Gabriella Paul
ReporterI tell stories about living paycheck to paycheck for public radio at WUSF News. I’m also a corps member of Report For America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms.
I got my start in radio at WUFT in Gainesville, where I worked as a digital producer and taught digital production at the University of Florida. Also my alma mater, I graduated from UF with a degree in journalism and a minor in history. While there, I spent many hours in the archives and was later asked to co-author a presidential task force report on the university’s founding and racial legacies.
Outside of the newsroom (and the archives), you can find me exploring the nearest wildlife trail, beach or brewery. I grew up playing tennis, golf and beach volleyball. But I love trying new things, which right now looks like learning salsa and kickboxing.
I joined the team in June of 2022 and returned to my hometown of Tampa, where I report on a growing list of issues that working people face today: rent spikes, stagnant wages, food and job insecurity, and systemic inequities.
My goal is to invite members of the community who are living paycheck to paycheck to drive my reporting. It matters to me that my coverage resonates with those living these experiences.
For story ideas and news tips, you can reach me at gabriellamae@wusf.org or 813-419-3148.
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said crews from the city's stormwater department has been working around the clock to get ready for the storm. -
A new report by AARP found that the top 25 drugs — covered under Medicare Part D — have almost tripled in price since they first entered the market. -
The estimated cost of long-term disaster recovery after Hurricane Ian is $2.5 billion. The latest installment of federal funds gives Florida counties less than half of that. -
St. Petersburg explores options to protect renters after state law bans city's tenant bill of rightsOn Thursday, council members voted to repeal the city's Tenant Bill of Rights to remain in compliance with new state rules. Now, the city is exploring what options remain. -
The Live Local Act is designed to accelerate the development of affordable housing, including portions of the law that require local governments to relinquish control over the zoning and land-use process. -
The housing information hotline rolled out by the city of Tampa in June 2022 was recently absorbed by the Tenant Services Team, the newest branch of the Housing and Community Development Department. -
The Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to increase interest rates means consumers will pay more for new- and used-car loans. -
Effective July 1, a new Florida law forbids municipalities from regulating tenant-landlord relationships, including ordinances that carve out stronger protections for renters. -
St. Petersburg recently published a dashboard that tracks planned and existing affordable housing projects. In June, the city of Tampa published a website that allows users to see city-owned lots that are available for development. -
A pilot project designed to improve access to fresh and healthy food for East Tampa residents has now become a regular program.
