Clara Rokita Garcia
WUSF Rush Family Radio News internI first discovered my passion for communications through musical theatre. At the age of 14, I began performing in shows, which introduced me to the power of storytelling and connecting with audiences.
That love for expression eventually led me to journalism, where I found a new way to tell meaningful stories, this time through writing and reporting.
I was born and raised in Brazil and moved to the United States in 2022 to study at the University of South Florida. I am majoring in Integrated Public Relations and Advertising, and double majoring in English Literature.
I also serve as Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle, USF’s student newspaper, where I’ve developed my reporting, editing and leadership skills.
This summer at WUSF, I’m excited to explore radio journalism, develop my on-air presence and help bring stories to life through sound.
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History professor David Johnson decided it was time to take the stories in the University of South Florida's collection and share them with the public. -
Even though a state-designated lab had been compiling data on human trafficking since it was established in 2019, the report released this month is the first of its kind. -
Construction on the Safety Harbor Pier was set to begin when Hurricane Helene rolled in a few months after Hurricane Debby, and destroyed it. -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that researchers are still on the lookout for things other than mites that could be affecting hives. -
El plan es colocar los DEA en los complejos deportivos y parques más concurridos del condado, así como en los más remotos. El personal de Parques y Recreación del condado de Hillsborough debe recibir capacitación en el uso de los DEA. -
The plan is to put the AEDs at the county’s busiest sports complexes and parks, as well as the most remote ones. Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation staff are required to receive AED training. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the new laws will bring relief to residents who advocated for them. But there might need to be some “clean-up” when the legislature meets next year. -
A proposal to transfer control of the Ringling from Florida State University to New College of Florida was not included in this year’s legislative budget. -
Data showed those polled are comfortable with AI being used for administrative tasks, but they were “far less” comfortable with the idea of AI administering medication or making a diagnosis on its own. -
With Tampa about to have fewer outbound summer flights, some travel influencers said this could be an opportunity for residents to explore their home state.
