List of Tampa Bay Times Journalists and Reporters
Tampa Bay Times Journalists
1. Allison Ross
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2. Amy Gehrt
Designation Journalist and Breaking News Editor Author Bio Journalist, breaking news editor for the Tampa Bay Times, former opinion columnist. Die-hard Cubs fan & doggie mom to a golden retriever named Santo. She/her
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3. Amy Scherzer
Designation Reporter and Columnist Author Bio Tampa Bay Times society chronicler
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4. Anastasia Dawson
Designation General Assignment Reporter Author Bio Former reporter for @TB_Times, child of The Tampa Tribune & @USFOracle. Tell me your secrets at ****@gmail.com | (813) 546-6611
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5. Anne Lindberg
Designation Reporter Twitter @AnneLindberg123 Get Email Contact
6. Annica Keeler
Designation Development and Community Relations Director Get Email Contact
7. Tracey McManus
Designation Clearwater Reporter Author Bio Reporter covering Scientology/Clearwater/Pinellas County for @TB_Times | Brooklyn born | Florida raised | Georgia newspaper roots | tips: ****@tampabay.com
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8. Aya Diab
Designation Video Producer Author Bio video producer for @tb_times ????????
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9. Barbara Behrendt
Designation Pasco County Reporter Author Bio Staff Writer
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10. Barry Klein
Designation Tampa City Editor Get Email Contact
11. Bernadette Berdychowski
Designation Local Business Reporter Author Bio Local business reporter @tb_times + writing a weekly newsletter about the regional economy (click dat link in bio)
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12. Bethany Barnes
Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Deputy investigative editor @TB_Times. Contributor @LMattersNews. Past: @Oregonian, Vegas papers. ****@tampabay.com
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13. Bill Varian
Designation Local Government and Politics Editor Author Bio Local government and politics editor for the Tampa Bay Times. On a Twitter cleanse at the moment. Maybe for good. You can find me on Venmo.
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14. Boyzell Hosey
Designation Deputy Editor, Photography Author Bio Senior Editor Visual Storytelling ProPublica; Former Deputy Editor Photography Tampa Bay Times & Cofounder Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival tbcgf.org/
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15. Brittany O Ruachainn
Designation Staff Reporter Get Email Contact
16. Carol Miller
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17. Juan Carlos Chavez
Designation Immigration Reporter Author Bio For the last two decades I've covered local news and politics as a reporter. Signal / ???? (813) 530-8119
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18. Chloe Trofatter
Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio she/her | MSU ‘24 J-School | formerly @thesnews, @SBTribune & @TB_Times | engagement ≠ endorsement
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19. Chris Tisch
Designation Breaking News Editor Author Bio Breaking News Editor at the Tampa Bay Times and Tampabay.com. Wisconsin native, Northwestern grad, dad to a precious boy. he/him
Twitter @christisch1 Get Email Contact
20. Chris Urso
Designation Deputy Director of Photography and Photojournalist Author Bio Photography Director of News & Sports for @TB_Times photojournalist, father, husband, grandfather and all around good guy. @csuf alum
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21. Christopher O’Donnell
Designation Reporter Author Bio Health and medicine reporter for The Tampa Bay Times and as English as fish and chips. Millwall, Celtic, Barcelona.
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22. Claire McNeill
Designation Enterprise Reporter and Director of Internships Author Bio enterprise editor & internship director @TB_Times ????????️???????? not here for the time being
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23. Colette Bancroft
Designation Books Editor Author Bio Colette Bancroft is the book editor of the Tampa Bay Times, Florida's best and largest newspaper.
Twitter @colettemb (947 Followers) Get Email Contact
24. Colleen Wright
Designation St. Petersburg Reporter Author Bio Shining sunlight on the Sunshine City ☀️ Back @tb_times covering St. Petersburg. Dade County born, @miamiherald bred ???????? she/her ****@tampabay.com
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25. Conan Gallaty
Designation Chief Digital Officer Author Bio @tb_times ceo & president. Advocate for local journalism. UGA J-school grad. @ArkansasOnline @HeraldTribune @AUG_Chronicle. Youth chess coach
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26. Corey Long
Designation Correspondent Author Bio Tampa Bay Lightning correspondent for @NHLdotcom and a Contributor for a host of others. I blog on football in Florida at floridaftbl.blogspot.com/
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27. C. T. Bowen
Designation Staff Writer and Hillsborough County Reporter Author Bio Newspaper journalist for 43 years.
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28. Dan Sullivan
Designation Staff Writer Author Bio Courts and criminal justice reporter for the @TB_Times. Storyteller. Trial watcher. Submitter of public records requests. Man about town. I hate Twitter.
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29. Daniel Ruth
Designation Columnist Get Email Contact
30. D'Ann Lawrence White
Designation Freelance Author Bio Award-winning journalist, photographer, blogger and multimedia professional determined to make a difference in the world
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31. Dirk Shadd
Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff Photographer at the @tb_times - www.tampabay.com
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32. Divya Kumar
Designation Higher Education Reporter Author Bio ✍???? Higher ed @TB_Times. Before: @columbiajourn, @ABCInvestigates Intern, @USFOracle EIC. Email: ****@tampabay.com.
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33. Don Jensen
Designation Correspondent Get Email Contact
34. Douglas Clifford
Designation Photojournalist Author Bio @tb_times photojournalist
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35. Eduardo Encina
Designation Tampa Bay Lightning Writer Author Bio #TBLightning beat writer @TB_Times. Coverer of Bowls, Cups & Manias. Astronaut in training. Citizen/junior ranger. Still makes @ShannonEncina laugh.⚾️????????????????????
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36. Ellen Clarke
Designation Deputy Editor, Life and Culture Author Bio Assistant Managing Editor for features, visuals and production. @Tb_Times. Top result when you Google permullet and okay with it.
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37. Emily Mahoney
Designation Senior Political Writer Author Bio Senior Political Writer @TB_Times reporting on power, and those who hold it, in Florida. ****@tampabay.com. DM for Signal/cell
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38. Emily Wunderlich
Designation Copy Editor Author Bio copy editor @TB_Times ☀️
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39. Frank Pastor
Designation Assistant Sports Editor Author Bio Assistant Sports Editor for Tampa Bay Times • @TBTimes_Sports
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40. Gabrielle Calise
Designation Life and Culture Reporter Author Bio @TB_Times culture, music + nostalgia reporter with a soft spot for Florida history + oddities ???? Editor + writer, @a24's 'Florida!' book. ???? @UFJschool alum ????
Twitter @gabriellecalise (4K Followers) Get Email Contact
41. Gail Hollenbeck
Designation Religion Writer Get Email Contact
42. Gary R. Mormino
Designation Contributor Get Email Contact
43. Graham Brink
Designation Editorials Editor Author Bio Editor of Editorials at the Tampa Bay Times, Florida's largest newspaper. Tar Heel grad.
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44. Hannah Critchfield
Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Reporter @TB_Times. @columbiajourn alum. Words @nytimes @VICE @PBS Tip? ****@tampabay.com
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45. Helen Freund
Designation Food and Dining Critic Author Bio Food and dining critic @TB_Times. Got a dining tip? ****@tampabay.com
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46. Jack Prator
Designation Climate and Beaches Reporter Author Bio Breaking news reporter for @TB_Times covering climate/beaches. Recent grad @UFJSchool ????@WUSF @WUFT @TheAlligator @GainesvilleSun he/him | ****@tampabay.com
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47. Jack Evans
Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio Pinellas County reporter @tb_times | he/him | essays: ivebeenthinking.substack.com | baby, there’s no guidance when random rules
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48. Jay Cridlin
Designation Economic Development Reporter Author Bio Economic development reporter. And so forth. @TB_Times / @tbtnewspaper / ****@tampabay.com
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49. Jay Mastry
Designation Columnist Get Email Contact
50. Jefferee Woo
Designation Photojournalist Get Email Contact
51. Jeffrey Solochek
Designation Education Reporter Author Bio Pasco County and Florida education reporter for the Tampa Bay Times and tampabay.com
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52. Jenna Duncan
Designation Audience Strategist Author Bio audience strategy @tb_times. former digital editor @dentonrc. before that: biz/higher ed reporter, @nujournalism / @huntnewsnu / @bostonglobe.
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53. Jim Verhulst
Designation Deputy Editor of Editorials Author Bio Jim Verhulst is the Sunday Perspective editor of the Tampa Bay Times. He is the Deputy Editor of Editorials and edits the op-ed page.
