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
Boy Scouts scouts help save man who went into cardiac arrest on flight to LaGuardia Airport
The scouts helped to perform CPR on the man for over 40 minutes.
Congressman Dan Goldman says mission of Democrats is the same no matter who their candidate is
Congressman Dan Goldman says that no matter who the Democratic candidate is come November 5, "it will be clear that there is one party that truly does believe in Democracy."
Father speaks out after teen sisters drown after hours at Coney Island Beach
Lifeguards at New York City beaches are only on-duty until 6 p.m. each night -- after that, heading into the water could be dangerous.
Bronx community honors Track & Field star heading to Paris Olympics
Before 22-year-old Salif Manè heads off to compete in the Paris Olympics, he was honored by the Bronx borough where he grew up.
Vacationing family from New Jersey stuck in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches
As the storm barrels toward Jamaica, people are on high alert, including a family from New Jersey on vacation, who were hoping to make it off the island before the storm arrives.
Brooklyn Music School in danger of closing due to financial crisis
The non-profit arts education school founded in 1909, has been shorted in forecasted grant money.
NYPD stepping up security for Pride Month events that could be potential targets for attacks
The NYPD an hosted intelligence and hate crime briefing for the community and LGBTQIA+ leaders after a warning was issued in May that foreign terrorist groups may seek to exploit increased gatherings associated with Pride Month.
Pinkster: One man's mission to bring awareness to African American tradition
Chief Baba Niel Clarke - a Brooklyn-born, internationally renowned master percussionist called to bring widespread awareness about Pinkster, the oldest African American tradition.
Former Miss New York sounds alarm after teens rob her of $2K in Zelle scam
A former Miss New York says two teens tricked her into sending them $2,000 using the digital payment app Zelle.
Bodega owners express need to arm themselves after rash of robberies
Five teens made a run on a cash register and were searching for more behind the counter of a Bronx bodega. The 65-year-old clerk did not want any trouble - especially with them waving a gun.