Lily Belcher
WUSF Rush Family Radio News internAt 16 years old, I was walking into businesses and getting interviews. My dad was still driving me places, my phone cover was pink and sparkly and I had entirely no idea what I was doing, but it was something that came naturally to me.
I fell in love with talking to people and hearing their stories. Turning those conversations into words was an easy way to turn my love of storytelling into a career.
I am double majoring in mass communications and professional and technical communications at the University of South Florida.
I am also the managing editor for The Oracle, the university’s student newspaper on the Tampa campus.
As a WUSF intern, I hope to dip my toes into the world of radio and meet new people in the areas I’ll cover.
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Chemical analysis revealed a mixture of psychotropic plants, alcohol and bodily fluids in the mug, which is thought to be used in rituals. The mug is decorated with the face of the demon Bes. -
The Southern Arts Relief and Recovery Fund is awarding flexible grants to artists who were impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. -
Bring a new pet home with free adoptions and foster programs offered by Tampa Bay area shelters. -
A Pasadena Fundamental Elementary teacher died last month. Shortly after, seven of the school’s classrooms were vacated while the building underwent air-conditioning repairs and air-quality testing. -
Our Lady of the Rosary in Land O' Lakes is one Catholic Church that will ring its bells to mark the reopening of Notre Dame this weekend. -
SBA disaster loan applications for damage caused by Hurricane Helene need to be in by Nov. 27. Loans help fill the gap between what insurance and FEMA has paid and what people need to rebuild. -
The Life in Media Survey will collect data from thousands of preteens over the next quarter century, measuring how using digital media changes attitude, behavior and health throughout their lives. -
The greater Tampa Bay region is still recovering from Debby, Helene and Milton. Here are how many buildings were affected in each county. -
You should check the status of your mail-in ballot to make sure your vote will count this year. Check your local Supervisor of Elections website to make sure there are no issues with your signature. -
Tampa International Airport received federal funding for its new “state-of-the-art” terminal. Airside D, a $1.5 million project, is set to open in 2028.
