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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Mayor Jane Castor established a task force last year in an attempt to change the Tampa Police Department by improving relations with the public, as well as beginning changes to police training. -
After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the St. Pete Pride celebration will be back in June with some changes.
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Superintendent Addison Davis talked about what the district will have to do to address a $100 million deficit — and that includes layoffs.
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Forward Pinellas hosted a virtual presentation highlighting the county’s traffic safety issues, as well as potential solutions to help reduce injuries and deaths.
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The University of South Florida has been picked to host the regional headquarters for a virus research coalition, which will help develop new strategies to fight against infectious diseases.
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The proposed bill would increase penalties for participating in any violent or disorderly assembly, including a ban on working for the state, as well as allowing no bond or bail for anyone charged with a crime related to rioting or looting.
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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.
