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December 2024
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November 2024
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October 2024
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Oct 29, 2024
Neither liberty nor security: Non-endorsements, media weakness and democracy in America and Southwest Florida
Oct 29, 2024
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Oct 27, 2024
The only poll that counts: Across the country turnout is heavy, including Southwest Florida
Oct 27, 2024
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Oct 17, 2024
“Let’s Roll”—The Fascist Threat to Florida and What To Do About It
Oct 17, 2024
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Oct 10, 2024
Milton the storm and Milton the man: Who was Florida’s suicidal governor and what lessons does he hold for today?
Oct 10, 2024
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Oct 8, 2024
Project 2025 denies climate change, strangles weather science, would cripple storm predictions
Oct 8, 2024
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September 2024
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Sep 30, 2024
General election endorsements for 2024: The most critical election of our lifetimes
Sep 30, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
As Hurricane Helene lashes Florida coast, Rep. Byron Donalds votes to close government, starve FEMA and Flood Insurance program
Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 15, 2024
Chuck Work: From prosecuting Watergate to campaigning for Florida’s District 81
Sep 15, 2024
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Sep 6, 2024
Melissa Blazier officially elected Collier County Supervisor of Elections when ‘ghost’ candidate withdraws
Sep 6, 2024
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Sep 4, 2024
Lee County commissioners pass anti-Amendment 4 resolution
Sep 4, 2024
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Sep 3, 2024
Project 2025 takes aim at education—and Collier County, Fla.
Sep 3, 2024
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August 2024
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Aug 28, 2024
ALERT! Lee County commissioners to consider anti-Amendment 4 resolution at Sept. 3 meeting
Aug 28, 2024
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Aug 26, 2024
Has MAGA fever broken? America’s joy and Republican rebellion in Collier County, Fla.
Aug 26, 2024
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Aug 22, 2024
Lee County commissioners skip anti-Amendment 4 resolution vote; may be introduced in future
Aug 22, 2024
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Aug 21, 2024
In Lee County, Fla., Tommy Doyle survives scandal, keeps seat; and other primary election results—Updated
Aug 21, 2024
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Aug 20, 2024
MAGA candidates routed in Collier County primary election—Updated
Aug 20, 2024
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Aug 14, 2024
ALERT! Anti-choice activists urge Lee County resolution against Amendment 4
Aug 14, 2024
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Aug 8, 2024
Election endorsements: Lee County and Fort Myers, Fla.
Aug 8, 2024
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Aug 7, 2024
Election endorsements: Winning the war for competence in Collier County, Fla.
Aug 7, 2024
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Aug 1, 2024
Project 2025 remake of FEMA would hit communities hard after disasters
Aug 1, 2024
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July 2024
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Jul 28, 2024
Sleaze, slime and slander in Collier County: Accusations, falsehoods split Republicans as primary looms
Jul 28, 2024
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Jul 24, 2024
The Kamala Effect: Can it flip Florida?
Jul 24, 2024
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Jul 18, 2024
Reducing the rancor while facing the threat
Jul 18, 2024
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Jul 12, 2024
A modest proposal: A Harris-Biden ticket
Jul 12, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024
Guest Commentary: Merely Passing Amendments Does Not Guarantee Reproductive Choice
Jul 11, 2024
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Jul 7, 2024
Project 2025 would end federal flood insurance, devastate Southwest Florida and coastal communities
Jul 7, 2024
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Jul 5, 2024
It’s time for candidate debates in Southwest Florida
Jul 5, 2024
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Jul 3, 2024
Independence Day, the new American crisis and the times that try men’s souls
Jul 3, 2024
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June 2024
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Jun 30, 2024
Collier County, Fla., Republican PAC breaks with Alfie Oakes and Party Exec Committee; cites ‘authoritarian stance,’ slams ‘angry, inexperienced individuals’
Jun 30, 2024
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Jun 27, 2024
This is what integrity looks like: Melissa Blazier for Supervisor of Elections
Jun 27, 2024
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Jun 20, 2024
Alfie Oakes vs. Melissa Blazier: A dramatic debate and dueling details of disqualification
Jun 20, 2024
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Jun 17, 2024
Collier County’s anti-choice resolution: What does it mean and will it make any difference?
