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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Many district's schools in urban areas are operating at reduced capacity, while schools in rural areas are packed, one board member said. -
Superintendent Cynthia Saunders reached a settlement earlier this month with the state. -
Rhea Law, a Tampa lawyer who previously served as chair of USF's Board of Trustees, is the first alum to lead the university. -
Saunders will pay a $2,000 fine to the Education Practices Commission, have a letter of reprimand placed in her file, and take courses on ethics. -
Polk County Public Schools' book review committees have approved two of the books previously placed under question for students' use — The Kite Runner and Drama. -
Governor Ron DeSantis said the change will allow teachers and parents to check in on students before the year is over. -
Some critics say the bill would have a stifling effect on literature in the state.
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Officials also announced at Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting that USF will hold town halls for the two presidential finalists the week of March 21. -
St. Petersburg officials announced last week the city would raise the base wage for all city employees to $15 an hour beginning April 1. -
The programs will equip students for these fields, while their other courses will also prepare them for college.
