USA TODAY NETWORK
As 2020 comes to an end, newsrooms nationwide are taking stock of the moments that shaped their communities. Among them are the coronavirus pandemic which continues to ravage our nation, a presidential election that has widened a chasm among our citizens, social isolation, lost jobs and and a hurting population.
Newsrooms across Florida chronicled these moments, highlighting the myriad ways the events of 2020 affected their communities, as well as the strength, compassion and resiliency that also emerged. These local journalists shined a light for their communities by being their watchdog and holding those in power accountable.
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