Jun 17, 2024
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Jun 16, 2024
SCOOP! Alfie Oakes disqualified for GOP committeeman race
Jun 16, 2024
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Jun 10, 2024
ALERT! Collier County Commissioners poised to oppose Amendment 4 and the right to choose
Jun 10, 2024
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Jun 7, 2024
The Donalds Dossier: Whitewashing Jim Crow
Jun 7, 2024
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Jun 3, 2024
Southwest Florida’s politicians attack Trump verdict, courts and the rule of law—and why that’s so dangerous
Jun 3, 2024
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May 2024
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May 29, 2024
Make sure you’re ready to vote—despite the hurricanes
May 29, 2024
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May 24, 2024
It happened here: Commemorating the 1924 Fort Myers lynchings
May 24, 2024
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May 19, 2024
Denial, delusion and disaster: Ron DeSantis and Florida’s climate change
May 19, 2024
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May 8, 2024
All SWFL reps rebuff Marjorie Taylor Greene; stand with Johnson
May 8, 2024
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May 5, 2024
The Donalds Dossier: Insurance, water and the power of PACs
May 5, 2024
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April 2024
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Apr 29, 2024
Even challengers praise Collier County Election Supervisor
Apr 29, 2024
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Apr 26, 2024
Alfie Oakes to seek re-election as Republican committeeman, endorses Kristina Heuser
Apr 26, 2024
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Apr 24, 2024
Chris Hall: 2020 Biden victory ‘was worse than I felt on 9/11;’ was ‘deeply wrong,’ ‘manipulated’
Apr 24, 2024
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Apr 23, 2024
Collier County commissioners let election resolution die
Apr 23, 2024
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Apr 21, 2024
ALERT! Collier election resolution to be introduced Tuesday was drafted by national election denial group
Apr 21, 2024
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Apr 20, 2024
Aid bill passage reveals deep rifts among SWFL reps over US role in world
Apr 20, 2024
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Apr 19, 2024
Review: The movie ‘Civil War’—incitement or deterrent?
Apr 19, 2024
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Apr 10, 2024
A rare moment in time: Abortion dangers and possibilities in the Sunshine State
Apr 10, 2024
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Apr 7, 2024
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, ready for the Senate and on a roll
Apr 7, 2024
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Apr 2, 2024
An exemplary election, a MAGA defeat and a stage set for November: Lessons from the Naples City election
Apr 2, 2024
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March 2024
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February 2024
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January 2024
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Jan 22, 2024
New study shows costs to SWFL of toxic water but congressional bills to help remain neglected
Jan 22, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
SWFL Reps. Donalds, Steube vote for government shutdown; Diaz-Balart supports continuing resolution
Jan 18, 2024
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Jan 14, 2024
The Iowa caucuses, Florida and the fate of DeSantistan
Jan 14, 2024
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Jan 2, 2024
Part III – A democracy, if you can keep it: Collier County, Fla., and the war on competence
Jan 2, 2024
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Jan 1, 2024
Part II - A democracy, if you can keep it: Anticipating the year ahead abroad
Jan 1, 2024
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Jan 1, 2024
Part I: A democracy, if you can keep it: Anticipating the year ahead in politics in America
Jan 1, 2024
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December 2023
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Dec 28, 2023
Prelude to the New Year: Grading the predictions of the year past
Dec 28, 2023
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Dec 17, 2023
Collier County School Board rejects invocation in final vote
Dec 17, 2023
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Dec 12, 2023
Books, bans and the Zieglers: Why Florida should be grateful for a sex scandal
Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 1, 2023
SWFL Reps. Donalds, Steube vote to keep Santos; Diaz-Balart supported expulsion
Dec 1, 2023
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November 2023
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Nov 22, 2023
‘How did we get here?’ Collier County’s past path to intolerance – and a different path ahead
Nov 22, 2023
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Nov 16, 2023
Collier County School Board staff to draft invocation policy
Nov 16, 2023
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Nov 15, 2023
Donalds, Steube, vote for government shutdown; Diaz-Balart approves spending
Nov 15, 2023
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Nov 8, 2023
Southwest Florida takeaways from Tuesday’s blue wave
Nov 8, 2023
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Nov 5, 2023
Getting beyond screaming matches, horse races and harangues: Debate and the future of democracy
Nov 5, 2023
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October 2023
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Oct 30, 2023
The Donalds Dossier: He’s just not that into you, Byron
Oct 30, 2023
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Oct 24, 2023
Judge dismisses Oakes lawsuit against Lee County School Board
Oct 24, 2023
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Oct 20, 2023
On a personal note: The life, times and responses of Bibi Netanyahu
Oct 20, 2023
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Oct 20, 2023
Chris Hall: “There is no separation of church and state.”
