Top 10 Florida Daily Newspapers by Circulation
*Data as of August 2025.
1. Tampa Bay Times
https://tampabay.com
Florida’s independent broadsheet since 1884, serving the Tampa Bay region with award-winning investigative journalism and regional coverage.
Daily Circulation: ~61,000
2. South Florida Sun‑Sentinel
https://www.sun-sentinel.com
Serving Broward, Palm Beach, and southern Miami-Dade counties since 1910, this Tribune-owned broadsheet offers in-depth local reporting and watchdog journalism.
Daily Circulation: ~90,000
3. Orlando Sentinel
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/
Central Florida’s primary broadsheet since 1876, noted for comprehensive coverage of tourism, local affairs, and community issues.
Daily Circulation: ~71,000
4. Miami Herald
https://www.miamiherald.com
Founded in 1903, this McClatchy-owned daily is South Florida’s flagship newspaper, known for its Pulitzer-winning investigative and coverage of Miami-Dade and beyond.
Daily Circulation: ~73,000
5. The Villages Daily Sun
https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com
A unique community broadsheet launched in 1997, it serves the retirement community of The Villages with exceptionally high print penetration.
Daily Circulation: ~55,700
6. The Palm Beach Post
https://www.palmbeachpost.com
Serving Palm Beach County and parts of the Treasure Coast since 1916, this Gannett-owned paper focuses on coastal, political, and community news.
Daily Circulation: ~23,500
7. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com
Southwest Florida’s broadsheet since 1925, known for in-depth reporting on coastal development, arts, and local government.
Daily Circulation: ~24,300
8. Naples Daily News
https://www.naplesnews.com
Serving Collier County since 1923, this Gannett-owned daily provides local news, business, and coastal community coverage.
Daily Circulation: ~16,800
9. Florida Times‑Union
https://www.jacksonville.com
Jacksonville’s oldest paper since 1864 (now under Gannett), covering Northeast Florida with a focus on regional, political, and business news.
Daily Circulation: ~14,000
10. The News‑Journal (Daytona Beach)
https://www.news-journalonline.com
Founded in 1883, this broadsheet serves Volusia and Flagler counties with local news, features, and regional affairs.
Daily Circulation: (Within top ten statewide; estimated mid‑thousands)