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IONTB Requesting Your Help to Grow and Flourish

It has been over 9 years since the inception of IONTB. The growth of IONTB has been beyond my wildest comprehension. Recently we exceed over 96,000 folowers on Facebook and was named Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay Blogger and runner-up in the Twitter category. IONTB has been cited by many mainstream news organizations throughout the Tampa Bay area as well as on a national level. It has provided B-Roll video to local news media for their broadcast and content to our local newspaper.

IONTB has been first with so many stories of interest in the Tampa Bay area. We believe that many incidents would likely go unnoticed if it were not for our postings.

IONTB prides itself on what can be described as consumer driven news. It investigates incidents whenever possible, scrutinizing even further when a large number of people begin to inquire. It tries not to post many stories that are not of interest to its followers. The goals of IONTB vary greatly than that of the mainstream media. Another whole set of varied agendas also exist in the many different local agencies, board, departments and corporations. Due to these differences, IONTB continues to experience many challenges that threaten the existence of our service. Some of these very recent challenges may be discussed in further detail at a more appropriate time and forum.

In addition, Facebook has removed many news sites from user’s timeline reducing the viewership of many of our posts. This has led to a large decrease in followers seeing our posts and many people asking about something that was already posted. Also, YouTube has all but stopping paying creators for placing ads in video hosted on their site. Google has also drastically reduced the amount being paid for hosting ads on the IONTB website.

IONTB has incurred ever growing expenses from legal fees, freedom of information requests, web hosting, mobile app development, professional liability insurance, incorporation fees, photo/audio/video equipment and repairs, technology, and promotional material. Of course, none of this takes into account the time and energy needed to provide our non-stop, day in and day out service.

Our operating expenses are not huge by any stretch of imagination but funds are necessary for our continued survival and growth.

We are asking for a one time contribution or contribution on a monthly basis to help continue IONTB to flourish and enhance the coverage of news in the Tampa Bay area. Think of it as just giving up just a couple of your favorite coffee drinks each month.

You fully control your contributions and may increase, decrease, or cancel support at any time. Donors of recurrent donations will receive an email with information on how to manage or cancel the donations.

IONTB has helped so many over the past 9+ years. It has contributed so much to the community through being an information source and sponsoring many admirable events bettering the community. We have served so many while serving as a victim advocate and helping many others to feel at ease during incidents.

Please contribute today to allow this service to continue.

Corporate sponsorships and customized website ads are also available. If any companies are interested in advertising on IONTB.COM please contact me at [email protected].

Thank you in advance for your continued support.

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Patricia

Keep up the good work!

Tori Lucy | $25

We go to iontb first!!!

Andrew | $250

'Freedom of the Press'

Kevin Malley | $10

Keep up the good local news reporting Steve!

Tim Dederick | $75

Jeremy & Mia

Thank Steven! We love what you do for our community!! Mad props and our wish is that you have many more successful years doing what you love!

Tim Dederick | $50

Loraine | $10

Thank you Steve !

Andrea & Al Cleland | $25

Melissa

Thanks so much for being a quick unbiased news source and for keeping Tampa Bay informed

Tim Dederick | $100

Thank you for supporting the community

Mary | $25

Laura | $25

Good job keeping us posted!

Kelly

Lena | $10

Jessi

You have been the only community "news" source for me. You are detailed, unbiased & faster than anyone I've seen, reporting the events of our county. I wish I could offer more.....Your mission is important to a lot of people. Keep up the fantastic work!!

Hannah | $25/M

Thank you for all you do. Have been following you for years.

Aleksandra | $25

Your work is much appreciated!

Tim Ferguson | $25

Great work. Thank you for the true local news

Laurie Lakhani | $25

Keep up the good work!

Carol Workley

Marcella Meyer | $25

Thank You for all that you do!

Elaine

Linda Henderson | $25

Happy to help. Keep it going Steven

Terri | $20

Thank you IONTB!

Elizabeth | $25

Thank you for all you do! You are appreciated!!

Lynn Gibson | $25

I don't leave home without checking IONTB first. Thank you for all you do!

Kelly Henley

Crystal Brogdon | $25

Carolyn Bystrycki | $25

Freedom of speech! ❤️ You are doing a good thing. I appreciate you and the work you do. Thank you!