We’re building a future where everyone in our community has access to trusted local news. Together we can ensure that Tallahassee remains informed, connected, and empowered.
Strong communities depend on trusted local news
Our vision
Press Forward North Florida aims to bring together community stakeholders to identify local information needs and facilitate the co-creation of solutions that strengthen civic engagement and ensure the long-term resiliency of trusted local news in our community.
With support from a generous grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, we are investing in research, partnerships, and dialogue that will lay the groundwork for innovative and sustainable approaches.
Capital Region News Collaborative members discuss the importance of local news, highlighting the support of The Community Foundation of North Florida through the Press Forward North Florida initiative.
Give today and have your contribution TRIPLED!
Thanks to a generous challenge from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, every gift made to Press Forward North Florida by December 31 will be matched 2:1 until the $75,000 matching opportunity is reached.
Your gift will help:
Expand local
reporting capacity
We are funding two full-time reporting fellowships to increase newsroom capacity and create pathways for emerging journalists to serve our community.
Beyond building reporting capacity, they will also go deeper on issues such as economic mobility that deeply impact our region.
Strengthen
collaboration
We helped launch and fund project management support to the Capital Region News Collaborative, a solutions-focused news collaborative of six local news organizations joining forces to provide deeper, community-centered reporting on issues that matter most to Tallahassee
Support solutions-
focused journalism
We’re investing in local journalism that not only identifies challenges, but highlights credible responses and community-led solutions – help residents take informed action. This solutions‑based approach gives residents the knowledge and context they need to feel empowered.
Thank you for considering the opportunity to strengthen local news in North Florida. Together, we can help build a more informed, connected, and resilient community.
Press Forward North Florida is proud to support the Capital Region News Collaborative – a coalition of six local news organizations joining forces to provide deeper, community-centered reporting on issues that matter most to the region.
The six founding news outlets — WCTV, WTXL, WFSU Public Media, The Tallahassee Democrat, Capital Outlook, and Tallahassee Reports work together to expand in-depth reporting that strengthens civic connection and community understanding.
Rural News Service
Press Forward North Florida is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration to launch the Rural News Service (RNS), a regional initiative designed to strengthen local news and expand access to trusted information in Florida’s rural Panhandle communities.
In partnership with WFSU Public Media/Florida State University, WTXL, and the Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, this multi-institutional effort will address longstanding information gaps by supporting rural news organizations and amplifying community-centered reporting.
Key Objectives of the Rural News Service
- Establish a satellite reporting hub in the western Panhandle staffed by a dedicated journalist
- Bridge the information divide in rural counties through responsive, community-driven reporting
- Develop sustainable content-sharing channels for rural newspapers and media outlets
- Provide hands-on training and professional development for journalism students in underserved areas
The Rural News Service will engage residents through listening sessions, audience surveys, and social media outreach to ensure coverage reflects the lived experience and priorities of local communities.
Emphasizing arts, culture, history, and civic life, the initiative will produce long-form journalism and digital content tailored to rural audiences.
Press Forward North Florida funding for the Rural News Service is provided by Press Forward Catalyst Funds.
Contact us
Phone
(850) 222- 2899
kduncan@cfnf.org
Address
3600 Maclay Boulevard South, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312