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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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. -
Tampa Bay area schools lost necessary classroom time after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Now, the school districts have to find a way to make up instructional hours. -
City of Tampa officials said they are working around the clock to have piles of household and vegetative debris cleared. But Mayor Jane Castor urged residents to be patient. -
Mailing in your ballot this year will cost $1.01. Some counties pay the postage for you. Others don't. -
Supervisors of elections are working with voters to help them cast their ballots and "make their voices heard." -
Several counties are emphasizing how seriously threats are being taken and highlighting their added security measures. -
Facing declining enrollment at three schools, the Pasco County School Board unanimously voted last week to move the students to a combined K8 school site.
