Carl Lisciandrello
Assistant News DirectorI wasn't always a morning person.
After spending years as a nighttime sports copy editor and page designer, I made the move to digital editing in 2000. Turns out, it was one of the best moves I've ever made.
I'm the Assistant News Director - Digital, which means I'm up before the crack of dawn, working with our Morning Edition hosts to ensure that those who wake up with me get the latest news from our amazing staff. I also oversee the news content across our WUSF websites and on social media, and looking forward to our efforts to make community engagement a larger focus of our mission and making your voices heard.
I spent nearly 40 years in newspapers, starting as a clerk and part-time reporter at the Clearwater Sun (what a great learning experience). I worked for nearly 30 years in various roles at The Tampa Tribune, finishing my time there as Digital Editor before joining the Tampa Bay Times in a similar role and making the move to public radio in June 2019.
I'm originally from Piscataway, N.J., but moved to Pinellas County before my sophomore year in high school (I won't mention the year; suffice it to say I'm practically a Florida native). I'm a graduate of Countryside High, St. Petersburg (Junior when I was there) College, and the University of Florida.
You might see me strolling down Main Street in Safety Harbor (I highly recommend a sunrise at the Safety Harbor Pier or sunset on Dunedin Causeway), enjoying a cigar with my buddies, or working the register in the cafe at Harborside Christian Church on Sunday mornings.
Contact Carl at 813-974-8661, on Twitter at @carlmarksWUSF, or email clisciandrel@wusf.org
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Visitors can return starting Oct. 26 as cleanup from hurricanes Helene and Milton continues. -
He said 45 people were arrested on charges including looting, armed robbery and vandalism, while a three-day operation resulted in arrests involving unlicensed contractors. -
Residents in those counties will be able to water twice a week. Some cities and counties are keeping once-a-week watering restrictions by local ordinance. -
En una carta a los estudiantes, facultad y personal, la presidenta de la USF, Rhea Law, dijo que la universidad "no permitirá actos violentos, disruptivos o agresivos" en el campus. -
They tell AAA that gas will soon be delivered 24/7 to stations across the state. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced several sites opening in the Tampa Bay area will make up to 10 gallons of free gas available. -
Conditions are expected to worsen later Wednesday morning as Milton nears Florida's west coast. -
County officials warn residents should not just return it to the beach, as it could be contaminated. -
As so many residents across the greater Tampa Bay region were devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, WUSF would like to share your experience. -
Several organizations are available to assist residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. You can also offer your help in various ways.