Oct 20, 2023
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Oct 13, 2023
What does it mean and where is it all going? Israel, Ukraine, Russia, Southwest Florida and the future
Oct 13, 2023
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Oct 11, 2023
Rep. Byron Donalds scapegoats Jewish philanthropist George Soros in fundraising appeal amidst fears of rising anti-Semitism
Oct 11, 2023
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Oct 6, 2023
SWFL reps split on new Speaker; Donalds turns on former backer, Scalise
Oct 6, 2023
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Oct 3, 2023
McCarthy ousted as Speaker; all SWFL reps backed him
Oct 3, 2023
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Oct 2, 2023
The Donalds Dossier: Cowardice and consequences
Oct 2, 2023
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September 2023
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Sep 30, 2023
SWFL reps split three ways on crucial shutdown bill; Donalds absent for critical vote
Sep 30, 2023
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Sep 27, 2023
A tale of three Florida Men: A cauldron, a caucus, and the death march to a shutdown
Sep 27, 2023
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Sep 23, 2023
Everyone in SWFL will feel the impact of a government shutdown
Sep 23, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023
Collier County School Board defers decision on invocations
Sep 14, 2023
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Sep 9, 2023
Joe, Ron, Don: Who were Idalia’s winners and losers?
Sep 9, 2023
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Sep 4, 2023
The Donalds Dossier: How a shutdown threat hurts hurricane victims, SWFL and reveals legislative failures
Sep 4, 2023
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August 2023
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July 2023
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Jul 25, 2023
The Donalds Dossier: Will Donalds condemn anti-Semitism at home in Southwest Florida?
Jul 25, 2023
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Jul 21, 2023
Shot taken at Rep. Spencer Roach home has historical impact
Jul 21, 2023
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Jul 16, 2023
Responding to Chris Hall and the really bad idea of Collier County’s anti-federal ordinance
Jul 16, 2023
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Jul 13, 2023
UPDATED: Collier County anti-federal ordinance to appear on Aug. 22 agenda
Jul 13, 2023
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Jul 12, 2023
Collier County anti-federal nullification ordinance in limbo after public opposition
Jul 12, 2023
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Jul 9, 2023
ALERT! They’re baaaaaaack: Proposed anti-federal ‘Bill of Rights Sanctuary County’ ordinance threatens Collier County
Jul 9, 2023
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Jul 3, 2023
‘We conduct excellent elections' — Q & A with Melissa Blazier, Collier County Supervisor of Elections
Jul 3, 2023
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June 2023
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May 2023
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May 31, 2023
Debt bill passage saves SWFL vets, seniors, economy; Reps. Donalds, Steube vote to risk fiscal ruin; Diaz-Balart dissents, votes yes
May 31, 2023
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May 22, 2023
Don or Ron? It's time for SWFL politicians to choose sides
May 22, 2023
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May 17, 2023
Southwest Florida and entire state likely to feel labor, economic woes from anti-immigration measures
May 17, 2023
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May 9, 2023
DeSantis’ book warns of danger to America—from him
May 9, 2023
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April 2023
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Apr 28, 2023
An open memo to Nikki Fried: A request of the Florida Democratic Party
Apr 28, 2023
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Apr 25, 2023
Collier County interfaith group warns against religious indoctrination by school superintendent candidates
Apr 25, 2023
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Apr 21, 2023
Collier County health ordinance takes effect; worst damage to public was avoided
Apr 21, 2023
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Apr 16, 2023
Fascism in Florida? ‘Blood and Power’ provides perspective
Apr 16, 2023
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Apr 10, 2023
An open letter to Collier County Commissioners, opposing anti-health measures and favoring a COVID memorial
Apr 10, 2023
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Apr 6, 2023
The rise of new anti-Semitism: How threatened are Florida’s Jews?
