Florida Newspapers Shine at Statewide Journalism Awards

Tampa Bay Times, Orlando Sentinel, and Sun Sentinel earn top honors for investigative reporting, breaking news, and feature stories.

Tampa Bay Times leads with 17 awards, including best journalist and top honors for hurricane coverage and kratom investigation.
Orlando Sentinel secures seven first-place awards, notably for its 'Toxic Secret' series on water contamination in Seminole County.
Sun Sentinel staff wins eight awards, recognized for breaking news, enterprise reporting, and health coverage.
Collaborative efforts between newspapers highlight excellence in niche sites and live video categories.
Awards underscore the commitment to impactful journalism across Florida's largest newspapers.