About GulfLive.com

GulfLive provides news coverage of news, sports and culture topics across the Gulf including Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. Our journalists are dedicated to telling stories that speak to the heart of Gulf culture including regional news, pro and college sports coverage, and life & culture features.

Our Managing Editor

Steven Ibanez, managing editor at GulfLive, was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Steven has over 25 years of experience as a journalist and has worked with newsrooms across the country, serving as Director of Social for Advance Local. He’s trained journalists on digital reporting best practices, building teams that provide in-depth coverage of breaking news events as well as investigative stories.

About Advance Local

GulfLive is part of Advance Local, a company steeped in a storied legacy, propelled by imaginative innovation, and committed to enhancing and empowering the communities we are dedicated to. Our reputation is built upon our acclaimed journalism.

As one of the largest media groups in the United States, Advance Local operates foremost news and information enterprises across over 20 cities, extending its influence to more than 58 million individuals. Our portfolio includes renowned entities such as Alabama Media Group, Advance Ohio, Advance Media NY, MassLive Media, MLive Media Group, Lone Star Live, PA Media Group, Oregonian Media Group, Staten Island Media Group, and NJ Advance Media.