Hunter Morrison
ReporterHunter joined WUWF in 2021 as a student reporter.
Hunter has freelanced for various print publications across Northwest Florida, including The Bay Beacon, Navarre Press, Inweekly, and Crestview News Bulletin. He was also the Editor in Chief of the University of West Florida’s student newspaper, The Voyager. In 2022, he was named Best Radio News Reporter by the Southeastern Journalism Conference.
While working at WUWF, Hunter earned his B.A. in Communication Arts/Journalism from the University of West Florida (Class of 2022). When he’s not traveling or visiting museums, he enjoys photography, thrifting, spending time in the great outdoors, and looking for the best Thai food around. Contact: hunter@wuwf.org.
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Pensacola has a rich and unique history. Once occupied by the Spanish, French, British, and Confederates, remnants of the city’s past can be seen all over the region. Much of this history lies beneath the depths of the emerald waters. -
While swimming in the waters off Pensacola Beach last month, a couple found a historic-looking saber sword not far from the shore. Their finding went viral online, with many questioning if the sword is authentic or a replica. Experts say the real lesson is what to do when you find relics. -
A museum is only as good as its exhibits. While millions visit museums annually, few know how much effort goes into planning and developing an exhibit space. WUWF gives a behind-the-scenes look at this process and its importance for the Pensacola Museum of History’s newest installation “Innovations of Yesteryear: An Object Tour of the World's Fair.” -
In conjunction with Night on the Tracks, the 309 Punk Project will be hosting a photography exhibition featuring the work of two northwest Florida natives who have moved away to cultivate rich careers in the art and music scenes. -
Last week, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a string of anti-LGBTQ legislation, including a bill that would punish businesses and individuals from admitting minors to “adult live performances.” Although the bill doesn’t mention drag by name, it would ban governments from giving permits to venues or events with such performances. -
Lionfish have become a growing concern along the Gulf of Mexico. Indigenous to coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, lionfish are an invasive species in the region that prey on native fish. Due to their venomous spines, lionfish have no known predators, making them a potential threat to commercial and recreational fisheries. -
On Friday, the 15th Special Operations Squadron celebrated the retirement of the final MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft at an open house event on Hurlburt Field. Family, friends, and former and current service members gathered to reminisce and view the inside of the Talon II one last time. -
In November 2021, the Pensacola community lost talented singer-songwriter Elijah Stepherson to suicide. While his death highlighted the fact that men's mental health is often overlooked, it was also the foundation for The Campfire Fund of Florida, a newly formed Pensacola-based 501(c)3 non-profit that provides funding and mental health resources to men in the community. -
Do you remember the days of taking photographs on film? If you are over the age of 35, you likely have shot with film at some point in your life. While the advent of the digital camera nearly killed the film industry in the early 2000s, a growing number of locals are shooting with film once again. -
Ballet Pensacola is currently rehearsing for its world premiere performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which follows the premarital mix-ups of four Athenians in their quest for love. The Shakespeare comedy has never before been performed in a ballet setting.
