Maria Toldeo Flores is a digital editor at NBC Local.

Born and raised in Lima, Peru, she moved to Miami, where she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Miami. Maria began her journalism career at NBC6 and Telemundo 51, NBCUniversal's local stations serving South Florida.

As a bilingual journalist, Maria is passionate about telling stories that inform and connect with audiences across the United States, delivering news in both English and Spanish.