Luli Ortiz Biography
Luli Ortiz is an accomplished American journalist serving as the evening news anchor and general assignment reporter at WPEC NEWS 12 in West Palm Beach, FL. Since joining the station in September 2016, following her tenure at WTOV-TV in Steubenville, OH, Ortiz has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for her commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Luli Ortiz?
Ortiz celebrates her birthday on December 6 every year. This is according to one of her Facebook posts, posted on December 6, 2024, where she captioned, “Thankful for the gift of life today. Help celebrate my BIRTHDAY by doing a random act of kindness for someone. Let’s spread the love around. Have a beautiful weekend, everyone.” However, details such as the year of her birth and her age remain undisclosed. Judging from her appearance, Ortiz is likely to be in her 30s.
Education | Career Background
Ortiz attended Miami Dade College, where she earned her Associate of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies. After graduating, she enrolled at the University of Miami, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism and Psychology. During her time at the university, Ortiz served as a reporter and production Assistant for “NewsVision,” an Emmy® Award-winning prime-time news broadcast at UMTV. Additionally, she hosted “UMTV Today,” a bi-weekly morning news and feature broadcast.
Ortiz serves as the evening news anchor and general assignment reporter at WPEC CBS12 in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she anchors the 3 p.m. Since joining the CBS12 News team in September 2016, Ortiz has reported on political campaigns, hurricanes, public safety issues (including the mass school shooting in Parkland), schools, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to joining WPEC CBS 12, Ortiz served as a weekend anchor and reporter at WTOV-TV in Steubenville, OH (from 2014 to 2016). Before that, she had worked at several stations, including WSVN in Miami, FL, where she served as an evening news writer for the 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts, and at WTVJ NBC 6 in Miami, FL, where she worked as a consumer investigative unit reporter, covering fraud, credit, and financial investigations. Occasionally, her journalistic work has earned her several accolades, including regional Emmys and recognition from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists. Off-screen, Ortiz enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling.
At WPEC 12, Ortiz works alongside;
- John Evenson
- Greg Rule
- Sam Sullivan
- Charlotte Carl
- Jim Grimes
- Michael Ehrenberg
- Matt Lincoln
- Liz Quirantes
- Sam Kerrigan
Luli Ortiz Partner | Kids
Ortiz is currently in a relationship with Caulen Coe. Little is known about their relationship, and it is not known whether they are engaged or married. Such updates will be provided if and when she chooses to share them in the future. Together, they have a son called Dawson Alexander, born on April 3, 2026.
Luli Ortiz’s Parents and Siblings
Ortiz was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep her family life private. Details about her parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about her family background. However, on April 18, 2021, Ortiz wished her mother a happy birthday through one of her Facebook posts. She captioned, “It’s my beautiful mama’s birthday! Forever grateful and blessed to have you.” Any updates will be provided if and when she decides to disclose more.
Luli Ortiz’s Salary
Ortiz earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Luli Ortiz’s Height
Ortiz is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Luli Ortiz Net Worth
Ortiz’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career as a journalist.
Social Media
Ortiz is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @luliortiztv, where she has more than 630 followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook account @Luli Ortiz CBS12, where she has over 11k followers, and on Twitter @LuliOrtizCBS12, where she has about 3.6k followers.