Tara Calligan
Reporter/Producer/Social Media ManagerEmail: Tcalligan@wgcu.org
Twitter: @TlCalligan
Tara Calligan is an award-winning journalist and a public media producer, writer and online content creator at WGCU. She started her public media journey as a news intern for the station in 2015 and has been cranking out content ever since.
She has presented at several PBS and NPR conferences, including PBS TechCon. In January 2021, she became a member of PBS' Media & Marketing Advisory Council, providing direct, local station feedback to the Public Broadcasting Service.
She is one of the hosts and producers for the podcast Three Song Stories: Biography Through Music, which brings out the guests’ personalities, and personal histories, by mining the connections music has made during their lifetimes. She is also a producer for WGCU's radio talk show Gulf Coast Life. When she is not writing up a storm, editing, or booking shows, she assumes the alter ego Moria Midnight, Monarch of Macabre, a late-night horror host on WGCU HDTV.
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For our Halloween episode, we listen back to our 2023 conversation with writer, researcher, folklorist and host of the podcast "Tripping on Legends," Christopher Balzano about some of Southwest Florida's lesser-known folklore, legends, and myths. -
FEMA held a press conference in Punta Gorda to discuss disaster relief assistance for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Officials emphasized the importance of registering for aid, addressed concerns about the Disaster Relief Fund, and announced an extended grace period for residents with lapsed National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies. -
Punta Gorda is grappling with the aftermath of two major hurricanes in just two weeks—first Hurricane Helene, and now Hurricane Milton. As floodwaters receded into Charlotte Harbor, WGCU’s Mike Braun spoke with residents returning to assess their homes and businesses. -
Find out which Publix, Walmart, and Sam's Club locations are open as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast with live store trackers. -
League of Women Voters helps FGCU students register to vote and addresses barriers ahead of electionThe League of Women Voters of Lee County visited Florida Gulf Coast University to help students navigate voting challenges ahead of the general election. FGCU students shared concerns about voter ID requirements and transportation to polling locations, while the League provided guidance and resources like Vote411.org to encourage civic engagement. -
Collier County Supervisor of Elections launches its annual High School Voter Registration Challenge, inspiring high school students to register and participate in voting. -
Pine Island’s utility poles along Stringfellow Road are seeing pops of color once again. The project’s revitalization represents the island’s recovery following Hurricane Ian. -
Find all the early voting locations for the 2024 primary election in Southwest Florida, including dates, times, and key details to help you cast your vote. -
Voters looking to skip the polls and opting to mail-in their choices for Florida’s 2024 primary election must request a ballot by August 8, 2024. Here's how to request a vote-by-mail ballot and what’s new this election cycle. -
Naples Cinematheque is hosting the world premiere of the horror/thriller film "The Occult" on July 1, 2024 at Paragon Theaters Pavilion in Naples. The film's director Peter Hyoguchi and David Garonzik, CEO of Naples Cinematheque discuss the cultural significance of film, independent filmmaking, and the role of movie theaters in the streaming era ahead of premiere
