The Free Press (Tampa) media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give The Free Press (Tampa) one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. We have seen it on 111 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Free Press (Tampa) biased?
The rating organisations do not give The Free Press (Tampa) one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Free Press (Tampa) left or right?
The rating organisations do not give The Free Press (Tampa) one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is The Free Press (Tampa) reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Free Press (Tampa) are Media Bias/Fact Check: Mixed factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Free Press (Tampa) has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Free Press (Tampa)’s own report linked underneath.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asArctic Power Play: U.S. Locks Down Permanent Military Grip On Greenland (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
A new legal opinion from the Justice Department states that a federal law prohibiting licensed dealers from selling handguns to individuals aged 18-20 is unconstitutional. The opinion suggests federal prosecutors may stop pursuing felony charges against dealers selling to this age group, though it is not legally binding.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asDOJ Declares Federal Ban On Handgun Sales To Young Adults Unconstitutional (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Germany and the United States have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation between their defense industries. The agreement, signed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to accelerate weapons production and strengthen manufacturing capacity.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asForging ‘NATO 3.0’: U.S., Germany Strike Deal To Supercharge Weapons Production (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
House Speaker Mike Johnson has sent representatives home early for their pre-election recess. This move postpones a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which had been initiated by Rep. Thomas Massie over Hegseth's actions in Iran and Venezuela.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asKentucky Rep. Massie Torches Speaker Johnson For Dodging Hegseth Impeachment Vote (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Novo Nordisk and Anthropic have announced a collaboration to use artificial intelligence in drug discovery and development. Novo Nordisk will employ Anthropic's Claude models, including Claude Science, to advance its research and development efforts.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asCan AI Cure Disease? Novo Nordisk Bets On Anthropic To Crack The Medicine Code (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty in a US federal money laundering case. He is accused of bribing officials to win contracts for food imports during a period of hardship in Venezuela.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asFormer Venezuelan Minister Alex Saab Pleads Guilty In Massive Florida Money Laundering Scheme (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging five individuals linked to Russian intelligence services with plotting targeted killings in the United States and European nations supporting Ukraine. The FBI announced it disrupted the alleged plot.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asFive Charged In Russian Intelligence Murder-For-Hire, Sabotage Plot Targeting U.S. And Europe (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump. The measure, introduced by Rep. Al Green, was related to Trump's immigration enforcement policies. The final vote was 232 against 147, with 47 members voting present.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it as147 House Lawmakers Vote To Advance Trump Impeachment Measure As Dem Ranks Split (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asKennedy Center Board Votes To Close Venue Following Safety Warnings And Naming Dispute (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it as'A Shell Of Their Former Selves': Trump Unloads On Supreme Court After Spate Of Defeats (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asTrump Calls AI Doomsday Warnings A 'Hoax' And Urges Rapid U.S. Expansion (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asTrump Calls AI Doomsday Warnings A 'Hoax' And Urges Rapid U.S. Expansion (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
An oil tanker exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with mines, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The tanker was reportedly attempting to cross a prohibited zone. Thirteen crew members were rescued, and one remains missing.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asU.S. Military Rejects Iranian Mine Claim, Says Stricken Tanker Was Hit By Drone Off Oman (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Donald Trump told reporters in Dublin that Canada and Iran both want to make a deal. He was asked about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. Canada's Trade Minister said no formal talks were scheduled but conversations continue.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asU.S. Military Rejects Iranian Mine Claim, Says Stricken Tanker Was Hit By Drone Off Oman (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found that nearly 80 immigrant detainees at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility were held in small metal enclosures for periods ranging from several minutes to nearly two hours. The report described the enclosures as 'highly unconventional' and a risk to detainee health and safety.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asOIG Report Details Violations, Unprecedented Confinement At Florida 'Alligator Alcratraz' (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated the United States can afford to send $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress. He indicated the payments would be made after the election, and a White House budget official discussed the funding plan.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asTrump Doubles Down On $5,000 Payout Pledge For American Adults (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of Democratic-led cities and states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration rule. The rule would allow immigration officials to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who use public benefits.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asGreen Cards On The Line: 22 States File Lawsuits To Block Sweeping New Public Benefits Rule (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Mississippi police are continuing their investigation into the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month. One man has been arrested in connection with the killing, and authorities expect more arrests.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asMan Arrested After Mississippi Woman Found Hanging Ruled A Homicide (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Anthony Tyrone Higgs, a Bahamian national and lawful permanent resident of the US since 1976, has been arrested in Decatur, Georgia. Homeland Security Investigations confirmed he illegally voted in the 2020 US election and has a violent criminal record.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asFeds Arrest Bahamian Man In Georgia Over Violent Record And Illegal Voting (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
The Free Press (Tampa) reported it asSaudi Pipeline Struck By Drones From Iraq, Threatening Key Oil Route (opens The Free Press (Tampa) in a new tab)
Who says so
2 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
- Media Bias/Fact CheckmixedCheck it
Who owns it
- Tampa Free PressIndependentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
- Official site
- tampafp.com
- Seen publishing on
- tampafp.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 111
- Reports listed
- 114
- We could read
- 2
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
112 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 2 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 30 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and The Free Press (Tampa) ran the story anyway.
Across the 111 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Free Press (Tampa)’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 21 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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