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Philip Morgan
Philip Morgan is a freelance writer living in St. Petersburg. He is an award-winning reporter who has covered news in the Tampa Bay area for more than 50 years. Phil grew up in Miami and graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in journalism. He joined the Lakeland Ledger, where he covered police and city government. He spent 36 years as a reporter for the former Tampa Tribune. During his time at the Tribune, he covered welfare and courts and did investigative reporting before spending 30 years as a feature writer. He worked as a reporter for the Tampa Bay Times for 12 years. He loves writing stories about interesting people, places and issues.
Philip Morgan's Latest Articles
Safe & Sound Hillsborough launches positive alternative to teen takeovers
The #SafeSummerSeries is funded by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Commission
Summer water safety in Tampa Bay area
Several water safety programs for kids are active in Hillsborough County.
Children’s Board funding expands summer camp access in Hillsborough County
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County funds program enhancements and additional student slots to expand summer camp access.
Rock on! History Center extends popular guitar exhibit
“America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation” is at the Tampa Bay History Center through August 23.
Clearwater Main Library expands popular rooftop event series
Clearwater Main Library adds monthly rooftop events until popular Sunset on the Roof returns.
Child Abuse Prevention Month spotlights year-round efforts to support parents, protect children
Bay Area hospital systems, community nonprofits have array of research-backed programs and resources to prevent child abuse.
History Center Duckwall Lecture celebrates Ybor’s 140th with Gary Mormino
Tampa Bay History Center Duckwall Lecture features historian, author Gary Mormino for Ybor City's 140th anniversary.
Partner Partner Content Children’s Board launches nonprofit job fair
Children's Board of Hillsborough County job fair helps nonprofit partners fill positions.
Striking balance between e-bikes’ rising popularity, safety concerns
Tampa, USF officials emphasize safety messaging as rising e-bike usage brings rising crash numbers.









