Enhance Breaking News Reporting in Tampa Bay
Support local reporting. Keep Tampa Bay informed.
When something happens in your community, timely local information matters. IONTB covers breaking news and public-safety incidents across Tampa Bay, with a focus on Pinellas County—from major crashes and road closures to fires, severe weather, and developing local stories.
Your support helps keep that work going.
Facebook remains an important way to connect with readers, but not every post reaches everyone who follows IONTB. Visiting IONTB.com directly is a reliable way to find our latest coverage. Reader support helps us continue that work.
What your contribution supports
Behind each update is time spent gathering information, checking details, reviewing public records, and following a story as it develops. Contributions help support that reporting and the practical costs of operating IONTB, including website hosting, technology, and photo, video, and audio equipment.
IONTB also provides ways to stay connected through its website, social accounts, and public-safety tools, including the IONTB 911 Dashboard.
Give once or support us monthly
A one-time contribution helps with ongoing expenses. Monthly support makes it easier to plan for the work ahead. Choose the amount and schedule that fit your budget—every contribution is appreciated.
Use the donation form on this page to make a one-time or monthly contribution. For help managing an existing contribution, contact us at news@iontb.com.
Other ways to help
Sharing a link to an IONTB story, sending a news tip, or contributing your own photos and videos can also help keep the community informed. Visit IONTB.com for the latest coverage or use our media-upload form to send information.
Interested in advertising or corporate sponsorship? Visit our advertising page or email steven@iontb.com.
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting IONTB.
Steven Hirschfield
IONTB LLC
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Delane | $25
You are awesome!!!!Thank YOU
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James Forret | $10
You guys always are on top of the local stuff. You and Zach have a good thing going here. I would give more if I could but I figure something is better than nothing.
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Heather
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'Freedom of the Press'
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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!
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Thank you Steve !
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Thanks so much for being a quick unbiased news source and for keeping Tampa Bay informed
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Thank you for supporting the community
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Good job keeping us posted!
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Thank you for all you do. Have been following you for years.
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Your work is much appreciated!
Tim Ferguson | $25
Great work. Thank you for the true local news
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Keep up the good work!
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