Colbi EdmondsTampa Bay Regional Reporter
I’m a regional reporter, primarily covering Pinellas and Hillsborough county governments. While my work focuses on following county leadership and their actions, I’m interested in how their decisions impact residents across the Tampa Bay area. Whether that be traffic, development or taxes, I’m excited to cover a rapidly changing region and welcome any tips or story ideas you may have. Prior to joining the Times, I was a national reporting fellow at The New York Times. There, I covered a range of topics, including education, natural disasters and infrastructure. I graduated from Boston University in May 2023 with degrees in journalism and political science and a minor in African American studies. I was born and raised in Texas and proudly call San Antonio home. When I’m not working, I'm usually running, watching cheesy TV or sitting in a coffee shop with an expensive oat milk latte I likely won’t finish.