Apr 6, 2023
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Apr 4, 2023
Jennifer Edwards, Collier County Supervisor of Elections, announces retirement
Apr 4, 2023
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Apr 3, 2023
Editorial: Collier County should honor its healthcare heroes and remember its COVID victims
Apr 3, 2023
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March 2023
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Mar 29, 2023
Anti-vaxx ordinance to be put on Collier County agenda; resolution vote postponed
Mar 29, 2023
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Mar 26, 2023
Collier County may consider anti-vaxx ordinance and resolution package on Tuesday, putting public health at risk
Mar 26, 2023
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Mar 22, 2023
No state for young people: Florida after DeSantisication
Mar 22, 2023
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Mar 19, 2023
Donalds, Steube re-pledge allegiance to Trump; Diaz Balart mum on arrest possibility
Mar 19, 2023
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Mar 14, 2023
Reps. Donalds and Diaz Balart vote to allow pollution of SWFL waters
Mar 14, 2023
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Mar 8, 2023
Calling all bloggers: Time to stop a Florida assault on free speech
Mar 8, 2023
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Mar 4, 2023
From education to enrichment: Sweetheart deals, feeding frenzies and Florida’s war on learning
Mar 4, 2023
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February 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
Florida Senate bill to decertify Democratic Party would decertify Republicans too
Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 23, 2023
Resign-to-run or rewrite the rule? DeSantis, the legislature and the law
Feb 23, 2023
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Feb 20, 2023
Alfie Oakes targets the vote: The crucial 2024 race for Collier County Supervisor of Elections
Feb 20, 2023
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Feb 13, 2023
Rick Scott, already in a hole, digs deeper
Feb 13, 2023
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Feb 8, 2023
SWFL’s stake: Biden protects Social Security in State of the Union speech—forcing raucous Republicans to agree
Feb 8, 2023
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Feb 1, 2023
Fake history? Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Rep. Byron Donalds, and the war on wokeness in Florida
Feb 1, 2023
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January 2023
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December 2022
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Dec 23, 2022
House approves $1.7 trillion spending bill, including disaster aid, despite ‘no’ votes from SWFL reps
Dec 23, 2022
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Dec 22, 2022
Opinion: Zelensky speech rallies Americans to their own democracy
Dec 22, 2022
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Dec 15, 2022
The MAGA Maneuver: The extreme attempt to take over Florida’s Republican Party and what it means—Updated
Dec 15, 2022
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Dec 8, 2022
SWFL reps oppose Respect for Marriage Act, which passes US House
Dec 8, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022
After Trump visit to Naples, Donalds mum on call to suspend Constitution
Dec 6, 2022
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November 2022
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Nov 28, 2022
Christy McLaughlin, SWFL conservative activist, candidate, arrested for DUI, property damage -- Updated
Nov 28, 2022
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Nov 20, 2022
Both Trumps coming to secret Naples location for Dec. 4 fundraiser
Nov 20, 2022
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Nov 18, 2022
The DeSantis dilemma
Nov 18, 2022
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Nov 15, 2022
Stefanik stomps Donalds in contest for third slot in Republican congressional leadership
Nov 15, 2022
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Nov 12, 2022
When elephants battle: Trump, DeSantis and the future of the MAGAverse
Nov 12, 2022
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Nov 8, 2022
Election 2022: Red tide sweeps state, Southwest Florida—and what it means
Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 4, 2022
Closing argument: Banyai for Congress, democracy for America
Nov 4, 2022
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October 2022
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Oct 30, 2022
On a personal note: Paul Pelosi, my own hammer attack, and thoughts on stopping political violence
Oct 30, 2022
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Oct 28, 2022
Early voting active in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties
Oct 28, 2022
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Oct 25, 2022
Collier County condemns bigotry, anti-Semitism and hate in proclamation
Oct 25, 2022
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Oct 20, 2022
Collier County Commissioners expected to condemn anti-Semitism, bigotry at Oct. 25 meeting
Oct 20, 2022
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Oct 17, 2022
Endorsements: Recommendations for the General Election in Lee and Collier Counties
Oct 17, 2022
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Oct 12, 2022
Southwest Florida can build back better—if it chooses
Oct 12, 2022
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Oct 8, 2022
Rick Scott meets the Peter Principle
Oct 8, 2022
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Oct 3, 2022
President Joe Biden is no stranger to Southwest Florida
Oct 3, 2022
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Oct 1, 2022
Southwest Florida reps vote to shut down government helping Southwest Florida--Updated
Oct 1, 2022
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September 2022
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Sep 26, 2022
Can Florida’s politicians meet the test of Hurricane Ian?
Sep 26, 2022
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Sep 22, 2022
Collier County Commission reschedules anti-bigotry resolution vote to Oct. 25
Sep 22, 2022
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Sep 21, 2022
Collier County Commission to consider resolution condemning hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism
Sep 21, 2022
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Sep 13, 2022
The Donalds Dossier: Packing in the PAC cash for the midterms
Sep 13, 2022
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August 2022
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Aug 31, 2022
‘To bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance’—Responding to anti-Semitism in Southwest Florida
Aug 31, 2022
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Aug 26, 2022
Reading the tea leaves from Southwest Florida’s primary election
Aug 26, 2022
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Aug 24, 2022
Primary election sets up epic battles in November—Updated
Aug 24, 2022
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Aug 23, 2022
Primary election sets up epic battles in November
Aug 23, 2022
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Aug 16, 2022
Primary election endorsement summary for Southwest Florida
Aug 16, 2022
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Aug 15, 2022
Endorsing a new judge for Collier County
Aug 15, 2022
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Aug 12, 2022
SWFL reps vote against clean energy, drug price reductions, tax equality but can’t stop House passage of Inflation Reduction Act
Aug 12, 2022
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Aug 12, 2022
Endorsing Republican candidates for Collier County Commission Districts 2 and 4
Aug 12, 2022
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Aug 10, 2022
Endorsing real education at the Collier and Lee county school boards—and rebuking anti-Semitism
Aug 10, 2022
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Aug 10, 2022
Endorsing the next Democratic governor
Aug 10, 2022
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July 2022
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Jul 15, 2022
US House passes abortion rights and access bills; all SWFL reps oppose; Banyai blasts Donalds
Jul 15, 2022
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Jul 14, 2022
SWFL Reps. Donalds, Steube, vote against active shooter alert system; Diaz-Balart breaks ranks
Jul 14, 2022
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Jul 8, 2022
Jim Huff, Congress and the courage to be civil
Jul 8, 2022
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Jul 4, 2022
‘A republic, if you can keep it’—Why we can’t let 2022 be our last election
Jul 4, 2022
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June 2022
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Jun 27, 2022
Banyai emerges as leading pro-choice voice in Southwest Florida politics
Jun 27, 2022
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Jun 25, 2022
On momentous day, SWFL reps vote against final gun violence bill, praise fall of women’s choice
Jun 25, 2022
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Jun 24, 2022
US Senate passes major gun reform bill; Fla. Sens. Scott, Rubio oppose; passage likely in House
Jun 24, 2022
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Jun 20, 2022
Forum preview: The Collier County School Board and the battle for students’ minds
Jun 20, 2022
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Jun 14, 2022
