Message from the CEO
Great journalism doesn’t happen because we need it. It happens because enough people believe it is essential to inform a community and to protect our democracy. Some of those people are the writers, photographers and editors whose work shone brightly in 2025 and are highlighted here in our Impact Report.
However, they couldn’t do it alone. People like you - our subscribers, donors and community partners - enable this work. Not a single word of Tampa Bay Times journalism can be written without you and the support you provide. No pictures or videos can be published without your investment.
For that reason, this Impact Report is a celebration of the reporting that makes a difference as well as the people that make that difference possible. We should all take great pride in what we’ve accomplished in 2025 and what we will continue to accomplish together.
Conan Gallaty, CEO
CEO
26 MILLION
NEW VISITORS TO TAMPABAY.COM IN 2025

847,390

COMBINED DAILY & SUNDAY

READERSHIP

Source: Media Audit Study, Fall 2024

105,000+

AVERAGE DAILY & SUNDAY

CIRCULATION

Source: Media Audit Study, Fall 2024

5,450

TIMES STAFF STORIES

PUBLISHED

Impact in Action
After a mass manatee die-off, the Tampa Bay Times analyzed millions of water samples, uncovering widespread pollution across Florida and prompting state and federal leaders to call for urgent reforms.
Inside the Reporting

To our readers and supporters,

Gov. Ron DeSantis orchestrated the transfer of $10 million of public funds to one of the pet projects of first lady Casey DeSantis — the Hope Florida Foundation. And it took a team of journalists to get to the bottom of it.

The foundation purportedly helps Floridians in need. Instead, nearly all the money went into the bank account of a political committee focused on defeating an initiative that would have legalized recreational marijuana.

MARK KATCHES, EDITOR & VICE PRESIDENT

"As always, we stayed atop developments affecting the big issues impacting our community."

MARK KATCHES, EDITOR & VICE PRESIDENT

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The biggest scandal of the DeSantis era prompts a grand jury probe.
A Times and Herald investigation uncovered misuse of Hope Florida funds, triggering criminal inquiries.
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A tragic murder leads to widescale training efforts in Clearwater.
After Audrey Petersen’s death, the Times exposed police failures, prompting departmentwide domestic violence training reforms.
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Law enforcement cheating scandal ensnares top leaders.
The Tampa Bay Times exposed cheating in the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, triggering resignations, firings, and credibility concerns.
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Major road builder’s projects marred by fatal accidents, sparking review calls.
Times reporting exposed Archer Western’s exploitation of undocumented workers, prompting scrutiny and calls for government action.
Impact:
Our journalism in 2025 led to criminal investigations, new bills and other reforms designed to tackle problems raised in our reporting.

Jack Prator

ENVIRONMENT AND BREAKING NEWS REPORTER

Lauren Peace

ENTERPRISE REPORTER/ EQUITY

Max Chesnes

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE REPORTER

Stephanie Hayes

COLUMNIST

Progress in Motion:

These numbers show how our journalism connects people, strengthens partnerships and drives real impact across our community.

811,400+

NEWSLETTER

SUBSCRIBERS

Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth investigations and key updates — delivered straight to your inbox.

9+

PARTNERSHIPS

THAT STRENGTHEN OUR WORK

Partnerships with newsrooms nationwide deepen reporting and deliver journalism with real, measurable impact.

3,000+

MAKING IMPACT DAILY

Guests gathered for the Tampa Bay Times Spotlight community conversation series in 2025.

72+

CATALYZING COMMUNITY

INVESTMENT

We support local organizations with in-kind ads and resources, helping programs grow, expand reach, and strengthen Tampa Bay.

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LocalMediaAssociationLogo
MiamiHerald
OpenCampus
PulitzerCenter
ReportForAmerica
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Making Impact In Education

READ NIE’S REPORT HERE
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Stat 1

330,439

Students served by NIE in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties.

Stat 2

762

Educators at 453 schools used the Tampa Bay Times' resources to bring local news and reporting into their classrooms.

Stat 3

4

NIE publications were recognized with state and national awards.

Stat 4

10 MILLION

e-Newspaper licenses and almost 200,000 print copies were delivered by NIE to Tampa Bay classrooms.

Local, Statewide, in Every Neighborhood

Our affiliates extend our journalism from neighborhood streets to a statewide audience, reaching readers wherever they live, work and lead.

Florida Trend

53,000

Florida Trend

Monthly Circulation

Bay Magazine

40,000

Bay Magazine

Monthly Circulation

Beacons

300,000+

Beacons

Publishing weekly in the Tampa Bay area

Centro

40,000

Centro

Weekly circulation in Hillsborough County every Wednesday

Investing in Impact

Your support turns ambition into action. When our community invests in our work, reporters can focus fully on what matters most - uncovering stories that hold power accountable, illuminate challenges and inspire solutions. In 2025, that focus produced major impact: from government level change to local neighborhoods where readers stepped up to help after our reporting highlighted hardship. Every contribution strengthens a newsroom that creates real, lasting difference. Thank you.

Investigative Fund
Community
Conversation
Journalism Fund
Education Hub 8% /
Environment Hub 6%

Partners

in Impact

How local journalism strengthens businesses, nonprofits and the communities they serve.

Partner 1
Dr. Kanika Tomalin
President and CEO

FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY ST. PETERSBURG

Meaningful change requires collaboration. Partnering with the Times on their Spotlight series scales our impact and expands our reach. Engaging new audiences and stimulating public dialogue on critical topics is one of the most important ways we connect with our community. We highly value our partnership.

Partner 2
Bob Hyde
VP Community Impact

SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION

Suncoast’s initiatives grow stronger through our partnership with the Tampa Bay Times. Their leadership in bringing diverse sectors together informs, engages and mobilizes our region, proving that collaboration fuels greater impact and a more connected community.

Built for
this Moment
The impact captured in these pages reflects a newsroom built to serve — in moments of urgency, in times of change and in everyday life. Because of sustained investment and public trust, the Tampa Bay Times continues to do journalism that takes time — investigations that hold power to account, coverage that keeps people informed and safe and reporting that connects issues across neighborhoods, institutions and lived experience. As Tampa Bay grows and evolves, so does our reporting. Guided by independence, rigor and a deep sense of responsibility to this community, we remain committed to journalism that strengthens civic life and serves the public good.

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