Bailey LeFever
ReporterI focus on education and health in the Tampa Bay region. My favorite kind of stories are people-centric, and luckily, almost all stories on my beat are.
Over the past few years, I’ve told stories that have helped shape my work at WUSF. I’ve reported on seniors and aging for the Tampa Bay Times, the pandemic for the Miami Herald, and local government and other breaking news for the Palm Beach Post.
So far I’ve traveled to Cuba to cover the illegal Hawksbill sea turtle trade, reported from a canoe on the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, and hung out with tennis star Coco Gauff at teen phenom’s family’s sports bar.
I believe loving where you live is a big part in living a well-rounded life. And this place makes me happy. I spend most of my free time outside at our incredible parks and beaches, exploring new neighborhoods with my chocolate lab, and eating an ungodly amount of ice cream.
Contact Bailey on Twitter @blefever10 or by email at balefever@wusf.org.
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Tampa has nearly 4,000 units of affordable housing in its near future, according to one housing official. -
Sarasota Schools are not requiring masks right now. -
Both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties vote on a contract to extend the service — but not without some opposition. -
An All Children's Hospital Physician Is Hopeful As A Vaccine Trial For Kids Yields Promising ResultsHe estimates the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may be available for children by November or December. -
Safety measures like proof of vaccination will make customers feel more protected, the store's co-owner and legal counsel said. -
Construction on Interstate 75 and State Road 56 in Pasco County paused earlier this summer. -
A proposal from board member Caprice Edmond did not receive a second, meaning no discussion or vote on the issue took place. Masks will remain optional for students. -
Sen. Kathleen Passidomo told attendees at an online event that the state still needs to do more in terms of affordable housing. -
One board member will propose a district mask mandate with only a medical opt-out available at Tuesday afternoon’s board meeting. -
Florida Realtors stopped their campaign to get a constitutional amendment for affordable housing on the ballot.
