Meleah Lyden
Digital News ProducerI was always that kid who asked the question, "Why?"
I'm sure it drove my family crazy. Constant question after question that now, as an adult, I'm sure most of them didn't even have a proper answer to.
But my curiosity was relentless.
It was that same drive for answers and a love for storytelling that helped me find my place in journalism.
I got my first taste at WUFT News in Gainesville. That's where I fell in love with public radio and the intimacy of audio storytelling. As a University of Florida student, I prioritized learning every storytelling tool I could get my hands on — from audio to video to digital/print.
After graduating from UF, I moved to Atlanta, to work at 11Alive News (WXIA-TV). I worked as a multiplatform producer on the assignment desk and as a digital content producer.
All these experiences helped foster a love of best creating a digital story that appeals to various senses and learning styles.
It also led me to WUSF to serve all of you in the Tampa Bay community as a digital news producer. You'll be finding me online, on social media and in the Wake Up Call newsletter.
Outside the news grind, I can be found checking out coffee shops, exploring nature or enjoying a good book.
I look forward to not only helping create stories that best serve you but also working to answer the "why?" questions your own inner child may be curious about.
Contact Meleah at 813-974-8647, on X @MeleahLyden or by email at mlyden@wusf.org.
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On "The Florida Roundup," Kate Payne with AP and Ted Hesson with Reuters talk about how the Everglades facility has been called temporary, but the timeline of its existence is unknown. -
El gobernador Ron DeSantis declaró que, en su opinión, algunas personas están utilizando los Everglades como un "pretexto" para oponerse a la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración. Asimismo, mencionó la posibilidad de replicar un plan similar en Camp Blanding, en el norte de Florida. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he believes people are trying to use the Everglades as a "pretext" for opposing immigration enforcement. He also mentioned there may be plans to do something similar at Camp Blanding in North Florida. -
It's anticipated to weaken and dissipate on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. -
On "The Florida Roundup," Shankar Vedantam of "Hidden Brain" provided insight on emotional states and how people can approach moments when they feel themselves getting upset discussing issues of importance to them. -
The Rays confirmed that they have begun exclusive discussions with a group led by billionaire Patrick Zalupski that also includes unspecified Tampa Bay investors. The local involvement could mean the team stays in the region. -
The Sun, which just captured the first USL Super League title, announced a vision for a year-round, waterfront venue to anchor majority owner Darryl Shaw's Ybor Harbor development. -
On "The Florida Roundup," journalists across the Sunshine State speak about the slowdown of home and condo sales and whether another housing crash could be on our horizon. -
Loved ones gathered at Rogers Park Golf Course to honor the legacy of Jim Dent, who died in May at age 85. He was one of the top Black golfers of his generation. -
Airside D is anticipated to cost an estimated $1.5 billion and is scheduled to open to the public in late 2028, according to a release.
