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

Maria Tsyruleva

Maria Tsyruleva is the WUSF/USF Zimmerman School digital news editor for fall 2019.

Before moving to the U.S., Maria got her bachelor’s degree in Journalism at the National Research University – Higher School of Economics in Russia and worked as a reporter and an editor for various websites and magazines, covering sports.

She is now working on her master’s degree in Mass Communications at the University of South Florida.

HNF Stories

Lakeland Is Reopening Its City Parks. Here's What Is Happening In Other Counties

Maria Tsyruleva

While the numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Florida, Lakeland is relaxing some of its park restrictions. One week after closing most parks...
Health News Florida

Pinellas, Hillsborough Counties Asking For Medical Supply Donations

Maria Tsyruleva

As the spread of COVID-19 in Florida increases the load on the health care system, Pinellas and Hillsborough county officials are asking for donations...