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54. Joanne Milani
Designation Reviewer Get Email Contact
55. Joey Johnston
Designation Sports Writer Author Bio College sports writer covering University of South Florida sports for The Tampa Tribune, TBO.com and WFLA-TV.
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56. Joey Knight
Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Sports reporter for @TB_Times. Christian. Dad of 3. Old-school aficionado (The '80s were blissful.)
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57. John Hill
Designation Editorial Writer Get Email Contact
58. John Pendygraft
Designation Journalist Author Bio Journalist at Tampa Bay Times
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59. John Romano
Designation Sports Writer Author Bio Recovering metro columnist now writing sports for the Tampa Bay Times; also suffer from a substantial music addiction.
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60. Joyce Mckenzie
Designation Special Correspondent Get Email Contact
61. Jamal Thalji
Designation Health and Environment Editor Author Bio Proud @TB_Times alumnus. Recovering journalist. I miss #NightEditorProblems. #GoBucs #Raysup #GoBolts #GoBulls
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62. Kelly Stefani
Designation Editorial Assistant Get Email Contact
63. Kelsey Harrell
Designation Engagement Producer Author Bio @TB_Times engagement producer // @Poynter fellow // @uiowa alum // past: @TheDailyIowan, @azcentral, @qctimes // she/her
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64. Kirby Wilson
Designation State Government Reporter Author Bio @TB_Times State government reporter. Past: @texastribune. Not really on here anymore, best reached by email: ****@tampabay.com. Paciencia y fe.
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65. Kristie Ackert
Designation Sports Reporter Get Email Contact
66. Lane DeGregory
Designation Staff Feature Writer and Reporter Author Bio Writer @TB_Times, Pulitzer Prize winner, University of Virginia graduate, host of @lane_write podcast. Love my drummer, dancer, IT guru and crazy puppies.
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67. Langston Taylor
Designation Data Editor Author Bio Data editor for @TB_Times. | He/Him.
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68. Lara Cerri
Designation Staff Photojournalist Author Bio Staff Photojournalist at the Tampa Bay Times
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69. Lauren Peace
Designation Enterprise Reporter, Equity Author Bio Enterprise reporter @TB_Times • Mountain admirer • West Virginia native • #RIT + @Columbia alum • Formerly: @DandC + @MtnStSpotlight + Fulbright • DMs are open.
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70. Lesley Cosme Torres
Designation Reporter Author Bio reporter in my hometown, @tb_times. prev of @miamiherald & @ucbsoj. Tips and story ideas welcome at ****@tampabay.com. she/ella ????????
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71. Lawrence Mower
Designation Reporter, Tallahassee Bureau Author Bio Reporter, @TB_Times/@MiamiHerald Tallahassee bureau. Past: @pbpost, @reviewjournal. @UNLV alum. Send tips and Seinfeld clips to ****@tampabay.com. DM for cell
Twitter @lmower3 (7.5K Followers) Get Email Contact
72. Maggie Duffy
Designation Arts Reporter Twitter @maggiedalexis Get Email Contact
73. Mari Faiello
Designation Engagement Producer Author Bio psalm 121:1-2 // the one where she posts on social for @TB_Times // always @alligatorSports & @UFJschool // surviving on starbucks runs + jeep rides with my dog
Twitter @faiello_mari Get Email Contact
74. Mark Katches
Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Editor @TB_Times, Florida’s largest newsroom/winner of back-to-back Pulitzer Prizes in 2021-2022. Former: @oregonian @cironline @journalsentinel @ocregister
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75. Marlene Sokol
Designation Education Reporter Author Bio Lucky me gets paid to ask questions to people in power, about stuff that matters, for an awesome news organization, in a town where tennis is 365 days a year.
