Gabriella Paul
Reporter / HostI tell stories about history and equity across the greater Tampa Bay region. In my reporting, which spans everything from Ybor City's cigar-rolling tradition to AI's impact on Gen Z job seekers, I aim to answer the question: How did we get here?
I got my start in radio as a digital producer at WUFT News in Gainesville, where I earned my degree in journalism and a minor in history from the University of Florida. As a student, I spent many hours in the archives at the George A. Smathers Library investigating the university’s ties to slavery during its founding as the East Florida Seminary. The findings, which were published in the university’s undergraduate history journal, ultimately prompted the creation of a presidential task force to document UF’s relationship with African American and Native American populations.
Today, my goal is to spotlight the local history, culture and social issues that shape the greater Tampa Bay region for a radio audience. You’ll also hear me occasionally hosting the local news for WUSF on All Things Considered and the Bay Blend podcast.
Outside of the newsroom, you're likely to find me at my public library, outside with my dog or at the tennis courts.
For story ideas and news tips, you can reach me at gabriellamae@wusf.org or 813-419-3148.
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The 170-unit Linden apartments, slated to open in summer 2028, will rent to Tampa General Hospital and USF Health employees earning between 80% and 120% of the area's median income. -
A Wednesday night ruling in a federal court case brought by CAIR refuses to reverse the state's "terrorist" designation. Despite ongoing legal action, as of Nov. 5, the Muslim civil rights group's operations and funding are suspended. -
In a momentous victory over former state Rep. Mike Beltran, Rep. Kathy Castor held her congressional seat representing District 14, which was redrawn by the Florida Legislature this year. -
The population in Manatee County has grown by around 17% since 2020. With it has come certain growing pains, like rising home prices, traffic congestion and lagging public infrastructure. -
Citing a 2017 memo, Manatee County prohibited the League of Women Voters' of Manatee County from distributing its nonpartisan voter guides in public libraries ahead of the midterm election. -
The new rules standardize the operation of golf carts along public roads in unincorporated Pasco County. -
World War II flight officer Daniel Keel is among the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. He recently attended a chartering ceremony for Tampa Bay's chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. as a guest of honor. -
Ahead of its 100th anniversary celebration, the movie palace completed an authentic restoration of the historic Duncan Auditorium. An open house is scheduled for Sunday. -
A new exhibit at the Henry B. Plant Museum called "Cigar City Cinema, Tampa Goes to the Movies, 1897-1936" is open to the public. WUSF's Gabriella Paul explores it with museum director Charles Groh. -
The Rays open the AL Division Series on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Excitement is building in the area, but the hype in Tampa isn't only because the team has eyes on a World Series title.
