Florida Press Association Employee Directory
Newspaper PublishingFlorida, United States2-10 Employees
Based in Tallahassee, Florida, the Florida Press Association is a small professional body serving the state's newspapers. It functions as the industry's collective voice, promoting the welfare of Florida newspapers, encouraging higher standards of journalism, and defending the public's right to be informed as a First Amendment advocate. The association supports member papers through services including lobbying, legal counsel, advertising services, and the organization of contests and conventions. Its focus is Florida newspapers that join as members, with services intended to support operations and uphold journalistic standards. It sits within the newspaper publishing industry as an advocacy and service organization that coordinates events and recognizes excellence among member papers. In 2024, Thecoastalstar formed a partnership with the Florida Press Association to provide a tax-free mechanism for reader contributions.