General Assignment and Investigative Reporter
Byron Tollefson is a General Assignment and Investigative Reporter. He covers a diverse range of topics including culture and society, health and wellness, and regional interests, with a particular focus on Central America, the Caribbean, and consumer health. Byron's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including WDAF-TV FOX4, NewsNation, and Yahoo News.
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Byron Tollefson's coverage is deeply rooted in local crime, law enforcement, and legal policy regulation within the Grand Rapids region of Michigan. He focuses on breaking news, government announcements, and evolving stories related to crime and law enforcement.
Given his focus on local news, pitches should be tailored to offer insights or perspectives relevant to the Grand Rapids area specifically. Sources with expertise in local law enforcement policies or those involved in community outreach programs may find success in reaching out to him.
It’s clear that Byron has a strong emphasis on reporting about crime-related issues such as arrests, trials, and investigations happening locally; therefore he would likely respond well to pitches involving exclusive information about criminal activities or developments within the city of Grand Rapids.
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By: Chris Guthner, Byron Tollefson
Published: June 8, 2026 at 5:19 pm MIAMI – The Stephen P. Clark Government Center in downtown Miami – Miami-Dade County Hall – was evacuated after shaking was felt due to a 6.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cuba.
By: Byron Tollefson
A new candidate has emerged in the race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who recently announced her retirement.
By: Byron Tollefson
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The race to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis is heating up, and Florida voters now know who will be on the ballot in 2026.
By: Byron Tollefson
MIAMI — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling clearing the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 350,000 Haitians
By: Andrea Torres, Caroline Coles, Christina Vazquez, Byron Tollefson
Helping Venezuela: Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission leads aid distribution effort
By: Byron Tollefson
CUTLER BAY, Fla. — A South Florida family is eternally grateful after receiving word that their 12-year-old relative in Venezuela has been rescued after going missing following last week's earthquakes.
By: Byron Tollefson
Una familia del sur de Florida está eternamente agradecida después saber que su familiar de 12 años fue rescatado tras haber desaparecido durante los terremotos en Venezuela.
Veterans gathered Friday evening at the VFW Post in Miami Beach to salute America and celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on the eve of the Fourth of July.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — With just weeks to go before Florida voters choose the Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, the Democratic field has gained another candidate.
By: Andrea Torres, Byron Tollefson
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Eliott Rodriguez, a retired local journalist, and Robin Peguero, a former federal prosecutor, are among the Democrats who want to take back Florida's 27th Congressional District.
