Amelie Horace
ProducerAs an engagement reporter and producer for "Florida Matters," my goal is to bring Floridians on our show and connect their stories with the greater community. I want our listeners to not just feel like the show is for them, but literally about them, and hope they feel inspired to reach out and tell us about their lives.
After an interest in photography and yearbook throughout my childhood, I decided to seriously pursue journalism as my major at Mercer University. I focused on local news, travel journalism, and infrastructure issues in rural communities while studying abroad and reporting for The Macon Newsroom. I also covered economic success, breaking news, arts and culture, while interning at 13WMAZ, Macon’s CBS station, and as intern for Macon Magazine and Macon Arts Alliance.
In my senior year, I started a podcast on Waffle House and its cultural impact on society as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. This experience really fueled my passion for audio storytelling and eventually led me to WUSF after I graduated in 2025.
As someone who was born and bred in Georgia, Florida is not too much of a culture shock, but I am excited to be much closer to water. When I’m not at work, I’m probably reading contemporary romances, playing with my guinea pigs, or trying new foods.
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Host Matthew Peddie and guests dig into the drop in drug deaths, hurricane season, the nationwide “No Kings” protests and heartwarming hero dogs. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we take a look at how the local Jewish community is responding to the Gaza ceasefire, the charter school takeover debate and the magic of a local theater production. -
"Florida Matters Live & Local" host Matthew Peddie dives into the Tampa area's cooling housing market, Tallahassee’s topics, an underwater experiment and a diploma worth waiting for. -
"Live & Local" explores Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates, a reform school graduation story, Gilbert King's latest book, and catch up on Tampa sports. -
From navigating school traffic and soaring housing costs to defining Brandon’s spirit and exploring the surreal world of Dalí, have a listen on what shapes daily life across Tampa Bay. -
On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we’re talking about Florida’s government shutdown and unpaid workers, uncertainty over vaccine mandates, and the growing debate over books being pulled from schools. -
On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," guests join us to discuss the Rays’ stadium plans and property tax pressures. -
From rising grocery costs to fewer Canadian snowbirds and vibrant local volunteer bands, "Florida Matters Live & Local" explores how economics, travel and community life shape everyday experiences. -
On "Live & Local, we explore Hillsborough County’s DOGE audit, New College’s rising costs, safety in houses of worship and the legacy of the trailblazing nurses for the Tuskegee Airmen. -
What do rising power bills, soccer fans, highway chaos and Tampa’s twist on Oktoberfest have in common? They’re all part of today’s “Florida Matters: Live & Local,” with Matthew Peddie.
