Comprehensive directory of Florida newspapers featuring 171+ active publications across 67 counties, including major dailies, regional newspapers, weekly community papers, college publications, and specialty news sources covering the Sunshine State's diverse communities from the Panhandle to the Keys.
Daily Newspapers
Weekly Publications
Total Circulation
Major Metro Markets
Location: St. Petersburg
Daily Circulation: ~149,000 (print + digital)
Founded: 1884 (as St. Petersburg Times until 2012)
Florida's largest newspaper, independently owned by the Poynter Institute. Winner of 14 Pulitzer Prizes. Comprehensive coverage of Tampa Bay region including Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.
tampabay.comLocation: Doral/Miami
Daily Circulation: ~60,000 (print + digital)
Founded: 1903
McClatchy-owned daily serving South Florida. Winner of 22 Pulitzer Prizes. Known for investigative journalism covering Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. Features comprehensive Latin America coverage.
miamiherald.comLocation: Orlando
Daily Circulation: ~71,000 (print + digital)
Founded: 1876
Tribune Publishing daily serving Central Florida. Comprehensive coverage of tourism industry, theme parks, local affairs, and community issues across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake counties.
orlandosentinel.comLocation: Fort Lauderdale
Daily Circulation: ~164,000 (daily), ~229,000 (Sunday)
Founded: 1910
Tribune Publishing daily serving Broward, Palm Beach, and southern Miami-Dade counties. Winner of two Pulitzer Prizes (2013, 2019) for Public Service Journalism. In-depth local reporting and watchdog journalism.
sun-sentinel.comLocation: The Villages
Daily Circulation: ~46,750
Founded: 1997
Unique community broadsheet serving The Villages retirement community in Central Florida. Exceptionally high print penetration with no digital edition. One of few U.S. newspapers with growing circulation.
thevillagesdailysun.comLocation: West Palm Beach
Daily Circulation: ~23,500
Founded: 1916
Gannett-owned daily serving Palm Beach County and parts of the Treasure Coast. Focus on coastal communities, political news, development issues, and local government coverage.
palmbeachpost.comLocation: Sarasota
Daily Circulation: ~24,300
Founded: 1925
Southwest Florida broadsheet celebrating 100 years in 2025. Known for in-depth reporting on coastal development, arts and culture, and local government. Formerly owned by The New York Times Company (1982-2012).
heraldtribune.comLocation: Jacksonville
Daily Circulation: ~14,000
Founded: 1864
Florida's oldest newspaper, now Gannett-owned. Covering Northeast Florida with focus on regional news, politics, business, and military affairs. Print edition produced in Gainesville using Gainesville Sun presses.
jacksonville.comLocation: Naples
Daily Circulation: ~16,800
Founded: 1923
Gannett-owned daily serving Collier County and Southwest Florida. Local news, business reporting, and coastal community coverage focusing on Naples, Marco Island, and surrounding areas.
naplesnews.comLocation: Daytona Beach
Daily Circulation: ~20,000+
Founded: 1883
Gannett broadsheet serving Volusia and Flagler counties. Comprehensive coverage of local news, motorsports, beach communities, and regional affairs along Central Florida's Atlantic coast.
news-journalonline.comMultiple Keys locations | Weekly
Largest circulation in Florida Keys
keysweekly.comCoverage: Multiple editions across Florida
Readership: 220,000+ weekly
News magazine with multiple regional editions serving sophisticated readers. Comprehensive coverage of local news, arts, culture, business, and community events.
floridaweekly.comCoverage: South Florida and Florida Keys
Founded: 2003
Five print editions covering Homestead/Florida City, Marathon, Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, and Key West. Community-focused local news.
keysweekly.comLocation: Miami
Frequency: Weekly
Business and civic news focused on local government, development, and Miami economy. In-depth reporting on real estate, politics, and regional growth.
miamitodaynews.comLocation: Tallahassee
Frequency: Weekly
Community newspaper serving Tallahassee and surrounding Leon County. Local news, events, and community announcements.
Location: Boca Raton
Frequency: Weekly
Community newspaper covering Boca Raton and southern Palm Beach County. Local government, schools, and neighborhood news.
Location: Crystal River
Frequency: Daily
Community daily serving Citrus County with local news, sports, and features. Strong focus on nature coast communities and environmental issues.
chronicleonline.comLocation: Starke
Frequency: Weekly
Community newspaper serving Bradford County. Local news, sports, obituaries, and community events.
bctelegraph.comLocation: Crawfordville
Frequency: Weekly
Community newspaper serving Wakulla County. Local government, schools, sports, and community happenings.
thewakullanews.comLocation: Chiefland
Frequency: Weekly
Community newspaper serving Levy County. Local news, schools, agriculture, and small-town community coverage.
