, which is a 1.5 million box reduction from December. This is in contrast to when Florida produced 244 million boxes of oranges during a single year.
This orange shortage marks the second year of production shortages. In 2021, o
According to a forecast released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida's $9 billion industry is set to produce only 44.5 million 90-pound boxes of oranges, which is a 1.5 million box reduction from December. This is in contrast to when Florida produced 244 million boxes of oranges during a single year.
This orange shortage marks the second year of production shortages. In 2021, o
Animal welfare nonprofits expect jolt on what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday
Animal non-profits across the country are expecting a large series of donations this upcoming Monday as part of the #BettyWhiteChallenge.
The late Betty White, who passed away December 31 at 99 years old, was a tireless advocate for animals, even creating her town television show "The Pet Set," which aired from 1971 to 1972, where celebrities would bring their animals and discuss pet care, ecology and wildlife preservation.
Although it is unclear who started this social media movement, celebri
The late Betty White, who passed away December 31 at 99 years old, was a tireless advocate for animals, even creating her town television show "The Pet Set," which aired from 1971 to 1972, where celebrities would bring their animals and discuss pet care, ecology and wildlife preservation.
Although it is unclear who started this social media movement, celebri
Yellow ribbons in support of U.S. troops become center of free speech debate
Yellow ribbons, a symbol supporting U.S. troops, are becoming the center of a free-speech debate in Litchfield, Connecticut.
The ribbons, removed on Thursday, have been wrapped around trees on the historic Litchfield Town Green since 2003, during the start of U.S. involvement in Iraq.
However, the Litchfield Board of Burgesses and acting Warden Gayle Carr decided in December to renew enforcing an ordinance from the early 1700s banning placards and other displays of free speech on the green.
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The ribbons, removed on Thursday, have been wrapped around trees on the historic Litchfield Town Green since 2003, during the start of U.S. involvement in Iraq.
However, the Litchfield Board of Burgesses and acting Warden Gayle Carr decided in December to renew enforcing an ordinance from the early 1700s banning placards and other displays of free speech on the green.
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5 Winter Nail Styles that Will Heat Up Any Manicure - 2022
Looking to beat the winter blahs? Consider some creative nailcare flair. Whether you want to help your clients add pizzazz to their next mani or you want to try your hand at nail art at home, here are five easy-to-achieve designs will take your nail game to the next level. No matter which style you try, don’t get too bogged down in perfection. “Remember your nails are sisters, not twins,” says Silva Nahabedian, director of education for Dazzle Dry.
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A positive life after cancer treatment
For some people, a fender bender might ruin their day. For Chris Alegria, it saved his life and left him with one request: a really cool scar.
When wet roads caused Chris to get rear-ended, the last thing going through his mind was that he would have to endure 7 1/2 hours of surgery to remove 98 percent of a grade IV medulloblastoma doctors found in multiple brain scans. This means his cancer was fast-growing and isolated to his brain.
It was possible that after surgery, Chris may forget himse
When wet roads caused Chris to get rear-ended, the last thing going through his mind was that he would have to endure 7 1/2 hours of surgery to remove 98 percent of a grade IV medulloblastoma doctors found in multiple brain scans. This means his cancer was fast-growing and isolated to his brain.
It was possible that after surgery, Chris may forget himse
