Reaction to news of our impending closure

We heard yesterday that The American Independent News Network will be shutting down The Florida Independent effective Fri., April 27. Since then, we’ve heard from readers on this site and across social media, letting us know how they feel about the decision. Their thoughts here:

Jane, commenter: “This is very upsetting. I wish it weren’t true or that I had a bizzillion dollars to keep you afloat. Thanks for everything.”

Morphus, commenter: “Sorry to hear this. I visit everyday.”

Jerseygarcia, commenter: “What can we do as readers to stop this? this is unacceptable for me. You are a very important news site, where will I go to?”

Don, commenter: “So sad …”

Emily, commenter: “Thanks for all your hard work in bringing to light undercovered stories and issues.”

Pat Garofalo, via Twitter: “Ugh! No!”

Alex Seitz-Wald, via Twitter: “Sad.”

David Hart, via Twitter: “Very sad. We will miss the FL Independent.”

Jane Graham, via Twitter: “What a shame. Always enjoyed #Virginia Chamle’s excellent environmental reporting and we will miss her covereage.”

Abel Harding, via Twitter: “Sorry to hear.”

ClinicEscort, via Twitter: “Not totally surprising, but still: hate this.”

John McSweeney, via Twitter: “Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo.”

Daniel Hicks, via Twitter: “Really unfortunate.”

Franco Ripple, via Twitter: “Truly a shame that @FLIndependent is shutting down. #Florida needs good independent journalism.”

Jeff Lorenzen, via Facebook: ”DISLIKE this news, Sorry to see you go.”

Roberta Bailey, via Facebook: “Aw no…”

Bruce Seaman, via Facebook: “You guys have done a great job and will be sorely missed. I’m sorry my pockets aren’t too deep.”

Ruben Betancourt, via Facebook: “These are the moments when I wish Facebook had a UNLIKE button! That’s sad, indeed. Good luck to everyone over there. Thanks for keeping us informed.”

Seth Platt, via Facebook: “Wow so sad. Truly a voice for many in Florida without one in the public forum. U will be missed by me as I probably link to your stories at least once a day.”

James Quill, via Facebook: “NOOOOO! You guys have been a light of hope. There aren’t many papers like yours.”