Photos: Tampa Bay Times reporters win Pulitzer Prize for 'Poisoned' series
Times reporters Corey G. Johnson, Rebecca Woolington and Eli Murray were awarded the Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting Monday. They won for their "Poisoned" series, which exposed dangers at a local lead smelter. It's the newsroom's 14th Pulitzer Prize.
Published May 9, 2022
From left, Tampa Bay Times reporters Eli Murray, Rebecca Woolington and Corey G. Johnson are announced as the winners of the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on Monday, May 9, 2022. The winning series, "Poisoned," exposed dangers at Florida’s only lead smelter. This marked the 14th Pulitzer Prize awarded to the Times. IVY CEBALLO | Times
From left, Tampa Bay Times reporters Eli Murray, Rebecca Woolington and Corey G. Johnson are announced as the winners of the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on Monday, May 9, 2022. The winning series, "Poisoned," exposed dangers at Florida’s only lead smelter. This marked the 14th Pulitzer Prize awarded to the Times. IVY CEBALLO | Times
From left, Tampa Bay Times reporters Eli Murray, Rebecca Woolington and Corey G. Johnson are announced as the winners of the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on Monday, May 9, 2022. The winning series, "Poisoned," exposed dangers at Florida’s only lead smelter. This marked the 14th Pulitzer Prize awarded to the Times. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Times editor and vice president Mark Katches congratulates reporter Corey G. Johnson after it was announced Johnson and fellow reporters Eli Murray and Rebecca Woolington had won the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on Monday, May 9, 2022. Their winning series, "Poisoned," exposed dangers at Florida’s only lead smelter. This marked the 14th Pulitzer Prize awarded to the Times. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Times editor and vice president Mark Katches claps after watching a livestream announcing the Pulitzer Prize award winners, including Times reporters Eli Murray, Rebecca Woolington and Corey G. Johnson. The three reporters were awarded the Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting on Monday, May 9, 2022. The winning series, "Poisoned," exposed dangers at Florida’s only lead smelter. This marked the 14th Pulitzer Prize awarded to the Times. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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From left, Tampa Bay Times editor and vice president, Mark Katches investigative reporters, Rebecca Woolington, Corey C.Johnson and Eli Murrray gather to celebrate for the team being awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
From front row left, Tampa Bay Times investigative reporters, Rebecca Woolington, Corey C.Johnson and Eli Murrray gather along with editor and vice president, Mark Katches, back left, and outgoing chairman, Paul Tash to celebrate the team being awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
Tampa Bay Times reporter, Corey C.Johnson, right, along with reporting colleagues, Eli Murray, front left and Rebecca Woolington, center, celebrate with newsroom staff and guests for the trio winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. The celebration was held at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
From front row left, Tampa Bay Times reporters, Rebecca Woolington, Eli Murrray and Corey C.Johnson celebrate with newsroom staff and guests as Times editor and vice president, Mark Katches talks about the trio winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. The celebration was held at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
From front row left, Tampa Bay Times investigative reporters Eli Murray, Rebecca Woolington, and Corey C.Johnson celebrate with newsroom staff and guests as Times editor and vice president, Mark Katches talks about the trio winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. The celebration was held at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
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From left, Tampa Bay Times investigative reporters, Rebecca Woolington, Corey C.Johnson and Eli Murrray gather to celebrate for the team being awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
The Tampa Bay Times newsroom celebrated the news of winning their 14th Pulitzer Prize on Monday, May 9, 2022. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project named “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
Tampa Bay Times investigative reporter, Rebecca Woolington, celebrate with newsroom staff and guests about winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. The celebration was held at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
Tampa Bay Times investigative reporter, Eli Murray, celebrate with newsroom staff and guests about winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. Murray’s reporting colleagues on the project are, from left Corey C.Johnson, and Rebecca Woolington. Next to Woolington is Times’ editor and vice president, Mark Katches. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. The celebration was held at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
Tampa Bay Times, chairman, Paul Tash, right congratulates reporter Rebecca Woolington for winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The project was reported by Woolington, Eli Murray and Corey C. Johnson. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled ÒPoisonedÓ which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. The celebration was held at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
Tampa Bay Times, chairman, Paul Tash celebrate with newsroom staff and guests for winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The project was reported by, from left and center with suit and tie, Eli Murray, Corey C. Johnson and Rebecca Woolington. Times editor and vice president, Mark Katches is next to Woolington. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. The celebration was held at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022. BOYZELL HOSEY | Times
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/HI5TBPVKBBB47BWCPDHAFEEPA4.JPG "Tampa Bay Times editor and vice president Mark Katches claps after watching a livestream announcing the Pulitzer Prize award winners, including Times reporters Eli Murray, Rebecca Woolington and Corey G. Johnson. The three reporters were awarded the Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting on Monday, May 9, 2022. The winning series, \"Poisoned,\" exposed dangers at Florida’s only lead smelter. This marked the 14th Pulitzer Prize awarded to the Times.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CELTP3F6LZDW3B7OBDN2RWL7D4.JPG "From front row left, Tampa Bay Times investigative reporters, Rebecca Woolington, Corey C.Johnson and Eli Murrray gather along with editor and vice president, Mark Katches, back left, and outgoing chairman, Paul Tash to celebrate the team being awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/OXW2EV34NNAO5GCYSEUML6AXDE.jpg "The Tampa Bay Times newsroom celebrated the news of winning their 14th Pulitzer Prize on Monday, May 9, 2022. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project named “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TOJYDUYBNRHA7OZA35G66HAFM4.JPG "Tampa Bay Times investigative reporter, Rebecca Woolington, celebrate with newsroom staff and guests about winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. The prize recognizes the acclaimed project entitled “Poisoned” which investigated regulatory failings by a Tampa lead smelter factory. The celebration was held at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022.")
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