Cathy Carter
ReporterAs a reporter, my goal is to tell a story that moves you in some way. To me, the best way to do that begins with listening. Talking to people about their lives and the issues they care about is my favorite part of the job.
I grew up in Boston, but have since learned to pronounce the letter R at the end of words that have them.
Before coming to Florida and WUSF, I worked as the local Morning Edition host at the NPR station in Delaware, and I enjoy doing that here on occasion. I also spent time reporting for the NPR station in Washington, D.C., and was a music host at XM Satellite Radio.
When I’m not reporting about people and places in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I’m probably on a local nature trail, at a museum or watching a baking show.
Contact Cathy at 813-974-8638, on Twitter @catcartreports or by email at ccarter@wusf.org
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The board saw a big change in January, when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed six conservative trustees, who quickly fired the college's then president, and appointed former state education commissioner Richard Corcoran. -
A number of initiatives across the state aim to highlight the growing concern some parents and others have about book removals in public schools.
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The student-led event on Thursday is an additional graduation celebration for New College seniors.
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Under Florida law, police can pull over and ticket drivers for playing music too loud. One historically black neighborhood is working with police to enforce the law without endangering the people who break it.
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New College students plan an alternative commencement with ex-Trump appointee speaking at graduationDr. Scott Atlas was chosen by New College of Florida interim president Richard Corcoran to address seniors at a May 19 graduation ceremony in Sarasota.
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Funding from NOAA will help restore 10 sites along Florida’s coral reef, just off of the Florida Keys.
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Hundreds of protestors, some holding signs reading 'Protect Professors; Resist Fascism' gathered on the New College campus ahead of the meeting.
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Between July and December 2022, the free speech advocacy group PEN America reports Florida school districts banned 357 titles.
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Hillsborough judge replaced after controversial abortion ruling is running for Florida Supreme CourtThe state's highest court is expected to hear a lawsuit over Florida's 15-week abortion ban in the coming months.
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The government complex sits on four acres along the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton.
