Last Updated: August 29, 2026
Southern Observers is an independent local news and community information publication serving North Florida. These policies explain how Southern Observers operates, handles information and submissions, and distinguishes editorial content from advertising.
Southern Observers may collect information voluntarily provided by visitors, including names, email addresses, telephone numbers and information submitted through newsletter signups, news tips, press releases, event submissions, advertising inquiries and other forms.
We may also use website analytics, cookies and similar technologies to understand website traffic and improve our services.
Information may be used to:
Southern Observers may use third-party providers for website hosting, email newsletters, analytics, forms, advertising and related services. Those providers may process information as necessary to provide their services.
Southern Observers does not sell personal information to advertisers for their independent use.
Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe using the link provided in newsletter emails.
Questions concerning privacy may be submitted through Southern Observers' contact page.
By accessing Southern Observers, you agree to use the website for lawful purposes.
Articles, photographs, video, graphics, logos and other original Southern Observers material are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may share links to Southern Observers articles. Republishing, reproducing or commercially distributing substantial portions of Southern Observers' original content without permission is prohibited except as otherwise permitted by law.
Southern Observers may link to websites operated by government agencies, businesses, organizations and other third parties. Southern Observers is not responsible for the content, security, availability or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Information published by Southern Observers is provided for general news and informational purposes. Although we strive for accuracy, information may change after publication.
Southern Observers strives to provide accurate, fair and independently reported local journalism.
Whenever reasonably possible, information is verified before publication through interviews, documents, official sources, firsthand reporting or other reliable sources.
Press releases, public notices and information supplied by third parties may be edited, summarized or independently reported.
Submitting a press release does not guarantee publication or favorable coverage.
Southern Observers welcomes requests to correct factual errors.
A correction request should identify:
When Southern Observers determines that a material factual error has been published, we will make an appropriate correction as promptly and transparently as practicable.
Updates resulting from new developments are not necessarily corrections.
Southern Observers welcomes news tips from members of the community.
Submitting a tip does not guarantee investigation or publication.
Southern Observers may attempt to independently verify submitted information and may contact other individuals, organizations or agencies as part of the reporting process.
If information is sensitive and you wish to discuss confidentiality, please make that request before providing information you believe should remain confidential.
Submitting information does not automatically establish a confidential-source relationship.
By submitting a photograph, video, document or other material to Southern Observers, you represent that you have the legal right to provide the material or have permission from the rights holder to do so.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you retain ownership of material you own.
By voluntarily submitting material for possible publication, you grant Southern Observers a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to review, reproduce, edit, publish, display and distribute the submitted material in connection with Southern Observers' editorial coverage, website, newsletters and social-media channels.
Southern Observers may identify the contributor when appropriate unless another arrangement has been agreed upon.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
Do not submit material that you do not have permission to provide.
Businesses, government agencies, schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, public-safety agencies, clubs and other organizations may submit press releases and announcements for consideration.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
Southern Observers reserves editorial discretion to:
Submission of a press release does not constitute payment for coverage and does not guarantee positive coverage.
Organizations and individuals may submit community events for consideration for the Southern Observers Events calendar.
Submitters are responsible for providing accurate information concerning dates, times, locations, admission costs, organizers and other event details.
Southern Observers may edit event listings for length, clarity and style.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
Event organizers are responsible for notifying Southern Observers of cancellations, postponements or significant changes.
Readers should verify important event information with the organizer before attending.
Advertising helps support Southern Observers' local journalism.
Purchasing advertising does not provide an advertiser with influence over Southern Observers' independent editorial decisions.
Southern Observers reserves the right to accept or reject advertising.
Paid advertising and sponsored material will be identified in a manner intended to distinguish commercial content from independent editorial coverage.
Labels may include:
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or another clear disclosure appropriate to the content.
Advertisers are responsible for the accuracy and legality of claims contained in their advertisements.
Southern Observers does not guarantee the performance, products or services of advertisers.
Coverage of a business or organization does not imply endorsement by Southern Observers.
Likewise, purchasing advertising does not guarantee editorial coverage.
Unless otherwise identified, original Southern Observers articles, photographs, videos, graphics, logos and other original materials are owned by Southern Observers or used with permission.
All rights are reserved.
Links to Southern Observers stories may be shared.
For permission to reproduce Southern Observers material beyond uses permitted by law, contact Southern Observers.
If you believe material appearing on Southern Observers infringes your copyright, contact Southern Observers with sufficient information to identify the work and the material in question.
Southern Observers aims to make its website and digital content accessible to as many readers as reasonably possible.
If you experience difficulty accessing content or using a feature of the website, please contact Southern Observers and identify the page or feature causing the problem.
Southern Observers may revise these policies as the website, publication and services evolve.
The current version will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
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