# Tampa Bay 28

- **Website:** <https://tampabay28.com>
- **Primary alias:** `tampabay28.com`
- **Verified:** yes
- **Founded:** 1981
- **Employees:** 201+
- **Company kind:** PUBLIC COMPANY

## Description

WFTS, also known as Tampa Bay 28, is an influential independent television station that launched on December 14, 1981, under the vision of local businessman Ian Wheeler. Originally established as a family-friendly network, WFTS evolved over the years and became an ABC affiliate in 1994. The station has built a strong reputation by providing diverse programming, including syndicated reruns, religious content, classic movies, and a robust news operation. 

Since its inception, Tampa Bay 28 has garnered numerous journalism awards, including Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards, reflecting its commitment to quality reporting. The station was also a pioneer in streaming news, offering over 10 hours of exclusive content weekly through Tampa Bay 28+. Operated by the E.W. Scripps Company, WFTS continues to prioritize local storytelling through accurate and transparent journalism, making it a vital source of news and entertainment for the Tampa Bay community.

## Industries

- 📰 News and Media

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/tampabay28)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/tampabay28)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/tampabay_28)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/wfts-tv)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/tampabaynews)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idP-WI0SyS/w/400/h/133/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1755530024959)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idP-WI0SyS/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1755530025361)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dodger Blue | #1da1f2 | accent |
| Lucky Point | #17246F | brand |
| White | #FFFFFF | light |

## Fonts

- Inter — asset _(google)_
- Inter — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- Banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idP-WI0SyS/w/1500/h/500/theme/dark/idZx8NwqhG.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1757914389104)

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