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," PolitiFact chief correspondent Louis "Lou" Jacobson breaks down changes to the taxation of Social Security benefits. -
The watch is in effect as flooding could be caused by excessive rainfall, the NWS said. This is from Invest 93-L — an area of disturbed weather off Florida's east coast. -
With a $1.7 billion agreement in principle with Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski, the sale could be completed as early as September, according to The Athletic. The new ownership's preference is to play in Tampa. -
On "The Florida Roundup," Pinellas County's Jeff Brandes said he believes growth and competition in the property insurance market will help drive down costs. -
The Hillsborough County School Board unanimously voted to honor Henderson at her alma mater after the teacher, bookstore owner, community activist and champion for Black culture died in June at age 60. -
The 39-year-old downed 33 dogs and buns Friday, which was good enough for the woman's Mustard Belt. As expected, Joey Chestnut won the men's division by consuming 70½ weiners. -
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.
