Florida Newspapers
Florida, often referred to as the "Sunshine State," is a haven for beach lovers, thrill-seekers, and nature enthusiasts alike. Famous for its pristine beaches and world-renowned theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studios, Florida offers a diverse range of experiences. The state is also a melting pot of cultures, greatly influenced by Latin American and Caribbean heritage, evident in its cuisine and festivals. Stay up-to-date with local news and happenings through the state's esteemed newspapers. Highlands News-Sun covers Highlands County in depth, while the Orlando Sentinel is your go-to source for Central Florida news. For those residing or interested in the southern parts of the state, South Florida Sun Sentinel is indispensable, covering counties from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach. And for comprehensive reporting on the Tampa Bay area, look no further than the Tampa Bay Times.
Orlando Sentinel
The Orlando Sentinel, founded in 1876, is the primary daily newspaper in Central Florida. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Orlando Sentinel has won many Pultizer prizes for editorial writing, investigative writing, and more. We are headquartered in Orlando Florida.
Tampa Bay Times
The origin of the Tampa Bay Times began with the West Hillsborough Times, a weekly newspaper established in Dunedin, Florida in 1884. The peninsula was part of Hillsborough County. The paper was published weekly in the back of a pharmacy and had a circulation of 480. It subsequently changed ownership six times in seventeen years. In December 1884 it was bought by A.C. Turner, who moved it to what is now called Clearwater, Florida. In 1898 it was officially renamed the St. Petersburg Times. The Times became a bi-weekly newspaper in 1907, and began publication six days a week in 1912. Indiana Publisher Paul Poynter bought the paper in September 1912 and published it seven days a week. The paper was rarely financially stable. Paul's son became editor in 1939 and took majority control of the paper in 1947. He then set out to improve the paper's finances and prestige. Nelson Poynter controlled the paper until his death in 1978, when he willed the majority of the stock to the non-profit Poynter Institute. The Evening Independent was merged into the Times in November 1986. Poynter was succeeded by Eugene Patterson (1978 to 1988), Andrew Barnes (1988 to 2004) and Paul C. Tash (2004 to present).
