Valerie Crowder

  • Valerie Crowder

Valerie Crowder is a freelance reporter based in Panama City, Florida. Before moving to Florida, she covered politics and education for Public Radio East in New Bern, North Carolina. While at PRE, she was also a fill-in host during All Things Considered.  She got her start in public radio at WAER-FM in Syracuse, New York, where she was a part-time reporter, assistant producer and host. She has a B.A. in newspaper online journalism and political science from Syracuse University. When she’s not reporting the news, she enjoys reading classic fiction and thrillers, hiking with members of the Florida Trail Association and doing yoga.  

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Volunteers Build Beds for Children in Bay County

By • Jun 11, 2019
Valerie Crowder

One hundred children in Bay County now have their own beds to sleep in at night. 

Bay County’s First Pride Fest Signals Progress for Local LGBTQ Community

By • Jun 11, 2019
Valerie Crowder

Hundreds of people, including families, children and young adults, celebrated equality on Saturday at the largest LGBTQ pride event ever held in downtown Panama City. 

Public Input Sought to Rebuild Panama City

By • Jun 10, 2019
Valerie Crowder - WFSU News

Residents in Panama City are getting the chance to help shape how their hurricane-damaged town will look in the future.