Regan McCarthy
Assistant News DirectorRegan McCarthy covers healthcare and government in Tallahassee, Florida. She is the Assistant News Director for WFSU Public Media. Regan strives to bring listeners into the story and introduce them to voices and perspectives they may not have heard before.
Regan is the recipient of several professional broadcast awards for investigative reporting, feature reporting, government reporting and use of sound.
When she isn’t tracking the latest stories, she spends her time needle pointing, reading and strolling through Tallahassee's many parks with her rescue golden, Chip.
Follow Regan McCarthy on Twitter: @Regan_McCarthy | Phone: 850-645-6090 | Email: <a href="mailto:rmccarthy@fsu.edu">rmccarthy@fsu.edu</a>
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Participants decried President Donald Trump and his administration, whose practices, some say, reflect those of a would-be king or dictator. The rally took place on the same day as similar gatherings across the state and throughout the country, and hours before a Washington D.C. military parade requested by Trump in conjunction with his 79th birthday. -
More than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites, including at an apartment project near Florida State University called Perla at the Enclave. -
The man accused of opening fire last month at Florida State University, killing two people and injuring six others, has been released from the hospital. He faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder. -
Saturday marked one year since severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Tallahassee, devastating some neighborhoods and leaving a deep scar in some parts of the community. Regan McCarthy takes us back to the days following the storm. -
It's been about a week and a half since a gunman opened fire on campus, killing two and injuring six others. Some students say the effort to clean up the memorials is too soon. But university officials say they aren't trying to make the memorials disappear. They're trying to preserve them. -
Campus reopened Monday, but university officials say they’re working to offer flexibility for students who aren’t yet ready to return. The mandatory attendance policy is waived, and instructors are working to offer many classes online. -
For some, like Olivia Washinski, the idea of heading back to the classroom feels nerve-wracking.“It’s a little more intimidating to think about finishing the semester and going back to class," Washinksi says. "I haven’t opened my computer because I don’t know how it’s going to make me feel, but I still have exams to study for, so I have to face that reality at some point.” -
As of Monday night, officials said four people had reported damage to their homes or other structures. The National Weather Service will conduct a survey to determine the strength of the tornadoes and whether they touched down. -
A discussion on the future of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital isn’t over, but during a meeting on the issue Wednesday, most commissioners agreed they want the hospital to remain locally owned. -
A look at Florida and Illinois shows how legislatures in the country's often polarized state politics are responding to the Trump administration. States hold a lot of power over what gets done.
