Meleah Lyden
Digital 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," best-selling author James Patterson talks about increasing children's reading literacy, how parents can help and his thoughts on some of the state's educational policies. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Tampa Police Benevolent Association President Brandon Barclay addressed revisions to the police department's immigration enforcement policies. -
The FBI said analysis of the package left outisde the visitors center this week is still ongoing. Energetic materials store a large amount of chemical energy, and can include explosive materials, fuel or propellants. -
Anthony Gilbert — known on social media as "Call Anthony" — spoke on "Florida Matters Live & Local" about why he wants to be Tampa's mayor. The election is set for next March. -
On "The Florida Roundup," Democratic congresswoman Kathy Castor of Tampa talks about why she opposes America's involvement in the war in Iran, offshore drilling and more. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Lt. Gov. Jay Collins explains why he's running to be the next governor, his passion for helping veterans transition into the workforce and more. -
Attorney General James Uthmeier called for "immediate reversal" of the policies no later than March 31. After that, he warns, there would be consequences. Mayor Jane Castor said they will review the state's concerns and evaluate the policies. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss why Hillsborough County schools are adding vape detectors in high schools and how it works. -
Florida awaits reimbursement for Everglades detention center. Why a critic says it's a 'distraction'On "The Florida Roundup," Eve Samples with Friends of the Everglades discussed the organization's lawsuit against the state for "Alligator Alcatraz" and more. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Charles "Coach Chuck" Price spoke about how his "Felons Ain't Failures" program and podcast got started, his passion for recidivism and more.
