Stephanie Colombini
Your Florida EditorI’m the editor for Your Florida, a project focused on connecting people with state government and policies passed in Tallahassee that affect their lives. I’m passionate about highlighting community efforts to improve the quality of life in our state and am committed to holding those in power accountable when they fail to prioritize the needs of people they serve.
My role comes after years of reporting on health care and other issues for WUSF, NPR and KFF Health News. I’ve produced award-winning stories about topics including abortion rights, gun violence, Medicaid and the COVID-19 pandemic.
I joined the news team in 2016 and started out producing our weekly public affairs show Florida Matters. I went on to cover military and veterans affairs for the national reporting collaborative the American Homefront Project and served as a weekend host and midday news anchor.
I got my start in radio at WFUV while attending Fordham University in the Bronx. I also covered tri-state area news as a reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880. Some fun highlights include reporting from the field at Yankee Stadium and doing live coverage of the ball drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
I’m forever a New Yorker, but have loved calling Tampa home these past five years. You might see me around town rocking out to live music, enjoying our delicious craft beer scene or paddling out on the water in my kayak. Shoutout to my two fur babies, Frank and Hazel.
You can send me a message at scolombini@wusf.org or follow me on Instagram @StephCReports.
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Your Florida es un nuevo proyecto de WUSF enfocado en conectarte con el gobierno estatal. -
The Your Florida team will update you on legislative developments and invite you to participate in coverage by sharing your questions and comments about state government. -
Your Florida is a new project from WUSF focused on connecting you with state government. -
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The money will pay for efforts to prevent and treat opioid addiction, or fund services that help people in recovery. -
USF public health professor Donna Petersen says collaboration was critical in helping community leaders respond to the pandemic. In hindsight, she says interventions like shutdowns were in place too long. -
High vaccination rates can help prevent the spread of severe illnesses like measles and polio. But pediatricians say they're encountering more parents hesitant to get their kids immunized. -
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Financial stressors and other problems pile on during the holidays and increase the risk for domestic violence and child neglect. But help is available.