Location: Destin
Frequency: Weekly
Community newspaper covering Destin and surrounding Emerald Coast communities. Tourism, real estate, and local business news.
University: University of Florida, Gainesville
Founded: 1906
Independent, student-owned daily newspaper. Became daily in 1963, one of first college newspapers with offset printing. Independent since 1973. Comprehensive campus and community coverage.
alligator.orgUniversity: Florida State University, Tallahassee
Founded: 1915 (Flambeau), merged 1998
Weekly publication owned by Gannett covering FSU campus events, trends, and student life. Merger of two historic student newspapers. Published during fall and spring semesters.
fsunews.comUniversity: Florida State University, Tallahassee
Type: Independent student newspaper
Florida State University's independent student publication providing alternative voice on campus. News, opinion, and investigative reporting.
capitolcollegian.comUniversity: University of South Florida, Tampa
Founded: 1966
All-digital student newspaper written and edited entirely by students. Coverage of campus news, events, and issues impacting daily life at USF.
usforacle.comUniversity: University of Central Florida, Orlando
Type: Student newspaper
Independent student newspaper serving UCF, one of the nation's largest universities. Campus news, sports, and entertainment coverage.
University: University of Miami, Coral Gables
Type: Student newspaper
Student-run publication covering University of Miami campus life, athletics, academics, and South Florida culture.
themiamihurricane.comUniversity: University of North Florida, Jacksonville
Type: Student newspaper
Independent student publication covering UNF campus news, student government, sports, and entertainment.
unfspinnaker.comUniversity: USF St. Petersburg
Type: Student newspaper
Student-run publication serving USFSP campus with news, arts coverage, and student perspectives.
crowsneststpete.comCoverage: Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach counties
Location: Miami
Leading source of business news in South Florida region. Part of American City Business Journals network. Coverage includes commercial real estate, banking, healthcare, and tourism.
bizjournals.com/southfloridaLocation: South Florida
Type: Business magazine
Business publication covering economy, entrepreneurship, wealth management, and executive profiles in South Florida.
sfbwmag.comLocation: Jacksonville
Type: Weekly business newspaper
Regional business news covering Northeast Florida. Banking, real estate, healthcare, and economic development focus.
bizjournals.com/jacksonvilleLocation: Tampa
Type: Weekly business newspaper
Business news for Tampa Bay region including Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Technology, real estate, and startup coverage.
bizjournals.com/tampabayLocation: Orlando
Type: Weekly business newspaper
Central Florida business coverage including tourism industry, technology corridor, and regional economic development.
bizjournals.com/orlandoLocation: Southwest Florida
Type: Business news publication
Regional business news covering Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties. Local economy, real estate, and entrepreneurship.
swfloridabusinesstoday.comLocation: Doral/Miami
Daily Circulation: ~54,000 (largest Spanish Sunday paper in U.S.)
Founded: 1976 (as supplement), 1987 (standalone)
Second-largest Spanish-language newspaper in United States. Award-winning publication serving South Florida's Hispanic community, reaching Caribbean and Latin America. Shares newsroom with Miami Herald.
elnuevoherald.comLocation: Orlando/Fort Lauderdale
Type: Spanish-language newspaper
Spanish edition covering Central and South Florida. Local news, entertainment, and community events for Hispanic audiences.
Location: Key West
Type: Alternative weekly
Independent journalism covering Key West and Florida Keys. Local politics, environmental issues, and community investigations.
thebluepaper.comLocation: Florida Keys
Type: Community newspapers
Multiple editions covering Big Pine Key, Islamorada, and Key Largo. Community news and local events.
keysnews.com/flkeysfreepressThe Tampa Bay Times is Florida's largest newspaper with a combined print and digital circulation of approximately 149,000 weekday and 157,000 Sunday. Based in St. Petersburg and independently owned by the Poynter Institute, the Tampa Bay Times has won 14 Pulitzer Prizes and provides comprehensive coverage of the Tampa Bay region including Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. The newspaper changed its name from the St. Petersburg Times in 2012 to reflect its broader regional coverage.
Florida has approximately 171 active newspapers as of 2024, including 26 daily newspapers and 145 weekly publications. These newspapers serve all 67 counties across the state, ranging from major metropolitan dailies like the Miami Herald and Orlando Sentinel to small community weeklies covering rural areas. The total circulation across all Florida newspapers is approximately 10.5 million. Of these publications, 184 are in free circulation while 155 operate on paid circulation models.
The Florida Times-Union, based in Jacksonville, is widely recognized as Florida's oldest newspaper. It began publication in 1864 as the Florida Union and took its current form in 1883 when the Florida Union merged with the Florida Daily Times. The newspaper has been in continuous publication for over 140 years and is now owned by Gannett. Other historically significant newspapers include the Tampa Bay Times (founded 1884 as the St. Petersburg Times), the Daytona Beach News-Journal (founded 1883), and the Orlando Sentinel (founded 1876).
