Stories on Florida’s Environment, Development, Culture & History
Crowdsourced reporting, environmental storytelling, and community-submitted tips documenting development across Florida.
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About Beyond Florida
Beyond Florida is a community-powered media project created by Sam Johnson, a Florida-based creator, journalist, and storyteller. We cover environmental issues, development projects, and the stories shaping communities across Florida and the Southeast, combining real reporting with social-first storytelling.
A big part of this work comes directly from the community. People share tips, submit development projects, and flag changes happening in their neighborhoods, helping build a clearer picture of what’s happening across the state. Beyond Florida also works with organizations, nonprofits, and brands on storytelling and awareness campaigns that align with the mission.
Submit a Story
See a new development project, land clearing, rezoning notice, or environmental concern in your area? Submit a story idea or tip to Beyond Florida to help document what’s happening statewide. Tips and submissions are reviewed before being shared.
Collaborate / Contact
Beyond Florida reaches 600,000+ followers across social platforms through storytelling that blends environmental reporting, local history, and Florida-focused accountability. If you’re a brand, nonprofit, journalist, or organization, let’s connect.
In The News
Beyond Florida’s work has been recognized by news outlets across the state, helping bring more attention to the stories and issues shaping Florida communities. Here are a few recent features and segments.
Our Collaborations
Beyond Florida works with brands, nonprofits, and organizations to share stories that actually feel real and rooted in Florida and the Southeast. Across platforms, the audience totals 600,000+ followers, including 210K+ on TikTok, 210K+ on Instagram, and 43K+ on Facebook and more on YouTube.
What makes these collaborations work is that the content doesn’t feel forced. People follow Beyond Florida for real stories, and partnerships can fit naturally into that world. Sam’s journalism background helps hook viewers fast and keep them watching, and because the audience connects with the person behind the camera, it sparks real engagement and conversation.
Want to work together? Reach out here → Collaborate/Contact
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Frito Lay
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