This article was produced as a part of a series for ICFJ's sister site, IJNet. The series, called The Digital Journalist's Toolbox, showcased free and easy tools for creating interactive digital journalism. The week it was posted, the article received the second highest traffic and engagement on ICFJ's social media channels. The article was also shared by the Global Investigative Journalists Network. 

This article was produced as a part of a series for ICFJ's sister site, IJNet. The series, called The Digital Journalist's Toolbox, showcased free and easy tools for creating interactive digital journalism. This specific article focuses on mapping tools and how journalists can use them.

A local bat festival hopes to challenge the stereotype that classifies bats as scary creatures by showing their importance. Visited the local bat farm, interacted with the animals. WUFT News 

A story focusing on the high concentration of Lyme Disease in one of the publication's coverage areas. Required medical data investigation to find nearby counties with highest prevalence of Lyme, interviews with national experts. WUFT News 

A profile on a local couple that started a business touring downtown Gainesville. They have partnered with local restaurants to sample some of Gainesville's best food while learning about Gainesville history, which dates back to the civil war. WUFT News 

A story about how much Asbestos is still affecting the local community, what it can do, and how to avoid it. Required data mining, working with city departments, national Asbestos awareness site. WUFT News. 

A piece about Florida freshwater mussel, the Suwannee Moccassin Shell, which is primarily found in the Gainesville area. Discusses the endangered status of the the mussel, why it is important and how to help. Worked with scientists and researchers to break down the issue, spoke with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. WUFT News 

A piece developed with Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism's Innovation Chief, Eric Newton, after helping update his book, Searchlights and Sunglasses. Covers what I think today's journalism students need to know. Received over 7,000 hits in its first week. Also published on medium.com.  

On National Civic Hacking Day, civic hackers came together in Miami, Florida to develop ideas to create more open communication with the government. Knight Blog 

As legacy newspapers face cutbacks, online news organizations have stepped in to fill the gap. But they can’t do it alone. So in December 2013, Knight’s Board of Trustees approved a $5 million, 2-year grant to support them.

The result: most have increased and diversified revenue, created new models for engagement and distribution and increased web traffic by an average of 75 percent.  

Knight journalism intern Paige Levin interviewed the leaders of local online news sites of the initiative to highlight best practices, lessons learned and opportunities ahead.

Media professionals from across the country discussed the future of journalism at a conference at the Wolfsonian- Florida International Univesity in Miami Beach. The discussion involved audience participation. Knight Blog 

As legacy newspapers face cutbacks, local media have stepped in to fill the gap. But they can’t do it alone. So in 2013, Knight’s Board of Trustees approved a $5 million, 2-year grant to support them.

The result: most increased and diversified revenue, created new models for engagement and distribution and increased web traffic by an average of 75 percent.  

Knight journalism intern Paige Levin interviewed leaders of some of the local online news sites of the initiative to highlight best practices, lessons learned and opportunities ahead.  

As legacy newspapers face cutbacks, local media have stepped in to fill the gap. But they can’t do it alone. So in 2013, Knight’s Board of Trustees approved a $5 million, 2-year grant to support them.

The result: most increased and diversified revenue, created new models for engagement and distribution and increased web traffic by an average of 75 percent.  

Knight journalism intern Paige Levin interviewed leaders of some of the local online news sites of the initiative to highlight best practices, lessons learned and opportunities ahead.  

A lighter piece written to help students make sense of the Senate's CIA report in 2014. Follows newsletter style. College Magazine 

A comprehensive guide to the University of Florida for prospective and future students. Created infographics, compiled research, wrote each article for the guide. Formatted the guide on CMS, which eventually became the model for all other College Magazine guides. College Magazine 

A personal piece on what it is like to have a panic attack and suffer from anxiety. College Magazine 

A piece investigating the necessity and relevance of on-campus blue lights for student safety following a series of sexual assaults on campus. The Independent Florida Alligator 

A story exploring students of Irish heritage on campus following the announcement of a possible free trip back to Ireland for Irish students. The Independent Florida Alligator 

An on-campus simulator created a virtual reality experience in which students became chickens living on a farm, walking them through the process of chicken farming. This article involved working with PETA national. The Independent Florida Alligator 

A personal experience piece following participation in an on-campus drunk driving simulation. The Independent Florida Alligator 

Coverage of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Earth Day celebration, focusing specifically on an innovative geocaching scavenger hunt. The Independent Florida Alligator 

You can watch any episode of Broad City over and over, and you’ll still catch something new. That’s because the show uses expert attention to detail to sprinkle easter eggs, political jeers, pop culture nods and callbacks throughout. Here's everything you might have missed. 

A story about how the University of Florida is revitalizing its campus with technology in older buildings. Involved working with the Dean of Students. The Gainesville Sun

A piece following up with a research student published at the University of Florida. Involved going through scientific reports. Layman's Terms Media 

A recap of the damage done after a sorority house at the University of Florida flooded. 

A recap of one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation's wishes, in which Kirra wished to sleep with the animals at the San Diego Zoo. Involved talking with Kirra, her family and her doctors. The Make-A-Wish Foundation 

The Dow Jones News Fund Digital Interns spent 10 days putting together a project about jazz in Phoenix.