Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame
The Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have rendered outstanding service in the field of newspaper journalism in Florida.
Nominations to the Hall of Fame are accepted any time, but the deadline for consideration in the current year is April 15. Learn how to submit a nomination.
| Name: | Inducted: | About: | ||
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John Knight |
1989 |
Knight was publisher of the Miami Herald from 1937 through 1976. During his 50-year newspaper career, he built the Knight-Ridder newspaper chain into a nationwide organization with daily circulation of 3.2 million in 33 U.S. cities, including dailies in Tallahassee, Bradenton, Boca Raton and Miami. |
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