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 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. -
Over the past several months, WUSF has researched what's behind rising electricity costs and what — if anything — can be done about them. -
Rising electricity prices are part of a statewide trend driven by consecutive rate hikes, high energy consumption, and a system that lets investor-owned utilities pass on costs to customers. -
The controversial policy, which has since been removed from the University of Tampa's website, restricted participation in groups that are not recognized by the school. -
Autoridades de la USF y líderes locales se reunieron el 8 de septiembre para poner en marcha la remodelación de un terreno de 30 acres que formaba parte del antiguo campo de golf de la universidad. -
USF officials and local leaders gathered on Sept. 8 to kick off the redevelopment of a 30-acre site that was part of the college's defunct golf course.
