WUSF Staff

The station has now won the top honor for overall excellence in the regional contest two years in a row.

Memorial Day is May 25. From ceremonies to an honor fest and concert, here are options on what to do this holiday weekend.

WUSF’s journalists received first place honors in 13 categories and were finalists in another 10.

WUSF promotes four people — three to senior management director positions — and appointed a news director.

Laney joined the station in 2018 to strengthen its digital presence and help it reach new audiences. She replaces JoAnn Urofsky, who's retiring after 23 years as general manager.

Urofsky has been the station's general manager for 23 years overseeing tremendous growth and change.

The Sunshine State Awards is Florida’s largest journalism contest and recognizes the best writing, photography, and design for both professional and college journalists.

It's among the most respected journalism awards in the world, recognizing the station's commitment to public service above all else.

Licensed to the University of South Florida, WUSF is a nonprofit organization that provides news and information to the community for free. By law, it also serves as a broadcaster during state emergencies.

Since 1950, The Society of Professional Journalists have recognized the very best print, television, radio, and digital journalism in 12 Southeastern states.