Kerry Sheridan
Reporter/HostI cover health and K-12 education – two topics that have overlapped a lot since the pandemic began.
Every other week, you’ll hear me hosting the local portion of All Things Considered, live from our studios in Sarasota.
Before joining WUSF, I reported for Agence France-Presse (AFP), and had the chance to work in places like Nicosia, Tbilisi, Baku, Beirut, Cairo, Gaza and Jerusalem – as well as DC and Miami.
I’ve learned about the world by seeing some of it, and by talking to people. I strive to amplify diverse voices in our quest to inform the public through fact-based reporting.
And if we schedule an interview that I say will last about 15 minutes, expect it to go at least 30.
When I’m not on a story, you might find me chaperoning a field trip, honing my percussion skills, or sweating in a hot yoga studio.
You can reach me via email at sheridank@wusf.org, on X @kerrsheridan or by phone at 813-974-8663.
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The state department of health is holding a hearing on the rule change Thursday, Oct. 8 in Orlando. Commenters have two minutes each to speak. -
Most immunizations are mandated by legislation in Florida, but more recent vaccines dating to the 1980s and 1990s are governed by rules from the state health department, which are easier to change. -
El distrito escolar es el primero en el estado en lanzar esta tecnología integrada, la cual utiliza las cámaras de vigilancia existentes y las conecta con la policía y los servicios médicos de emergencia. -
The school district is the first in the state to launch the integrated technology that uses existing surveillance cameras and links them to police and EMS. -
Jolly is running for governor of Florida against Republican Byron Donalds. -
As part of the state surgeon general's push for "medical freedom," Florida wants to change rules that require four vaccines for schools, daycare and adult education programs. -
The letter reveals four separate investigations. All are closed except for one grievance, filed on Sept. 11. -
The disease was declared eliminated from the US in 2000, but outbreaks have increased in recent years as vaccine skepticism rises. -
One school board member says the investigations have a chilling effect on teachers throughout the district. -
The case has garnered attention because of the election season comments by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who has also in recent days targeted the New York Times for alleged bias and promoted Second Amendment gun rights.
