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
NYPD e-commerce zones allow for safe exchange of online purchases, especially during holidays
The NYPD is reminding people to be careful when making purchases online, especially during the holidays, and has set up safe zones at 77 precincts around the city to allow people to make exchanges safely.
New York State to receive similar drone detection system used by the NYPD
A drone detection system can trace the origin, destination, make, model and registration to identify pilots.
Suspect wanted in spree of phone robberies targeting woman in the Bronx, police say
The incidents, part of a theft pattern around the borough -- including in Williamsbridge, Pelham Bay and Castle Hill -- involved multiple robberies happening on the same day.
New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's legacy extends beyond family name
Jessica Tisch, the NYPD's newest police commissioner, is a member of the prominent New York City family who also owns the Giants, but she's created her own legacy through her public service.
Witnesses in subway chokehold trial testify victim was acting erratically
On Friday, witnesses testified they were scared for their lives and thanked Daniel Penny for intervening.
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.