Meghan Bowman
Community Engagement ReporterI love getting to know people and covering issues that matter most to our audience. I get to do that every day as WUSF’s community engagement reporter. I focus on Your Florida, a project connecting Floridians with their state government.
My journalism career began in 5th grade in my hometown St. Petersburg. I delivered my elementary school’s morning announcements and led the campus through the pledge of allegiance.
I took a different path for many years, enjoying a long career as a professional dancer. My life was full of feathers, sequins and choreography.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, I decided to rededicate my life to journalism and studied broadcast news at the University of South Florida. I worked at WUSF as an intern for more than a year reporting on local issues in the Tampa Bay area and fell in love with public radio.
After graduating in 2024, I served as assistant news director at WMNF Community Radio in Tampa before rejoining the WUSF team in 2025.
These days, you might find me in an open tap class, flying my drone around town or hanging with my husband and two kiddos.
I am excited to report on issues impacting you most. And this position gives me the ability to connect directly to you.
You can find me on most social media channels, by phone at 813-974-8635, or by email at bowman4@wusf.org.
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Facebook o TikTok pueden ser un buen lugar para mantenerse al tanto de los eventos actuales, pero hay mucha información incorrecta circulando. Your Florida comparte algunas maneras en las que puedes combatir la desinformación en redes sociales. -
Facebook or TikTok can be a great place to stay on top of current events, but there is a lot of incorrect information out there. Your Florida shares some ways you can combat misinformation on social media. -
Florida's regular legislative session was scheduled to finish on May 2. But lawmakers extended it to finish the budget and address certain proposals. Your Florida talked with people across the state about how they think the first 60 days went. -
After breaking from the Democratic Party, Sen. Jason Pizzo is now registered as no-party affiliation. Your Florida talked to a political analyst about why politicians may change parties while still in office. -
La legislación aprobada después del mortal colapso de un edificio en el 2021 tenía como objetivo mejorar la seguridad de los condominios en Florida. Pero el aumento de las inspecciones, los estudios y los cambios en las reservas de fondos han dejado a la gente lidiando con tarifas más altas. -
Legislation passed after a 2021 deadly building collapse aimed to improve the safety of condominiums in Florida. But the increased inspections, studies, and changes to funding reserves have left people grappling with higher fees. -
Environmentalists are holding events called "love fests" at Florida's state parks. They want lawmakers to prevent developments like pickleball courts and golf courses. -
Florida lawmakers use calendars to decide which bills get discussed. But with thousands of proposed measures and only 60 days in session — how does the system work? Your Florida breaks it down for you. -
Has your view of Elon Musk changed now that he is heading up DOGE? Those who do are being called to join picket lines in a "global day of protest" on March 29. -
The House and Senate websites offer tracking tools to help people follow proposed bills and state lawmakers.
