Casey Chapter
Casey Chapter is a graduate student at Florida State University studying Public Interest Media & Communication. She got her start in journalism at the FSView & Florida Flambeau, where she served as a reporter, News Editor, and eventually Managing Editor. She has previously reported on COVID-19 and K-12 education for the Tallahassee Democrat, and currently serves as the Managing Editor of the Florida Student News Watch, a journalism program that aims to get students and recent graduates' work published with a focus on environmental reporting. She is part of the 16th class of Education Writers Association fellows. Casey's passions include food, environmental sustainability, and alternative music.
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An ethics hearing for former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is set for this Wednesday. It examines whether Gillum violated state ethics law.At issue is…
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Florida workers and union members are pushing for a $15 minimum wage. But it may not be an easy feat in the state.For low-wage workers like Lillian Hall,…
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How much say should local governments have in passing regulations? That’s been a battle going back years in the legislature. Now, lawmakers are again…
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Leon County is trying to shore up some of its affordable housing units. The Housing Finance Authority (HFA) of Leon County is trying to secure $13 million…
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Florida lawmakers want to educate students about human trafficking and child abuse. In 2018, Florida ranked 3rd in the nation for reports of human…
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The Florida legislature is moving forward with a bill that aims to make first responders more efficient. Under the bill, 911 calls could be transferred…
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The Florida Children & Youth Cabinet met to discuss children’s needs, from mental to dental health. Each agency in the Cabinet laid out their goals for…
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It’s now March, and Panama City Beach is gearing up for Spring Break. But unlike years past, this tourist season is especially important to the area’s…
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The Florida House is weighing funding for building projects at public universities across the state. While these meetings happen every year, they are…
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Florida Democrats have introduced their own budget and say it primarily aims to help working class citizens. This counters Governor Ron DeSantis’s budget…