Kayla Kissel
WUSF Rush Family Radio News internI’m a very curiosity-driven person; if I’m not asking questions, something is wrong.
I became a journalist when I realized I could use my superpower of being nosy as a job. The more I dove into the craft, the more I fell in love with it. It soon became more than just being nosy, it became an art form for me. The fast-paced rhythm of a newsroom or the intrigue of unfolding a story led me to discover my true passion.
I’m currently a junior at the University of Central Florida, studying broadcast journalism. I’m a member of the RTDNA (Radio Television Digital News Association) chapter at the university, which led me to some amazing connections in the community.
I have worked with WUCF TV’s Florida Road Trip as a production intern and with NPR’s NextGenRadio.
Now I’m putting my hand into the world of audio journalism. I really enjoy capturing sound and having the mobility that radio allows.
I am excited to learn from the talented people at WUSF, and I can’t wait to see where my time with them takes me.
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The changes have drawn criticism from educators, parents and community members over how evolution and human-caused climate change will be taught, as well as whether teachers will have enough time to cover the material. -
It was part of a code red drill in which staff members are testing a wearable device designed to speed up emergency responses. The system is already in several Florida districts, including Hillsborough and Pinellas. -
The Florida Board of Education voted Wednesday to require public school districts and charter schools to add artificial intelligence requirements to their internet safety policies. -
The removals were reported in 10 of Florida's 67 school districts, but Clay and Escambia accounted for more than 60 percent. Only Polk, with 33 books, reported removals among Tampa Bay area districts. -
Despite temperatures inside food trucks reaching triple digits, and the health risks that come with that, some food truck chefs said their passion outweighs the heat. -
El informe propone políticas para ampliar el acceso a la inscripción dual a grupos de estudiantes subrepresentados. -
A Florida man is making his mark on Tampa with handmade hats. Ash Dudney is one of the only creators in the state and hunts invasive species to use as adornments for his unique pieces. -
Sexually transmitted disease rates in the state are on the rise, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In particular, Florida ranks 14th on the CDC's national list when it comes to congenital syphilis. -
An open letter to Floridians about a parasite in monarch butterflies has become controversial as some researchers suggest removing milkweed entirely will prevent the spread; others suggest that people should plant more. -
An open letter from a researcher reveals that Floridians could be inadvertently contributing to the spread of a life-threatening parasite among monarch butterflies.
