The St. Petersburg Times, now known as the Tampa Bay Times, is a daily newspaper that serves the Tampa Bay area of Florida, including the cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa. It is one of the largest newspapers in Florida and offers comprehensive coverage of local, regional, and state news, including politics, crime, business, and sports.
The newspaper has a long history in the region, dating back to 1884. It is known for its quality journalism and commitment to investigative reporting, and has won numerous awards over the years, including several Pulitzer Prizes.
The newspaper is owned by the Poynter Institute, a non-profit institution that owns and operates several media properties in the region, including a number of websites and a school for journalists. The St. Petersburg Times/Tampa Bay Times daily print circulation is around 200,000 and it also has a website where people can access the news and digital formats as well.
It covers the latest news and events in the Tampa Bay area, as well as providing in-depth coverage of important issues such as politics, crime, and the environment. Additionally, they have a comprehensive sports coverage and also provides community-oriented features and columns on various topics such as food, entertainment and travel.