Jessica Lipscomb

Deputy Morning Mix Editor

Education: University of Florida, BS in Journalism

Jessica Lipscomb is the deputy editor of Morning Mix at The Washington Post. She previously worked for the Miami New Times and the Naples Daily News in Florida.
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A local’s guide to the Everglades

A local perspective on the Everglades, including the best time to visit the national park, where you can find the best local food and activities to explore.

July 5, 2023

She died upholding the Girl Scout Promise. For that, one final badge.

The Girl Scouts have awarded Amerie Jo Garza the Bronze Cross for bravery following her death in the Uvalde school shooting.

June 1, 2022
A photo cutout of Amerie Jo Garza, who was killed in the Uvalde school shooting while apparently trying to call for help.

A pickleball player, 71, drew marks on a public court. He faces a felony.

Pickleball player Arslan Guney, 71, faces a felony criminal mischief charge after drawing on a public court in Denver.

March 31, 2022
Arslan Guney, 71, was arrested after marking out pickleball regulation lines on a public court in Denver. His attorney said the faded Xs were drawn by staffers, while Guney made the newer mark.

In memo to staff, Spotify CEO stands by ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’: ‘Canceling voices is a slippery slope’

Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek told employees in an internal memo that, following concerns about racial slurs and coronavirus misinformation, pulling “The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast from the platform would be a mistake.

February 7, 2022
UFC announcer and podcaster Joe Rogan speaks before a UFC event in Seattle in December 2012.

Two men are accused of vandalizing a Key West landmark. A bartender recognized one of them because he hadn’t tipped.

Cameron Briody, who has been bartending in Key West, Fla., since 1999, said he has a good memory for faces and drinks.

January 12, 2022
Two men were captured on a webcam setting fire to the Southernmost Point landmark in Key West, Fla., in the early morning hours on New Year's Day. (Two Oceans Digital)

At a Christmas card exchange, a man admitted to killing his brother and pregnant sister-in-law, police chief says

Brent Hanson told the police chief he’d attacked his brother with a baseball bat on Sunday and then slashed his sister-in-law with a machete the following morning, according to a probable cause statement.

December 22, 2021
Brent Hanson is escorted by officers after a court hearing in Milbank, S.D.

Ohio hospitals take out newspaper ad begging people to get vaccinated: ‘We need you to care as much as we do’

One word anchors the message: “Help.”

December 20, 2021
A mass vaccination clinic at Cleveland State University in May.

December tornadoes are part of ‘new normal’ caused by climate change, FEMA chief says

On CNN’s “State of the Union,” FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the agency is preparing for severe weather events of similar magnitude.

December 13, 2021

A CEO laid off 900 workers over Zoom. A Fox News host praised him: ‘I loved this, actually’

On Fox News's "Outnumbered" talk show, host Emily Compagno said she "loved" that Better.com chief executive Vishal Garg laid off 900 workers during a Zoom call.

December 9, 2021
Fox News host Emily Compagno said she “loved” hearing about the mass layoffs.

Four Black men were accused of rape in Jim Crow Florida. 72 years later, they’ve been exonerated.

Over the years, the guilt of the Groveland Four has been called into question.

November 23, 2021
Vivian Shepherd, left, Gerald Threat and Carol Greenlee — relatives of the Groveland Four — gather in February 2020 after a monument to the men is unveiled at a courthouse in Tavares, Fla.