Leali Shalabi
WUSF/ USF Zimmerman School Digital News InternLeali Shalabi is a WUSF/ USF Zimmerman School digital news intern for the spring of 2021.
Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Leali is pursuing her bachelors degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in broadcasting and a minor in Criminology at the University of South Florida.
She credits her passion for journalism to the awareness it brings upon stories that would’ve never had light shed on them.
Leali hopes to one day become an anchor for a major news outlet.
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The CDC released a letter that outlines guidance, along with a potential restart date for cruises departing from U.S ports this summer. -
The Mayor's Advisory Committee identified the following areas to focus on: promote inclusive economic growth; reduce poverty; commit to racial equity; and emphasize educational opportunity. -
The COVID-19 vaccine availability has made brick-and-mortar learning a more attainable goal for the upcoming fall semester. -
The ACLU filed a class-action petition last week for the emergency release of people incarcerated in Manatee County Jail due to the leak of polluted water at a nearby phosphate plant. -
Statistics show child abuse reports dropped 18% nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an even steeper fall-off in Florida. But experts say this doesn’t mean there has been a decline in cases. -
The Tampa Tiger Bay Club hosted a virtual forum where local government leaders discussed how they’ve spent federal pandemic relief dollars. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed civics curriculum would exclude the critical race theory. One educator says the theory doesn’t cause hate based on race, but instead provides insight on why such hate occurs. -
Part of the reason is that the virus continues to disproportionately affect the Spanish community. -
According to authorities, a huge surge in fraud cases targeting seniors and other vulnerable populations affected by the pandemic has been reported. -
An affordable textbook campaign surveyed more than 5,000 students and showed the cost of textbooks is skyrocketing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
