In an unforgettable year as residents grappled with the novel coronavirus pandemic in the midst of controversial local, state and federal elections and social justice movements, TCPalm s journalists focused on producing content that had direct impact on the communities they serve.
Shedding light on the largely Hispanic Golden Gate community often overlooked by political parties, prompting the Martin County Supervisor of Elections to open a polling location in the neighborhood.
Sharing the stories of young, Black students decisions to partake in the Black Lives Matter movement following years of uncomfortable situations at their respective schools.
Whether they re months-long investigations or editorials calling for change, these stories are just a few examples of how TCPalm s journalism impacted Treasure Coast residents in 2020: