Aileyahu Shanes
WUSF Rush Family Radio News internI have moved around Florida more times than I can count. I have lived in Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward counties before moving to Alachua County to go to school in Gainesville.
I am currently a senior at the University of Florida. I am working on my B.S. in Journalism and hoping to stay a Gator for a bit longer and work on my Masters in Mass Communication.
I have worked with WUFT-FM, north central Florida’s NPR affiliate as a reporter, producer, host and programmer. I have also worked at WRUF, Gainesville’s ESPN affiliate, as a reporter and producer.
As a journalist, I strive for the truth and nothing but the truth. Writing with context and without deception is what I focus on.
I love telling stories, specifically stories that make an impact. My passion is highlighting underrepresented and under-covered communities and telling interesting and impactful stories.
I come to WUSF and the Tampa Bay area trusting that I can tell stories that matter to our readers and listeners. I am hopeful you can trust me.
If you want to follow my work and send me story tips, follow me on Twitter and Instagram @a_shanes10.
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The study found using digital platforms makes people more impulsive and think less about the long-term consequences of their choices. -
This year's zone is over 6,700 square miles. The average over the past five years is about 4,300. -
When traveling to a city like New York, Atlanta or Los Angeles, a nonstop out of Tampa is a common option, but costly flights with layovers are the norm when going to or from smaller cities — but not anymore. -
The city council is scheduled to vote on a study to see if that's a better option. Complaints have grown about rising costs and the utility cutting down trees on private property. -
The service has so far helped 33 people this month. -
A state law passed in 2020 requires school districts to monitor outdoor school activities for students showing signs of heat stress. -
The American Rescue Plan set aside $800 million for initiatives to fight student homelessness. States have used a little over $416 million. -
The national team formed in 2019 with 11 players. In 2022, the Puerto Rican Ice Hockey Association had 200 registered members. Today it has 500. -
It will cost the city of Clearwater over $43.5 million to replace the aging marina. -
Each of the four teams will receive up to $1 million over three years.
