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Each year, the Tampa Bay Times takes on ambitious investigations in our role as the community's watchdog. We are driven by our passion for journalism and by our responsibility to our neighbors.
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The Tampa Bay Times has served this community for 140 years. Along the way, our journalism has been honored with 14 Pulitzer Prizes. Local journalism is essential for healthy communities, competitive marketplaces and a thriving democracy.
The Tampa Bay Times, dedicated to fostering an engaged community through local journalism, relies on your donations to amplify voices, address overlooked issues, and hold the powerful accountable. Your support enables us to conduct vital investigations as the community's watchdog, upholding the principles of a strong and free press.
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The Tampa Bay Times appreciates donations and financial assistance from individuals, foundations and sponsors who seek to support our journalism. The Times always retains editorial independence. Our financial supporters do not dictate the stories we pursue and are not involved in reporting and editing those stories.
The Times is committed to fair, accurate reporting and transparency is a critical component of that responsibility. If a story or series is supported by funder(s), the Times will disclose the funding source, so that the reader is made aware of the relationship.
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