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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Recent rule changes mean Florida's public universities and colleges will have to verify that all their students are legally in the United States. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," author Amaris Castillo explains her upbringing behind her book "Bodega Stories." -
El condado reportó 59 de los 73 casos registrados en el estado en lo que va del año, según el informe semanal más reciente del 23 al 29 de agosto. Esto representa 29 casos más en comparación con el informe anterior. Existen tres pasos importantes para la prevención. -
The county reported 59 of the state's 73 cases this year as of the latest weekly update from Aug. 23-29. That 29 more than the previous update. There are three important steps for prevention. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," George Levesque addresses several topics, including the historic renovation that's scheduled to be completed in October and what brought him to Tampa in June. -
Airport officials said that after further evaluation, they ultimately decided not to adopt the TSA Gold+ model. -
On "The Florida Roundup," NASA's Jeremy Perkins talked about the goal of the telescope before its launch at the end of the month. -
This author's graphic novel highlights 'Operation Pedro Pan' and Cuban children's journey to AmericaOn "Florida Matters Live & Local," author Andre Frattino talks about the influences behind his graphic novel "We Are Pan." -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," hear about the controversy over Flock cameras and why one man is taking his time blocking them. -
El aeropuerto indicó que esta adición ayudará a mejorar el proceso del punto de control de seguridad. Se espera que CLEAR+ se lance en las cuatro terminales Airside este otoño.
