Gina Jordan
Morning Edition HostGina Jordan is the host of Morning Edition for WFSU News. She is a Tallahassee native and graduate of Florida State University.
She spent 15 years working in news/talk and country radio in Orlando before becoming a reporter and All Things Considered host for WFSU in 2008. She left after a few years to spend more time with her son, working part-time as a reporter/producer for WLRN Public Media in Miami and as a drama teacher at Young Actors Theatre. Gina also blogged and reported for StateImpact Florida, an NPR education project, and produced podcasts and articles for AVISIAN Publishing.
Gina has won awards for features, breaking news coverage, and newscasts from contests including the Associated Press, Green Eyeshade, and Murrow Awards. She served on the Florida Associated Press Broadcasters board of directors and now serves on the board of the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists. In her free time, she likes to read and travel.
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During warm and rainy times of year, mushrooms pop up in a variety of forms. Mushrooms and other fungi are featured on today's Speaking Of. -
The Tallahassee Police Department and Leon County Sheriff’s Office want you to have more information about the use of Flock cameras. -
Will the 3 to 2 split at Tallahassee City Hall change after November? That's one of the topics on today's Speaking Of. -
In a joint effort among law enforcement agencies, Operation Lighthouse has resulted in seven human trafficking-related arrests and eight additional felony arrests. -
Monday's Extreme Heat Warning has prompted Leon County government to respond with cooling stations at public libraries. -
Early voting is underway through Sunday in Leon. Nonpartisan races are on the ballet along with races that will determine which political party candidates make it to November. -
Former player Eric Luallen will take over later this month as Doak Campbell Stadium’s public address announcer for Seminole football. -
TPD recently announced its Approach with Care Autism Awareness Initiative. It includes additional training for officers and free vehicle decals. -
The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 46-year-old Joseph Raker. He's wanted in connection with two homicides on Otter Creek Rd. -
James Barnes passed away following a brief illness, according to City Manager Reese Goad.