The Proud Boys, the insurrection and Southwest Florida—Updated
Jun 14, 2022
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Jun 10, 2022
SWFL Democratic and Republican politicos react to Jan. 6 hearing
Jun 10, 2022
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Jun 9, 2022
SWFL congressmen vote against bill to prevent gun violence
Jun 9, 2022
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Jun 3, 2022
DeSantis budget vetoes hit Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, Venice—Updated
Jun 3, 2022
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Jun 2, 2022
Editorial: The Naples Daily News is failing its readers and the community—but it could change
Jun 2, 2022
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May 2022
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May 31, 2022
The inaction calculation: Why SWFL congressmen won’t act against gun violence
May 31, 2022
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May 27, 2022
After week without announcement, Oakes Ag bid seems unlikely
May 27, 2022
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May 24, 2022
Candidates clash over classroom priorities, religious beliefs in Collier County School Board forum
May 24, 2022
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May 19, 2022
SWFL reps vote to deny mothers baby formula
May 19, 2022
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May 19, 2022
Launch of The Paradise Progressive YouTube channel
May 19, 2022
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May 18, 2022
Alfie Oakes to decide whether to run for state Agriculture Commissioner
May 18, 2022
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May 17, 2022
The Donalds Dossier: Putin’s pal; an address mess; and a legal laurel--Updated
May 17, 2022
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May 11, 2022
Florida Redistricting, Collier County and you
May 11, 2022
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May 3, 2022
SWFL reps on Roe v. Wade leak; all have long-time anti-choice stances--Updated
May 3, 2022
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April 2022
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March 2022
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Mar 25, 2022
Follow-up: Whatever happened to Rep. Bob Rommel’s classroom Big Brother bill?
Mar 25, 2022
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Mar 21, 2022
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is Naples no-show; sends video speech instead
Mar 21, 2022
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Mar 16, 2022
SWFL loses out on federal millions when Donalds won’t ask for cash
Mar 16, 2022
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Mar 16, 2022
Editorial: Rep. Byron Donalds has failed Southwest Florida and can’t be allowed to do it again
Mar 16, 2022
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Mar 11, 2022
Putin's pawns and the price of gas in Southwest Florida
Mar 11, 2022
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Mar 2, 2022
SWFL Democrats, Republicans clash over Ukraine, State of the Union
Mar 2, 2022
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February 2022
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January 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn scheduled speakers for Naples rally in March
Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 26, 2022
What starts in Ukraine may not stay in Ukraine: How war could affect Southwest Florida
Jan 26, 2022
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Jan 21, 2022
New Senate-passed redistricting map confirms Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres gerrymander—but DeSantis proposal is a wild card
Jan 21, 2022
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Jan 17, 2022
The Donalds Dossier: On MLK Day it’s time for Byron Donalds to support democracy
Jan 17, 2022
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Jan 14, 2022
Naples Rep. Bob Rommel pushes Big Brother in Florida classrooms--Updated
Jan 14, 2022
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Jan 12, 2022
Full-fledged Florumpia: Gov. Ron DeSantis' real State of the State address
Jan 12, 2022
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Jan 11, 2022
A very partisan non-partisan election: The race for Naples City Council
Jan 11, 2022
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Jan 6, 2022
Oakes, Donalds, Rooney and Gingrich: Four Floridians and the attack on America’s Capitol--Updated
Jan 6, 2022
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Jan 3, 2022
2022, Florida and the future: Anticipating the political year ahead
Jan 3, 2022
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December 2021
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Dec 29, 2021
