Category: Association News

Newspaper in Education (NIE) programs are more relevant than ever in today’s world. Research shows that young people who are exposed to newspapers in their classrooms are more likely to become daily readers of the newspaper, become more knowledgeable about the world around them and become more involved citizens in their communities. Since 2013, Florida…
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Engaging young people in the world around them and building life-long readers is the mission of Newspaper in Education programs throughout the world. Here in Florida, there is a strong history of using newspapers as a living textbook in classrooms to teach about the real world. From national and local news to sports and entertainment,…
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Newspaper in Education (NIE) programs are extremely relevant in the world today, especially in Florida. Research shows that young people who are exposed to newspapers in their classrooms are more likely to become daily readers of the newspaper, become more knowledgeable about the world around them and become more involved citizens in their communities. In…
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In 2023, the FPA Board of Directors’ formed a bylaws task force that recommended changes to the bylaws, and which were later unanimously adopted by the full Board at their February 2023 meeting.  Under the bylaws, these recommendations need approval by 2/3 majority of the membership with 30-day notice, which was provided via email on…
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Earlier this year, the Board of Directors’ formed a bylaws task force that recommended changes to the bylaws, and which were later unanimously adopted by the full Board at their February 16 meeting. Under the bylaws, these recommendations need approval by 2/3 majority of the membership with 30-day notice is to be provided via FPA’s…
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It was a Friday in November 1978, Gerry Mulligan’s first day as editor of the Citrus County Chronicle. Back then, the paper came out two times a week and work was finished by noon on Fridays. At noon, Mulligan asked his boss, David Arthurs, “What’s next?” Just then, a woman pushed open the door of…
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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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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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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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