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From the Legal Hotline (1-877-NEWS-LAW)

Q.We’ve had a couple of people (out of thousands) who really do not like our paper being thrown in their neighborhoods. We’ve stopped the specific houses that complained, but they’re suggesting calling police, code enforcement, etc. if we do not stop delivering ALL newspapers, unless someone subscribes. I know free home delivery is common practice…
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From the Legal Hotline (1-877-NEWS-LAW)

Q. I’m trying to get up to speed on the legal publication qualification law changes that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024, and I’m hoping you might be able to clarify something for me. Will publications holding a periodicals permit (including Requester) be required to meet the 10% penetration threshold in a county and/or…
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The Jewish World and CRIM ally to blow up readership and ad sales, fulfilling missions of integrity and education

The Jewish World of Albany, NY, has formed an alliance for enriched sales and marketing projects, with Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM), which operates media companies including nine newspapers in the region. Mark Vinciguerra of Clifton Park and Warren Dews, Jr., of Hinsdale, Mass., operate CRIM and NYVTmedia, whose properties include The Ravena News-Herald, The…
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Florida Press Association members benefit from “Earn Your Press Pass” course

Florida Press Association member newspapers have access to the “Earn Your Press Pass” course developed by Kansas Publishing Ventures (KPV) in conjunction with the Kansas Press Association. FPA is thrilled to offer this course at no charge as another benefit for members as we continue the pursuit of strengthening Florida newspapers. The course is an…
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Legislative Update (End of Week 9) (May 5)

Defamation. HB 991 by Rep. Andrade (R. Pensacola); SB 1220 Sen. Brodeur (R. Lake Mary) These bills change the defamation guardrails for lawsuits by public figures imposed by the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision in NYT v. Sullivan. That case established a high standard (actual malice) that public officials/figures must surmount to bring a successful…
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The Sarasota Ballet Brings Ashton to Royal Audiences

The Royal Ballet presents The Sarasota Ballet for an all Ashton Program at The Royal Opera House, June 4th to 9th, 2024 in Covent Garden, London Sarasota, FL (April 26th, 2023) – The Sarasota Ballet today announces its first international tour to London at the invitation of The Royal Ballet’s Director Kevin O’Hare. The Sarasota…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Mainstreet Daily News

Mainstreet Daily News is a local, independent news outlet dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville and its surrounding area. Our mission is to inform, engage, and inspire our readers to make a difference in the communities and neighborhoods we serve. We bring to this mission more than 100 years of combined journalism experience, but…
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Legislative Update (Middle of Week Eight)

Defamation. HB 991 by Rep. Andrade (R. Pensacola); SB 1220 Sen. Brodeur (R. Lake Mary) These bills change the defamation guardrails for lawsuits by public figures imposed by the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision in NYT v. Sullivan. That case established a high standard (actual malice) that public officials/figures must surmount to bring a successful…
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Legislative Update (Middle of Week Six)

Defamation. HB 991 by Rep. Andrade (R. Pensacola); SB 1220 Sen. Brodeur (R. Lake Mary) These bills change the defamation guardrails for lawsuits by public figures imposed by the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision in NYT v. Sullivan. That case established a high standard (actual malice) that public officials/figures must surmount to bring a successful…
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We are thrilled to announce that Intersect Media (IM) has partnered with the Digital Circular leader – Flipp. Intersect Media is a driving force of media placement and innovation for the Florida Press Association and other Press Associations throughout the Nation. This coming year, IM is committed to empowering Florida publishers and the Florida Press…
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