Leon County Judge John Cooper on June 30, 2022, in a screen grab from The Florida Channel.

Dericka James

Dericka James is a WUSF/USF Zimmerman School digital news intern for summer 2018.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Dericka moved to Tampa to attend the University of South Florida. She is now in her senior year, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, with a concentration in broadcast production. She is currently a staff writer for Hy-Lo News, an online community news source covering Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Dericka would like to work in radio and is interested in entertainment news.

Health News Florida

Pinellas County Offers Free Back To School Dental Care

Dericka James

The Pinellas County Department of Health is helping students start the new school year with a smile thanks to their no cost dental clinic.
Health News Florida

Leaky Septic Tanks Worsening Algae Blooms, Scientist Says

Dericka James

Leaking septic tanks may be causing prolonged algae blooms like the one currently killing fish and wildlife near Lake Okeechobee.
Florida Officials: Contraflow Is A No Go For Hurricane Evacuations

Dericka James

With interstates jammed with people fleeing the state during Hurricane Irma, many Floridians are questioning the state’s evacuation plan for this year’s...