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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Heid suggested that none of the 16 books be removed from the system, but also said that some should be pulled from — or added to — certain grade levels. -
Zander Moricz said in a series of social media posts that officials told him leaders have a signal to end his speech if he references his role in the lawsuit or the movement. -
Districts across Tampa Bay are waiting for publishers to navigate the appeals process so they can place book orders as soon as possible. -
After a state legislative session that produced a series of new laws regarding education, WUSF is airing teachers' voices, in their own words, about what they see as their main challenges. -
Throughout the month of May, WUSF will feature the voices of local teachers, as they describe the challenges they face, in their own words. -
The referendum aims to make district salaries more competitive with nearby counties. -
So far, two review committees have voted to keep 15 of the contested books in libraries. -
Throughout the month of May, WUSF will feature the voices of local teachers, as they describe the challenges they face, in their own words. -
Hillsborough Superintendent Addison Davis said these changes will be explained to officials at upcoming principal meetings and the summer leadership institute. -
The county received nearly twenty applications for the position.
