Cathy Carter
As 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 Florida scrub jay is found only in the Sunshine State. A recent move of 48 young jays to an already established bird colony has scientists optimistic about their future. -
The organization works to combat the maternal health crisis of people of color by raising funds and awareness surrounding the need for care. -
Researchers reveal that social influencers are sharing unsubstantiated claims about the side effects of some birth control methods ranging from infertility to depression. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis' vetoes cut millions of dollars in funds for more than 600 organizations in Florida. -
Louis Virelli, a law professor at Stetson University, discusses the impact the controversial ruling in Alabama could have in Florida. -
Justices will determine whether voters will get the opportunity to decide constitutional limits on abortion in the state. -
Florida has the largest Haitian population in the country. The Tampa Museum of Art had been collecting Haitian objects for more than 20 years and is considered one of the more prominent holders of Caribbean art in the United States. -
The New College of Florida community has continued to push back against Gov. Ron DeSantis' overhaul of the institution. -
With the help of the community, local charity and arts organizations as well as volunteers, the Venice Theatre company launched its first show just a few months after the Category 4 storm moved through Venice. -
According to PEN America, during the 2022–23 school year, Florida's public schools banned more than 1,400 books across 33 school districts. -
The data focuses on key factors such as maternity care access and maternity care deserts by county, distance to birthing hospitals and access to family planning services. -
Abortion rights supporters have collected nearly half a million petition signatures for their campaign to place the issue before voters on the 2024 ballot.