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76. Martin Dyckman
Designation Associate Editor Get Email Contact
77. Matt Baker
Designation State College Sports Reporter Author Bio College football reporter for the Tampa Bay Times. Indiana native. Northwestern grad. AP Top 25 & Heisman voter. ****@tampabay.com
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78. Matt Cohen
Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio Writing about Auburn for @aldotcom | @iubloomington alum | Old Bay super fan | Say hi: ****@al.com
Twitter @Matt_Cohen_ Get Email Contact
79. Max Chesnes
Designation Environment Reporter Author Bio Environment reporter @TB_Times. Past: @tcpenvironment???? 2023 @ColumbiaUEnergy Fellow. @UFJSchool alum. Drone pilot. #ReadLocal
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80. Michelle Stark
Designation Assistant Editor, Life & Culture Author Bio Journalist (writer/editor) at @TB_Times / @TBTimesFood ????️ Reach me at ****@tampabay.com
Twitter @mstark17 Get Email Contact
81. Michael Van Sickler
Designation Assistant Managing Editor, News Author Bio Assistant managing editor, news @TB_Times, Florida's largest newsroom.
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82. Rick Stroud
Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Busy covering Bucs/NFL for Tampa Bay Times and the host of Sports Day Tampa Bay, a podcast available on Apple Podcasts (ITunes) and @tampabay.com
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83. Olivia George
Designation Tourism and Transportation Reporter Author Bio I cover the city of Tampa for the Tampa Bay Times. I like people and public records. Brit abroad. Rhode Island forever. Signal: 813-736-0344.
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84. Paul Driscoll
Designation Digital Audience Manager Author Bio Sports fanatic. Avid coffee drinker. Husband to the best. Downtown resident. Tampa native. Part Minnesotan.
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85. Paul Guzzo
Designation Culture Reporter Author Bio Tampa Bay Times reporter, author, indie filmmaker, husband of a super hot wife and stressed out father of four.
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86. Piper Castillo
Designation Clearwater Community Reporter Get Email Contact
87. Rebecca Liebson
Designation Real Estate Reporter Author Bio Covering real estate for @TB_Times. She/Her. ****@tampabay.com
Twitter @RebeccaLiebson Get Email Contact
88. Rebecca Woolington
Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Investigative editor @TB_Times. Past: @Oregonian. Fan of people, public records and pug dogs. Tips: ****@tampabay.com
Twitter @rwoolington Get Email Contact
89. Romy Ellenbogen
Designation Local Politics Reporter Author Bio Reporting @TB_Times. Alumna of @UF, @thealligator. Still a nervous kid after all this time! Talk to me: ****@tampabay.com
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90. Sam Ogozalek
Designation Mental Health Reporter Author Bio Health reporter @TB_Times via @Report4America. Previously @islandpacket. Tips? ****@tampabay.com
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91. Scott Purks
Designation Sports Writer and Photographer Author Bio Sportswriter and photographer covering Tampa Bay area sports, high schools, colleges and the pros.
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92. Carolyn Fox
Designation Managing Editor Author Bio Managing Editor, Tampa Bay Times. Formerly The Times-Picayune, @NatGeo and @USATODAY.
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93. Sharon Fink
Designation Sports Multimedia Editor Author Bio Multimedia editor at the Tampa Bay Times.
Twitter @sfink_tbtimes Get Email Contact
94. Sharon Kennedy Wynne
Designation Events Editor and Writer Author Bio Sharon Kennedy Wynne, entertainment & events writer, editor at the Tampa Bay Times @TB_Times. Mom, foodie, news junkie & fan of rollercoasters and theme parks
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95. Sheila Estrada
Designation Investigative Reporter Get Email Contact
96. Christopher Spata
Designation Culture Reporter Author Bio Enterprise reporter covering culture @tb_times; Founder of Cuban Sandwich Day. Read my writing @spataswork. Send me Florida story ideas and ???? and ???? recs.
Twitter @SpataTimes Get Email Contact
97. Marc Topkin
Designation Baseball Writer Author Bio Marc Topkin has covered the Rays for the Tampa Bay Times (formerly St. Petersburg Times) and tampabay.com since, well, forever.
Twitter @TBTimes_Rays Get Email Contact
98. Stephanie Hayes
Designation Columnist Author Bio Columnist at @TB_Times. Syndicated via @CreatorsNation. Weekend fiction writer. I have a tiny dog and a giant cat. instagram.com/stephrhayes
Twitter @stephhayes Get Email Contact
99. Sue Carlton
Designation Columnist and Editor Author Bio columnist, Tampa Bay Times
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100. Justine Griffin
Designation Economy and Growth Editor Author Bio @TB_Times Economy & Growth Editor. Equestrian. Egg donor. Mother of ????????????. Tips? ****@tampabay.com
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