Carl Lisciandrello

The last time I had all my presents bought and wrapped a week before Christmas? That's right, never.

New on @wusf: Impending restrictions on gender-affirming care and the impact on youth, law could jeopardize Florida's rental boat industry, and a rainy week ahead of a holiday cold blast. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

New on @wusf: @PortTampaBay sees a boom in cruises, foreclosures and evictions could be on the rise in 2023, breaking down the property insurance overhaul, and Thursday's destructive storms make way for a cooler weekend. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

As just heard on @MorningEdition: Gov. DeSantis won't discuss a possible run for the GOP presidential nomination, but his fundraising and upcoming book release likely represent a stealth campaign. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/2022-12-14/the…

New on @wusf: The latest on Tampa's wastewater efforts, Pine Island residents upset over lack of Ian assistance, Ian loan deadline extended, and a battle over how librarians should screen school books. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

Had no idea there was also a Clearwater, Kansas, an hour and a half south of Tampa, Kansas, until my Kansas-native fiance pointed it out.

New on @wusf: Deal reached to end Sarasota school superintendent's contract, how increases to Social Security benefits will impact area seniors, higher electric bills are coming, and (have to say it): They're not in Tampa, Kansas, anymore. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

I don’t like high ladders. That is all.

New on @wusf: More kids are struggling with suicidal thoughts, a rare panther killing in Hillsborough, hurricanes are unearthing shipwrecks, and what should the public look for in the Tropicana Field proposals? wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

Here are the details from the four firms that have submitted plans to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District and Tropicana Field site. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/economy-busine…

Tampa's police chief resigns, Nick Bollettieri dies, USF is introducing its new football coach, and HART votes to keep its director amid an investigation into allegations of a "toxic workplace" ... and it isn't even noon yet.

Here's our story after O'Connor was placed on administrative leave last week. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/courts-law/202…

New on @wusf: The Andrew Warren trial ends, Ian damage forces Rays to seek a new spring home in 2023, troubles with Hillsborough's bus agency, and Tampa PD's chief could face discipline after she flashes her badge during a traffic stop. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

WATCH: @TampaPD Chief Mary O'Connor could face disciplinary action after she was seen on body-cam video flashing her badge following a traffic stop in Pinellas County. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/courts-law/202…

New on @wusf: Sarasota's school superintendent won't be fired but is stepping down, Pasco seeks feedback on a proposed a 37-mile trail, a promising Alzheimer's drug, and how @MoteMarineLab scientists found a treatment for diseased coral. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

New on @wusf: @FentriceForFL on how Democrats can rebound, Clearwater's getting a new transit hub, a new Rodin exhibit @MFAStPete, and why 911 dispatchers won't get $1,000 bonuses. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

Office chatter: Getting a valuable lesson on voice-to-text. Basically it's just older folks like me who actually use it. (And for those of you who end your texts with periods: stop).

This just sounds like a nightmare.

An Election Night tradition, even while working a remote shift

Civic duty complete. Now to decide between frozen pizza or takeout for my Election Night remote shift. #WUSFVotes