Julia Saad
WUSF-USF Zimmerman Rush Family Digital News internIf you bumped into 13-year-old me and told me I would be a news reporter, not a dystopian science fiction writer, my younger self would have laughed.
As a University of South Florida student journalist, I served as the news editor for The Oracle, writing about campus events, protests and initiatives for two years.
Now, I have the opportunity to zoom out and chase stories in other zip codes.
Finding special characters and leaders who show up for their community will be my focus as the WUSF-USF Zimmerman digital news intern.
And after I clock out, I settle in with a crocheting project and turn on NPR’s Tiny Desk videos.
You can follow me on Instagram at @ju.saad
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Across the greater Tampa Bay region, officials are reminding everyone to be safe and ready for the next storm by trimming your trees. -
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is promoting a federal regulation after the Florida legislature signed a ban on local heat protections. -
The Florida Department of Education released the 2023-24 school grades report this week. One of the highlights for the greater Tampa Bay region was Pinellas County's first districtwide A in two decades of reports. -
In a statement, a USF spokeswoman said visitors questioning the display led the administration “to look into [the] processes” of selecting all flags. -
Florida residents should prepare for a storm by having a two-week supply of food and medication for their pets. An appropriate-sized crate while evacuating and transporting pets is also a must. -
The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department took part in the 15th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at four city pools. -
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is experiencing an overflow, in part due to the cost of keeping petsThere are 600 pets there, which means all the kennels and cages in the Tampa building have a name tag – and a friendly face looking for a new home. -
Hillsborough health officials offered up to five free boxes to people who stopped by tables set up outside their downtown Tampa office’s entrance. -
Tampa International Airport officials expect a four percent increase in summer travel compared to 2023. Starting on Memorial Day weekend, TPA will see an average of about 71,000 passengers a day.
