Adrian Andrews - WFSU
Adrian Andrews is a multimedia journalist with WFSU Public Media. He is a Gadsden County native and a first-generation college graduate from Florida A&M University. Adrian is also a military veteran, ending his career as a Florida Army National Guard Non-Comissioned Officer. Adrian has experience in print writing, digital content creation, documentary and film production. He has spent the last four years on the staff of several award-winning publications such as The Famuan, Gadsden County News Corp. and Cumulus Media before joining the WFSU news team.
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Lifeguard Darnell Cooper instructs Marquis Bryant, 7, during a swimming lesson June 18, 2015, at Gwen Cherry Park in Miami. | Wilfredo Lee, AP
April 19, 2024

Florida kids may qualify for free swimming lessons

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill creating a swimming lesson voucher program. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Travis Hutson…

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Manager Mike Sagaro prepares Team MVP from Miami for a matchup against the Lamorinda Spartans of Walnut Creek, California, on Aug. 24, 2013. | Lance Murphey, AP
March 26, 2024

Youth coaches now must undergo CPR training

A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis requires coaches at public K-12 schools to get CPR training every two…

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February 29, 2024

Lawmakers consider more job opportunities for veterans

House Bill 1329 helps out vets who are returning to civilian life and need a job or are looking to…

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Students participate in NFL-sponsored activities at Rock Lake Neighborhood Center leading up to the Pro Bowl football game on Jan. 31, 2024, in Orlando. | Vera Nieuwenhuis, AP Images for NFL
February 20, 2024

Athletics coaches may be required to take CPR training

Pending legislation would require all coaches in Florida to be CPR certified and trained to use an automated external defibrillator.…

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Illegal street racers could face charges of up to $7,500 in fines and potentially lose their license for a year, under a new bill passed by a Florida Senate committee. | Abdel Meguid Al-Fergany, AP
February 9, 2024

Florida lawmakers seek stricter penalties for street racing

Laws enacted in 2022 have not eliminated “street takeovers.” A new bill aims to end the illegal activity once and…

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House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast opens a special legislative session Dec. 12, 2022, at the Capitol in Tallahassee.
January 17, 2024

Open carry gun bill unlikely to pass this session

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is shooting down any hopes of Florida’s becoming an open-carry state, at least for now.…

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