The finalists for the Florida Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Competition are in and we’re ready to celebrate being in the best state of journalism! Great thanks to all who entered. The level of competition for the 75th anniversary of the Florida Press Club proves this enterprise is alive and kicking … some butt! Don’t read anything into the order …
The news never stopped over the past year — and the press was there exposing it in ways that had a bigger-than-ever impact. The Sunshine State nearly lost some state park square footage to hotels and pickleball courts, for starters. So, in this state of news, the Florida Press Club is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025 Excellence …
OCALA — The Villages Daily Sun was honored with the Florida Press Club’s top award at its annual gala Saturday night for its coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian detailing how 90% of the storm’s fatalities fell on senior citizens, disabled, homeless or migrant workers. The Frances DeVore Award for Public Service was awarded to the staff of the …
The holidays are almost over and it’s time to plan when you’ll be partying some more … this time with a hefty helping of great journalism! We are going to be toasting the winners of the 2023-24 Excellence in Journalism Competition on Feb. 1 at the Hilton Ocala. In addition to spotlighting some great work, Vivienne Serret, will deliver the …
Thank you to all who entered! You are ALL winners, as far as we’re concerned, considering how chronicling the Sunshine State is its own reward! Right? Please see the list of finalists and send corrections to fpcpresident@gmail.com. Apologies for any misspellings or assignment to the wrong publication or errant hyphen in places they shouldn’t be (we’ve been a bit bleary-eyed …
The judges’ estimations are in and we are proud as can be! Next, we’ll gather to celebrate the work at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 in Clearwater with special guest, Orlando Sentinel Columnist Scott Maxwell. In the meantime, please join us in congratulating the finalists! Illustration, Artist Illustration, Class A-C Jake Stevens, South Florida Business Journal Josh Clark, Embrace Magazine Illustration, …
Two stories that have left an imprint on their communities took top honors Saturday as the Florida Press Club recognized the winners of its 2022 Excellence in Journalism Competition. The Sun Sentinel’s series “Crying out for Help,” earned the Club’s Frances DeVore Award for Community that comes with a $1,000 prize. The series chronicled how the paper discovered that thousands …
Please join us in congratulating the finalists in our annual Excellence in Journalism Competition! Now, don’t go reading anything into the order of these names … who won top honors won’t be revealed until our annual gala (now in person!!) scheduled for Jan. 14, 2023 in Daytona Beach. Yes, we had a few hurricane-related snafus that delayed the timing… Hope to …
You got that story so now it’s time to win the glory! The Florida Press Club’s 2024 Excellence in Journalism Competition is now open! Here’s where you enter! And please, when you do, turn OFF your pop-up blockers! For more than 60 years, the contest has been recognizing the best in Florida Journalism. Its top prize, the Frances DeVore Award …
Mike Foley has gone from the trenches of reporting to top positions at the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay Times. He’s also served as a juror for the Pulitzer Prize and now works as a master lecturer at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communication. Foley will offer some of his insights into the state of the industry, Fake News …