Gabriella Paul
ReporterI tell stories about living paycheck to paycheck for public radio at WUSF News. I’m also a corps member of Report For America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms.
I got my start in radio at WUFT in Gainesville, where I worked as a digital producer and taught digital production at the University of Florida. Also my alma mater, I graduated from UF with a degree in journalism and a minor in history. While there, I spent many hours in the archives and was later asked to co-author a presidential task force report on the university’s founding and racial legacies.
Outside of the newsroom (and the archives), you can find me exploring the nearest wildlife trail, beach or brewery. I grew up playing tennis, golf and beach volleyball. But I love trying new things, which right now looks like learning salsa and kickboxing.
I joined the team in June of 2022 and returned to my hometown of Tampa, where I report on a growing list of issues that working people face today: rent spikes, stagnant wages, food and job insecurity, and systemic inequities.
My goal is to invite members of the community who are living paycheck to paycheck to drive my reporting. It matters to me that my coverage resonates with those living these experiences.
For story ideas and news tips, you can reach me at gabriellamae@wusf.org or 813-419-3148.
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The family of Palestinian American Sayfollah Musallet, 20, say he was beaten to death while visiting relatives. His family demands the U.S. State Department investigate and hold those responsible accountable. -
Congress is close to cutting at least $200 billion from SNAP over 10 years and shifting some of the remaining costs to states. A single mom in Tampa says that would impact her ability to feed her kids. -
At a public hearing before the vote, around 30 residents urged commissioners to vote against an ordinance repealing the local affordable housing act. -
Republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes aprobaron recientemente su versión que realizaría recortes históricos a Medicaid y al Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria. El debate sobre la medida ahora pasa al Senado. -
Officials said the cost to replace them is a significant drain on resources at the start of hurricane season. -
On May 30, the Trump administration sent a finalized budget request to Congress proposing a 43% cut to rental assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). -
Floridians can receive a weekly benefit up to $275 if their employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to a major disaster. -
House Republicans recently passed their version that would make historic cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Debate over the measure now moves to the Senate. -
In a 5-2 vote on Wednesday, county commissioners decided to repeal an ordinance that created the local affordable housing fund, also known as HOPE funds. -
Recortes al programa de asistencia alimentaria podrían socavar Fresh Access Bucks, el cual ha tenido éxito abordando postres alimentarios nutricionales y apoyando a productores locales.
