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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The books have not been banned, but removed for the time being, while a thorough review of each piece takes place, according to the district. -
Superintendents have to be well-qualified -- and be willing to weather problems ranging from curriculum and staffing to pandemic issues, such as online learning and mask mandates. -
Omicron has exploded in schools across the Tampa Bay region this year and some local high school students say their district isn't doing enough to notify them of possible exposure. -
Committee members considered recommending low-level development of the forest preserve, such as an observation center and boardwalks. -
The department is asking Tallahassee lawmakers for $5 million to consider where the state should build new prisons — and what those facilities should look like in the future. -
The aid was part of local emergency rental assistance programs supported by federal COVID-19 relief money. -
In 2021, there were 98 deaths, up from 69 in 2020. This includes 24 in the greater Tampa Bay region. -
In Pasco County, there were 649 teacher vacancies on Monday, with most related to COVID-19. It has forced the district to double up classes, or pull in staff members with teaching backgrounds to fill in. -
The incoming mayor honored his history as the son of a former city councilman and as a longtime resident. -
The moment is also significant because the incoming mayor was born and raised here and has witnessed the city's growth during his lifetime.
