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UFCJC Student Project, “The Price of Plenty,” Wins 2024 SEJ Award for Outstanding Student Reporting on the Environment

Wednesday October 23, 2024

“The Price of Plenty,” a collaboration between the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) and the University of Missouri, received first place for Outstanding …
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Ted Bridis and David Cuillier Comment on the Repercussions from Public Records Requests for an “Improper Purpose”

Tuesday September 3, 2024

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Michael and Linda Connelly Senior Lecturer in Investigative Reporting and David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom …
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WUFT Student Journalists Receive Two 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Awards

Friday August 16, 2024

Student journalists from public media station WUFT, operated by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), are the recipients of two 2024 Radio Television Digital …
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Fresh Take Florida Featured in Poynter.com Profile

Tuesday July 16, 2024

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student investigative news service focuses on in-depth stories that scrutinize the actions of public …
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UFCJC Alum Receives Prestigious Sharyl Attkisson Investigative and Original News Prize

Monday June 3, 2024

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced that alumnus Silas Morgan, B.S. Journalism 2024, is the winner of this year’s Sharyl Attkisson …
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WUFT Receives Three 2024 Region 13 RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards

Thursday May 30, 2024

Student journalists from public media station WUFT, operated by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, are the recipients of three Region 13 2024 Radio Television Digital …
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Two UFCJC Alumni Finish in the Top 20 in Hearst Journalism Awards Investigative Reporting Competition

Monday May 20, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications alumni Meghan McGlone and Loren Miranda finished third and 13th, respectively, in the 2023-2024 Hearst Journalism Awards Investigative …
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Ted Bridis Comments on the Repercussions of Not Fact-Checking Data

Tuesday May 7, 2024

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Michael and Linda Connelly Senior Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, is quoted in “Data Glitch Leads to Error …
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Ted Bridis Authors Opinion Column on the Importance and Evolution of Investigative Journalism

Wednesday April 24, 2024

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Michael and Linda Connelly Senior Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, is the author of the opinion column …
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UFCJC Fresh Take Florida Service Offers Students the Opportunity to Cover State Issues

Tuesday April 23, 2024

Fresh Take Florida, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student news service producing investigative reporting on Florida’s state government or other issues …
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Ted Bridis Authors Article on the State of Journalism in 2024 and the Need for Investigative Reporting in Talk Media

Friday March 22, 2024

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Senior Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, is the author of “The State of Journalism in 2024: Why Talk Media …
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Miami Herald Publishes Op-Ed on Fresh Take Florida Story About Repeal of Concealed Gun Permits

Monday November 6, 2023

“Florida Law Making Gun Carry Permits Optional Leads to Dramatic Drop in Safety Classes,” a story by Fresh Take Florida student journalist Jack Lemnus published in the Miami Herald on Nov. 1, …
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Three UFCJC Students Selected for 2023 Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop

Tuesday October 31, 2023

Three University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student journalists have been selected to attend the invitation-only Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop …
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Five UFCJC Faculty Receive Promotions

Thursday August 17, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) has announced that five faculty have been promoted. Environmental Journalist in Residence Cynthia Barnett has been promoted …
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UFCJC Student Journalists, Alumni and Faculty Selected as Finalists in the 2022 SPJ Florida Pro Sunshine State Awards Competition

Thursday June 30, 2022

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists and alumni from WUFT and Fresh Take Florida, and two faculty members are finalists in the 2022 Society of …
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Ted Bridis and Clay Calvert Comment on How the Largest Utility Company in the U.S. Conducted Surveillance on a Jacksonville Journalist

Monday June 27, 2022

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, and Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment …
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Ted Bridis Joins the Florida Society of News Editors’ Board of Directors

Wednesday September 22, 2021

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, has been selected for the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of News …
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Ted Bridis Comments on the Selection of the New Washington Post Executive Editor

Wednesday August 25, 2021

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, is quoted in “Inside the Plan to Make Jeff Bezo’s Washington Post the …
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Ted Bridis Comments on the Importance of Investigative Journalism in the Current Media Environment

Thursday January 28, 2021

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was featured in “The Importance of Investigative Journalism in Our …
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CJC Faculty, Adjuncts and Students Named 2019 Anderson Scholar Faculty Honorees

Friday December 13, 2019

Ten University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty, adjuncts and students were recognized as 2019 Anderson Scholars. Anderson Scholars Faculty  honorees include Associate …
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Ted Bridis Comments on the Current State of the Press and Public Perception

Thursday April 18, 2019

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was quoted in “Glasser: What the President Gets Wrong About the Press” …
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Three CJC Faculty Named on 2019 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Teams

Tuesday April 16, 2019

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was part of an Associated Press team that was named a 2019 Pulitzer …
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wins 2019 Brechner Freedom of Information Award

Monday April 1, 2019

A team of investigative journalists at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, whose reporting led the City of Atlanta to overhaul its practices for responding to public-records requests, is the winner of …
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Ted Bridis Comments on Alleged AMI Blackmail Threats

Friday February 8, 2019

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was cited in “Ronan Farrow Says He Also Faced ‘Blackmail Efforts from …