Gabriella Paul
ReporterI tell stories about living paycheck to paycheck for public radio at WUSF News. I’m also a corps member of Report For America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms.
I got my start in radio at WUFT in Gainesville, where I worked as a digital producer and taught digital production at the University of Florida. Also my alma mater, I graduated from UF with a degree in journalism and a minor in history. While there, I spent many hours in the archives and was later asked to co-author a presidential task force report on the university’s founding and racial legacies.
Outside of the newsroom (and the archives), you can find me exploring the nearest wildlife trail, beach or brewery. I grew up playing tennis, golf and beach volleyball. But I love trying new things, which right now looks like learning salsa and kickboxing.
I joined the team in June of 2022 and returned to my hometown of Tampa, where I report on a growing list of issues that working people face today: rent spikes, stagnant wages, food and job insecurity, and systemic inequities.
My goal is to invite members of the community who are living paycheck to paycheck to drive my reporting. It matters to me that my coverage resonates with those living these experiences.
For story ideas and news tips, you can reach me at gabriellamae@wusf.org or 813-419-3148.
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En Florida, se estima que alrededor de un millón de niños y más de 1,000 escuelas se verían afectados por los cambios propuestos a la Provisión de Elegibilidad Comunitaria y la verificación para el Programa Nacional de Almuerzo Escolar. -
In Florida, it’s estimated that around one million children and more than 1,000 schools could lose access to free meals if changes to the Community Eligibility Provision are adopted. -
Around 100,000 Pinellas County residents received SNAP benefits last year. The outcome of ongoing federal budget negotiations could change that. -
The estimated $80 million proposal is expected to bring affordable housing, a vocational training center, business space and infrastructure improvements to the industrial district by 2027. -
A total of $2.7 billion was allocated to local cities and counties in January to help with hurricane relief. HUD, which distributes those funds, is facing deep DOGE cuts, but there is no indication that money is at risk. -
The 2.5-acre cemetery, believed to be the city's first burial ground for African American residents, was created in 1901. In the mid-1920s, it was owned by white businessmen who sold parts for development. -
The first public screening of 'Razed' is on Saturday. The film by Roundhouse Creative Studio explores the broken promises made to residents of the Gas Plant district, where the Tropicana Field stands today. -
In some cases, residents are being charged more than double what they typically pay. Last week, city council members fast-tracked the issue for futher discussion on Feb. 20. -
En una votación de 7-0, el consejo reasignó $3.2 millones de dólares del Programa de Iniciativa de Vivienda Estatal (SHIP, por sus siglas en inglés) hacia la creación de un fondo para toda la ciudad. -
In a 7-0 vote, the council reallocated $3.2 million from State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) dollars toward the creation of a citywide fund.
