Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Bias and Credibility

Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

LEAST BIASED

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes).  The reporting is factual and usually sourced.  These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.

  • Overall, we rate the Sarasota Herald-Tribune as Least Biased for balanced reporting and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1925 (originally named The Sarasota Herald), the Herald-Tribune is a regional daily newspaper based in Sarasota, Florida. The Herald-Tribune delivers news from politics and business to sports, lifestyle, and entertainment.

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Funded by / Ownership

Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, owns The Sarasota Herald-Tribune. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger, the companies retained the Gannett name. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Herald-Tribune reports local news with minimally loaded words and bias using credible media sources through quotes such as “More affordable housing coming to Sarasota’s Rosemary District” and “Florida Education Association grades legislators.” Further, their editorials are balanced, such as: “Editorial: School security is worth special session.” For National News, the Herald-Tribune republishes the Associated Press. Generally, all articles are well sourced from credible media through quotes and are least biased in their wording.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Sarasota Herald-Tribune as Least Biased for balanced reporting and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing. (M. Huitsing 6/1/2018) Updated (09/28/2023)

Source: http://www.heraldtribune.com/

Last Updated on September 28, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check

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