Sky Lebron
Reporter/HostI’m a host for WUSF, primarily for our daily, five-minute podcast The Bay Blend. It’s a fun time, giving you the news, culture and events going on the in the Tampa Bay area while telling a couple jokes on the way (the jokes land like 50% of the time). I’m also the back-up host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered. I’m pretty much the Kyle Trask of WUSF, except I’ve actually been used in the last few years.
After graduating from the University of Florida, I got my public radio start in Jacksonville working as a reporter for WJCT News. I started there at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of the topics I covered had to do with its influences on nearly every aspect of life.
Following my time in Jacksonville, I returned to UF and worked as the Morning Edition newscaster and a multimedia producer for their local NPR affiliate, WUFT-FM. I launched a few student-run podcasts, worked on long-form reporting, and even taught a couple of classes, while also being on-air every weekday morning.
I grew up in Hollywood in Broward County, but have now lived across different cities in the state for about 10 years now. Florida just can’t get rid of me. When I’m not reporting or hosting, you can catch me broadcasting college athletics for a few schools across the state. In my down time, you might find me on a random basketball court airballing shots (I swear I made one as soon as you stopped looking), hanging with my friends, or my cat Faye. She just so happens to be the coolest cat the in the world.
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It’s time for the Florida Python Challenge, when novices and pros traipse the Everglades to hunt for the invasive species. Last year's winner talks about what goes on during the event. -
Before transferring from Stanford, the Bulls’ Mudia Reuben used his name, image and likeness earnings to start a nonprofit that is bringing clean water to Nigerian villages where his family has roots. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $810 million from the state budget. A large portion of that involved water infrastructure and flood mitigation. How will that decision affect residents? -
Public transportation is a big problem in the area, but the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is trying to make it a little easier to get across the bay – especially if you need to catch a flight in Tampa. -
As prices rise, the math of living just isn’t adding up for many Florida families. Now comes word of a connection between housing costs and foster children being kept from their parents. -
On "The Bay Blend," meet Billy and Maria Dillinger of Ezee Dogs. It's a mobile hot dog cart and they're often in the parking lot of the West Pasco Government Center. -
There are a few new laws going into effect on Wednesday. Well, more than a few. There are 140. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Tampa to sign the budget for the coming year. -
On "The Bay Blend," we checked out the Funnel Vision food truck. It's a unique take on funnel cakes and fried chicken. Owner Zachary Joseph said he calls it a "naughty kitchen" because it's the type of food for a cheat day. -
"The Bay Blend" is highlighting unique food trucks around the region. One stop: 100% plant-based Mexican food. -
After receiving hundreds of votes in our poll, we can give our Bay Blend manatee a name. The winner might come as a bit of a surprise.
