Kiley Petracek
WUSF Rush Family Radio News internGoing into eighth grade, I was accepted into yearbook class.
I had applied on a whim, infatuated with the combination of my two interests: writing and photography.
The rest is history.
I was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Wilmington, North Carolina just before high school. There I was still heavily involved in the yearbook, working my way up to Editor-in-Chief.
Once I began interviewing other students for the sports section, something clicked. Being able to talk to people, ask them lengthy questions, and take a deep dive into their stories has always been such a privilege that this field unlocks.
I moved to Tampa nearly four years ago in pursuit of my BA in Journalism and BA in Advertising & Public Relations with a Public Relations concentration at The University of Tampa.
I’ve kept myself incredibly busy, and am now the Editor-in-Chief of The University of Tampa’s student newspaper, The Minaret.
My academic experience has included a semester abroad in Athens, Greece, working as Scheduling Manager at the university’s call center, getting scuba certified, and writing… a lot.
I’m excited to continue learning about writing and reporting as a WUSF Rush Family News Intern — and sharing others’ stories.
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The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts will introduce a new restaurant, cafe, bar and a terrace with a large arch facing the downtown Tampa Riverwalk. -
The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts will introduce a new restaurant, cafe, bar and a terrace with a large arch facing the downtown Tampa Riverwalk.
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There have been no official proposals for what the Bucs will do once their lease ends in 2028, but ownership is talking about stadium improvements, not a replacement. -
MOSI's new planetarium takes the place of the IMAX theater, which hasn't been used since 2017. -
Noventa y siete de las 140 agencias policiales que han firmado acuerdos 287(g) con ICE se encuentran en Florida. "The Florida Roundup" analiza la colaboración. -
Ninety-seven of the 140 law enforcement agencies that have signed 287 (g) agreements with ICE are in Florida. "The Florida Roundup" discusses the collaboration. -
For the first time in their 27-year history, the Rays will be playing home games outside. The Tampa ballpark will host the team's first pregame flyover — but could cause its first official rain delays. -
The city of Tampa is distributing over $3 million in funds to assist with mortgage payments, insurance deductibles, and out-of-pocket repair costs. -
More than any other state, a majority of LGBTQ+ Florida teens and young adults have considered moving out of the state, according to a recent study. -
The cost to build USF's new on-campus football stadium — currently approved for $340 million — might go up.
