Izzy Gould joined the Times in 2005 to cover high school sports in Pasco County. Born in Philadelphia and raised in its suburbs, he made his way here to study journalism earning a bachelor of science degree in journalism at the University of Florida. He previously was a staff writer for the Tampa Tribune, the Morning (Arkansas) News and the Sun (Yuma, Ariz.). During his college days he wrote for the Independent Florida Alligator student newspaper and was a correspondent for the Miami Herald. He currently covers high school sports, state colleges and general assignment.

Phone: (813) 421-3886

E-mail: igould@tampabay.com