Cathy Carter
Reporter/HostAs a reporter, my goal is to tell a story that moves you in some way. To me, the best way to do that begins with listening. Talking to people about their lives and the issues they care about is my favorite part of the job.
I grew up in Boston, but have since learned to pronounce the letter R at the end of words that have them.
Before coming to Florida and WUSF, I worked as the local Morning Edition host at the NPR station in Delaware, and I enjoy doing that here on occasion. I also spent time reporting for the NPR station in Washington, D.C., and was a music host at XM Satellite Radio.
When I’m not reporting about people and places in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I’m probably on a local nature trail, at a museum or watching a baking show.
Contact Cathy at 813-974-8638, on X @catcartreports or by email at ccarter@wusf.org
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Modern art master David Hockney died in June. Now, the Tampa Museum of Art presents an exhibit featuring some of his most celebrated works. -
As our staff focuses on WUSF’s annual fall pledge drive this week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is presenting some of our favorite interviews from the past few months. -
The Florida scrub jay is found only in the Sunshine State. A recent move of 48 young jays to an already established bird colony has scientists optimistic about their future. -
In 1995, The Ringling Museum received a treasure trove of German archival documents found in the family home of Ringling’s art dealer. Two Ringling alums followed the clues. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," former FBI agent Al Scudieri discussed his book "A Fortunate Fed: Behind the Scenes in the Life of an FBI Agent" and more. -
Residents in Arcadia woke to reports of ICE agents heading to their neighborhood. Our immigration reporter explains what happened, what authorities confirmed and how the operation affected the community. -
In 1949, four young African Americans were falsely accused of raping a white teen in Lake County. The Groveland Four, as they became known, were posthumously exonerated in 2021. But can justice delayed ever be served? -
From a proposed Polk County data center to an invasive pest threatening crops, environmental challenges are mounting across Florida. Let’s get some details on those environmental stories. -
State Rep. Dotie Joseph says she didn’t have a run for governor on her bingo card. Yet, here she is in a crowded field vying against David Jolly for the Democratic nomination. -
Lynn Goldsmith's "Shared Light" takes visitors on a garden pathway lined with fine art photographs of flowers. Inside, images of the gardens' artist in residence, rock legend Patti Smith, hang next to equally dramatic floral images.
