Josuan Rodriguez
WUSF/ USF Zimmerman School Digital News InternJosuan Rodriguez is a WUSF/ USF Zimmerman School digital news intern for the spring of 2021.
Originally from Auburndale, Florida, he was raised in the Tampa Bay area.
After considering a multitude of different fields and career paths, Josuan has decided to work on becoming a member of the press.
He is a student in the USF Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications.
Ultimately, the desire to tell good stories is what drives Josuan to want to work in the media.
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Businesses on and near Pinellas County beaches are bracing for crowds all while attempting to follow safety regulations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic continues to plague officials at all levels — and Pasco County is receiving help to battle the problem.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing bipartisan criticism of playing politics with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Southwest Florida. The criticism stems from DeSantis’ recent selection of COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic sites in Charlotte and Manatee Counties.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested diverting additional vaccine doses to different counties if Manatee residents aren’t happy with the distribution plan.
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Despite the pandemic, fans packed downtown Tampa Wednesday to celebrate the Buccaneers’ second Super Bowl championship.
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The NFL has expressed concern over the sale of counterfeit tickets to the big game, as well as merchandise that is not officially licensed by the league.
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Low-income and disabled homeowners in Manatee County can now apply for a chance to receive financial assistance for housing repairs and rehabilitation.
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According to a recent USF survey, almost a quarter of Americans are not planning on getting vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime soon; many do not believe the vaccines are safe.