Yes, all major Florida newspapers maintain robust online and digital editions. Most newspapers have shifted to hybrid models combining reduced-frequency print editions (typically 2-3 times weekly) with daily digital updates available on websites and mobile apps. Major newspapers like the Miami Herald, Orlando Sentinel, and Tampa Bay Times offer digital subscriptions providing unlimited access to online content. Many newspapers also maintain active social media presence and email newsletters. The Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services provides comprehensive online access to both current and historical Florida newspapers through digital archives.
El Nuevo Herald is the largest Spanish-language newspaper in Florida and the second-largest Spanish-language daily in the United States. Published in Doral (Miami area), it has a circulation of approximately 54,000 daily and 69,000 Sunday, making it the biggest Spanish Sunday newspaper in the country. Founded as a Miami Herald supplement in 1976 and becoming independent in 1987, El Nuevo Herald shares a newsroom with the Miami Herald and serves South Florida's Hispanic community with coverage extending to the Caribbean and Latin America. Additional Spanish-language publications include El Sentinel serving Orlando and Fort Lauderdale areas. These newspapers serve Florida's significant Hispanic population, which comprises 4.5 of every 10 individuals in South Florida.
Several Florida newspapers have distinguished records of Pulitzer Prize wins. The Miami Herald has won 22 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any Florida newspaper, recognizing its investigative journalism and international reporting. The Tampa Bay Times has been awarded 14 Pulitzer Prizes for various categories including investigative reporting, feature writing, and photojournalism. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel won Pulitzer Prizes in 2013 and 2019, both for Public Service Journalism, including coverage of the Parkland school shooting. The Palm Beach Post staff has been recognized as finalists for the Jesse Laventhol Prize for Deadline News Reporting. The St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times) has won Distinguished Writing Awards from the American Society of News Editors.
The Florida Keys are served by several newspapers. The Key West Citizen is the only daily newspaper published in the Florida Keys, established in 1905 and providing comprehensive coverage of Monroe County. The Florida Keys Keynoter publishes twice weekly and is owned by McClatchy Company, primarily serving the Middle Keys including Marathon and is a partner of the Upper Keys Reporter covering Key Largo. Keys Weekly Newspapers operates the largest newspaper circulation in the Florida Keys with locally-owned editions. Additional publications include The Weekly Newspapers group (founded 2003) with five print editions covering Homestead/Florida City, Marathon, Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, and Key West. Alternative publications include Key West The Newspaper (The Blue Paper) and the Florida Keys Free Press.
Most Florida newspapers are owned by three major media corporations. Gannett owns the largest portfolio including the Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville), Gainesville Sun, Palm Beach Post, Tallahassee Democrat, Pensacola News Journal, Naples Daily News, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Florida Today (Melbourne), The Ledger (Lakeland), and numerous other dailies. McClatchy Company owns the Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Bradenton Herald, and Florida Keys Keynoter. Tribune Publishing owns the Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The Tampa Bay Times is notably independently owned by the nonprofit Poynter Institute for Media Studies, making it one of the few major independently-owned newspapers in the state. Many college newspapers like FSView & Florida Flambeau have also been acquired by Gannett.
Florida's universities publish several significant student newspapers. The Independent Florida Alligator at the University of Florida (founded 1906) is one of the nation's most prominent college newspapers, becoming a daily in 1963 and one of the first to use offset printing. It became independent from the university in 1973. Florida State University has FSView & Florida Flambeau (Florida Flambeau founded 1915, merged with FSView in 1998), now a weekly publication owned by Gannett, plus The Capitol Collegian as an independent alternative. The University of South Florida publishes The Oracle (founded 1966), now in all-digital format. Other major college newspapers include Central Florida Future (UCF), The Miami Hurricane (University of Miami), Spinnaker (University of North Florida), and The Crow's Nest (USF St. Petersburg).
Yes, Florida newspapers have experienced significant circulation declines consistent with national trends. The Miami Herald's print circulation fell from approximately 73,000 to 12,623 by August 2024, with paid digital circulation dropping 30% from 44,011 to 30,840 in 2023. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel saw circulation decline 19.7% year-over-year. The Orlando Sentinel reported average print circulation of 20,387 in 2024, down from historical highs. However, The Villages Daily Sun is a notable exception, with 46,750 average daily print circulation in 2024, representing 3% growth over the previous year and making it one of the only U.S. newspapers with increasing circulation. Many newspapers have adapted by reducing print frequency to 2-3 days weekly while maintaining daily digital editions.
Last updated on November 27, 2025