Lottie Watts
Lottie Watts is ourFlorida Mattersproducer, and she also covers health and health policy forHealth News Florida.
She earned a master’s degree in journalism and media studies from University of South Florida St. Petersburg, where she was the editor and graduate assistant at the Neighborhood News Bureau. She earned a bachelor of science in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University, where she interned atWSTM-TVandWSYR-TV. Her work has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists, Florida Associated Press Broadcasters, Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards, SPJ's Green Eyeshade Awards and RTDNA's Regional Edward R. Murrow AwardsContact Lottie by email or phone: 813-974-8705.
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In previous legislative sessions, lawmakers have failed to make changes to the state employee group insurance. The issue is expected to come up again th... -
In July 2015, emergency responders in Manatee County handled more than 200 heroin overdose calls. And the repeat overdose calls alone are nearly three...
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When a hurricane is approaching, everyone needs to have a plan in place. When you have medical needs, that preparation becomes even more critical. -
Florida's citrus industry is hurting in a big way. The final report of the growing season by the U.S. Department of Agriculture put Florida orange... -
If you're talking about older people and sex, you have to talk to Kate GeMeiner. "I'm also known as Doctor Truth, the Condom Lady," the 85-year-old says... -
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier spent Thursday, Dec. 11 visiting pediatric patients at Tampa General Hospital. According to Karen Van Cleaf,... -
Florida has the 37th highest obesity rate among adults, up from its last ranking of 40th, according to a report from Trust for America's Health and the... -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to add new regulations to additional tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, pipe tobacco and...
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When a hurricane is approaching, everyone needs to have a plan in place. When you have medical needs, that preparation becomes even more critical. Dr.... -
A bill that would increase access to epinephrine auto-injectors used for treating allergic reactions is headed to Florida Gov. Rick Scott's desk. The...