Planned Parenthood prepared for challenging year ahead
Dec 29, 2021
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Dec 15, 2021
SWFL reps vote to let Meadows dodge Congress, allow US default--but contempt charge, debt ceiling bills both pass
Dec 15, 2021
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Dec 14, 2021
Banyai slams Trump endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds
Dec 14, 2021
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Dec 10, 2021
Publix heiress passes, was active conservative funder in Georgia
Dec 10, 2021
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Dec 6, 2021
Like a thief in the night, Trump steals into and out of Naples
Dec 6, 2021
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Dec 2, 2021
Chunk of Cape Coral moved to new congressional district in Florida House draft maps
Dec 2, 2021
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November 2021
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Nov 30, 2021
Trump coming to Naples on Friday for private fundraiser
Nov 30, 2021
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Nov 22, 2021
Banyai blasts gerrymander proposal for Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Nov 22, 2021
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Nov 18, 2021
SWFL reps vote against censuring Gosar for murder video
Nov 18, 2021
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Nov 17, 2021
Biden’s infrastructure plan, Naples’ seawall and a Simpsons moment
Nov 17, 2021
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Nov 14, 2021
Draft redistricting maps move North Fort Myers, River District, Lehigh Acres, into different congressional district
Nov 14, 2021
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Nov 11, 2021
DeSantis, SWFL reps' opposition to infrastructure package threatens local benefits
Nov 11, 2021
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Nov 6, 2021
US House passes infrastructure bill; SWFL reps follow party line, vote 'no'
Nov 6, 2021
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Nov 4, 2021
Virginia, Florida and the road ahead for 2022
Nov 4, 2021
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October 2021
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Oct 26, 2021
COVID vaxx for kids sets stage for heightened struggle at school boards and in classrooms
Oct 26, 2021
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Oct 21, 2021
Southwest Florida reps vote to let Bannon off the hook
Oct 21, 2021
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Oct 19, 2021
On a personal note: Remembering Colin Powell
Oct 19, 2021
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Oct 2, 2021
Pro and anti-choice demonstrators duel in contentious Naples protest
Oct 2, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021
The fight on the right: McLaughlin vs. Oakes on overturning the 2020 election in Florida
Oct 1, 2021
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September 2021
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Sep 30, 2021
Congress votes to keep government open; Diaz-Balart breaks with Donalds, Steube, Republicans to approve bill
Sep 30, 2021
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Sep 29, 2021
New Facebook group aims to boost Democratic businesses in Southwest Florida
Sep 29, 2021
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Sep 27, 2021
Florida legislature opens redistricting process to all
Sep 27, 2021
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Sep 24, 2021
US House passes bill legislating women's right to choose; SWFL reps oppose
Sep 24, 2021
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Sep 23, 2021
Texas-like abortion bill filed in Florida; pro-choice coalition to protest Oct. 2 at Collier County Courthouse
Sep 23, 2021
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Sep 21, 2021
The SWFL legal landscape: Askar vs. Donalds to go to a jury; Oakes seeks facetime with DeSantis--UPDATED
Sep 21, 2021
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Sep 17, 2021
Could Gov. Ron DeSantis face a recall in Florida?
Sep 17, 2021
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Sep 10, 2021
White House vaccine mandate for contractors puts Oakes Farms in crosshairs
Sep 10, 2021
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Sep 10, 2021
Sept. 18: Another sleepy Saturday or Insurrection 2.0 in DC and Southwest Florida?
Sep 10, 2021
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Sep 6, 2021
SWFL Roundup: Texas mess reactions; reps rated in new democracy index
Sep 6, 2021
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Sep 3, 2021
Hurricane Katrina vs. Hurricane Ida: Two storms, two presidents and two very different responses
Sep 3, 2021
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Sep 1, 2021
After an awful August, can September be better?
