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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El edificio de 115 años, ubicado frente a Columbus Drive de la fábrica J.C. Newman en Ybor City, fue alguna vez un lugar de encuentro para los trabajadores del cigarro. Actualmente se está llevando a cabo una renovación de $18.7 millones de dólares. -
The 115-year-old building, across Columbus Drive from the J.C. Newman factory in Ybor City, was once a gathering place for cigar workers. An $18.7 million renovation is underway. -
In the latest installment of the University of South Florida’s Debate-A-Bull speaker series, a panel of experts discussed the prospect of nixing state property taxes. -
La Ciudad de Tampa aprobó $1.8 millones en fondos del Área de Reurbanización Comunitaria (CRA) de East Tampa para que dueños con legado conviertan un lote baldío en viviendas asequibles. -
The City of Tampa approved $1.8 million in East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) funds for legacy owners to turn a vacant lot into affordable housing. -
A pesar de la reapertura del Gobierno federal, líderes de bancos de alimentos regionales afirman que no esperan que la demanda disminuya pronto. -
Despite the government reopening, leaders of regional food banks say they don't expect demand to slow anytime soon. -
Los legisladores federales lograron un acuerdo para reabrir el gobierno la noche del miércoles. No obstante, varios centros de Head Start en la región de Tampa Bay ya han cerrado y enviado al personal a casa. -
Federal lawmakers reached a deal to reopen the government Wednesday night. But several Head Start locations across the Tampa Bay region have already closed and sent staff home. -
United Way Suncoast recently distributed $350,000 to 24 community partners across the Tampa Bay region.
