Stephanie Hayes is a general assignment reporter, writing news and features. She also writes occasional humor and pop culture stories and blogs about fashion for the Times' style blog, Deal Divas. She started writing for the Times in 2003, covering everything from suburban politics to zoning to snacks to Britney Spears. For a year and a half, she wrote the Times' feature obituary column, Epilogue. She grew up near Cleveland and graduated from St. Petersburg College and the University of South Florida. She sings in a rock band and loves shoes. She wants to hear your story ideas.

Phone: (727) 893-8857

E-mail: shayes@sptimes.com

Blog: Deal Divas