Darla Miles
Before coming to WABC-TV, Darla was a reporter/anchor for WFAA-TV in Dallas, where she was nominated for a Lone Star Emmy Award. Prior to that, she was a reporter for WTVD-TV in Raleigh, where her work on the Duke University lacrosse rape investigation was featured as an ABC World News exclusive on Good Morning America. Darla also worked for WJBF-TV in Augusta, Georgia as Aiken Bureau Chief, anchor and reporter.
Darla began her broadcasting career at WCLK Radio in Atlanta, which led to a position at ONDA Madrid Radio in Madrid, Spain. She later used her fluency in Spanish at CNN Radio Notícias and was part of the original team that launched CNN en Español as a 24-hour network. She also worked as a weekend anchor for CNN Headline News.
Darla is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Investigative Reporters and Editors. She dedicates much of her free time to mentoring young African American girls. A native of Ft. Worth, Texas, Darla earned a BA in English with a minor in Spanish from Atlanta's Spelman College. She also studied abroad at the Instituto Internacional in Madrid, Spain.
Darla has traveled extensively throughout Europe, and has also visited Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. She enjoys traveling, entertaining and spending quality time with her husband, family, godchildren, and close friends.
Darla's Stories
Jordan Neely's family rallies in opposition of notorious jury consultant for deadly chokehold trial
Neely's family rallied with Black Lives Matter New York on Tuesday against Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, who is working with Penny's attorneys to help pick the jury that will decide if he is guilty of manslaughter.
Man arrested in cold case kidnapping, rape of woman in Connecticut 35 years later
Decades after disturbing cases of kidnappings and rapes of women in Danbury, police have arrested a suspect.
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan explains why he's leaving post
Darla Miles sits down with NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan ahead of his last day on Friday.
Set the Record Straight: The Jam Master Jay Case
The new documentary "Set the Record Straight: The Jam Master Jay Case" reveals exclusive new insights into the legacy of the rap pioneer.
Group of supports stand with Mayor Adams at Gracie Mansion as protesters call him to resign
A contingency of unwavering support for Mayor Eric Adams outside Gracie Mansion clashed with protesters criticizing him following Thursday's historic indictment.
New York DNC delegates speak out about 2 historic moments in politics
Dr. Una Clarke has very fond memories of her lifelong friend Shirley Chisholm - the first Black woman to seek the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1972.
New York lawyer, wife among those missing after sinking of luxury yacht
Christopher Morvillo was aboard the yacht owned by British tech CEO Mike Lynch as they celebrated a victory in a 10-year-long multi-billion-dollar fraud trial.
NYPD officers honored after using drone to help capture Queens home invasion suspects
Dramatic video from an NYPD drone helped track and then capture suspects in a home invasion in Queens over the weekend.
Taylor Swift fans from the Tri-State disappointed after Vienna concerts canceled due to terror plot
A day after Taylor Swift's three concerts in Vienna were canceled due to a thwarted terror attack plot, fans from the Tri-State - who were planning on going to the show - expressed their disappointment.
NYPD announces two large gang takedowns in the Bronx
On Friday afternoon, Clark and the NYPD announced two large gang takedowns - 20 people were arrested in one case - 15 in the other.