It is one of the last great shared experiences. It is a close as it gets to binding the community together. And access to this community experience is as easy as picking up the phone and having it delivered right to your doorstep. News Journal readers may see the physical product of our daily efforts, but you may not think about what a difference we make in your lives. Investigative news reporting can bring awareness to and educate our communities.
Child abuse is a very difficult issue for anyone to deal with.
Recently, News Journal reporters spent five months researching and writing about child abuse in our area and the burgeoning efforts to create the Gulf Coast Kid's House for the investigation and prevention of abuse. Another 46 people said they would like to volunteer. Our stories on health issues can affect the lives of people in Northwest Florida. Continuing coverage of the needs of area blood centers has helped to save the lives of many who otherwise would have wanted for blood at a crucial time. It provides a quick evaluation of the need, letting donors know just how badly they are needed on any given day.