Sep 1, 2021
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August 2021
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July 2021
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June 2021
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Jun 27, 2021
A license for lawlessness: Collier County, Florida’s proposed “sanctuary ordinance” and a better way forward
Jun 27, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021
The Donalds Dossier: PACs and the race for re-election
Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 17, 2021
The Donalds Dossier: Martyr or mere minion? Clashing with the Congressional Black Caucus
Jun 17, 2021
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Jun 14, 2021
FGCU wetlands expert Bill Mitsch hails Biden rollback of Trump water rule
Jun 14, 2021
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Jun 9, 2021
'Sanctuary city for the unborn' movement threatens Naples, Fla., economic recovery
Jun 9, 2021
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Jun 3, 2021
The Donalds Dossier: Firing Fauci, supporting suppression, bashing the border
Jun 3, 2021
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Jun 1, 2021
'No mas': Democratic lawyer Adam Gentle takes on Diaz-Balart in Florida's 25th District
Jun 1, 2021
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May 2021
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May 26, 2021
Water warning: The politics of red tide, algae and lessons from the Big Bloom
May 26, 2021
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May 21, 2021
The Donalds Dossier commentary: Rhetoric, reality and law enforcement
May 21, 2021
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May 18, 2021
Donalds, Steube join 62 Republicans opposing anti-hate crimes bill; Diaz-Balart supports it
May 18, 2021
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May 16, 2021
It’s not your imagination: There really is a MAGA migration to Florida
May 16, 2021
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May 2, 2021
The Donalds Dossier: A deep dive into the PAC pool
May 2, 2021
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April 2021
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Apr 29, 2021
SWFL Democrats elated by Biden speech as Republicans fume
Apr 29, 2021
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Apr 25, 2021
The Donalds Dossier: Dissing donors, Dems and DC
Apr 25, 2021
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Apr 21, 2021
Michael Flynn purchases home to settle in Englewood, Fla.
Apr 21, 2021
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Apr 20, 2021
SWFL's 19th Congressional District moves toward Dems: Cook Report
Apr 20, 2021
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Apr 15, 2021
Publix: Where politics bring no pleasure
Apr 15, 2021
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Apr 7, 2021
Southwest Florida counties, towns get dollar allocations from American Rescue Plan
Apr 7, 2021
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Apr 5, 2021
The Donalds Dossier: No rescue for Americans, defending the filibuster and fixating on the border
Apr 5, 2021
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Apr 1, 2021
SWFL poised for big gains from Biden infrastructure plan
Apr 1, 2021
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March 2021
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Mar 30, 2021
Bill aiding farmers and workers shows divide among Southwest Florida congressmen
Mar 30, 2021
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Mar 25, 2021
Southwest Florida congressmen stay mum on mass shootings
Mar 25, 2021
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Mar 21, 2021
The Donalds Dossier and DC Roundup: Donalds discovers his district; Steube denies gold to the blue
Mar 21, 2021
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Mar 18, 2021
Michael Flynn tries to rally dispirited conservatives during Southwest Florida visit
Mar 18, 2021
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Mar 12, 2021
A riot, a putsch and the long fight ahead for American democracy
Mar 12, 2021
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Mar 10, 2021
Southwest Florida reps follow party line in opposing American Rescue Plan, which passes House
Mar 10, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021
Florida voter suppression bill comes before state Senate hearing; Floridians can oppose it now
Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 6, 2021
US Senate passes American Rescue Plan; amended bill expected to pass House next week
Mar 6, 2021
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Mar 3, 2021
UPDATED: Michael Flynn, QAnon-related show cancelled in Fort Myers, new location concealed
Mar 3, 2021
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Mar 2, 2021
The Donalds Dossier: Two months of terror, turmoil and Trumpism
Mar 2, 2021
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February 2021
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Feb 27, 2021
US House passes American Rescue Plan aiding needy and speeding vaccines; all SWFL Reps vote 'no'
Feb 27, 2021
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Feb 23, 2021
QAnon show, Michael Flynn, coming to Fort Myers
Feb 23, 2021
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Feb 19, 2021
Secession, sedition and real estate: Rush Limbaugh’s Florida legacy
Feb 19, 2021
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Feb 12, 2021
Can Florida do the Georgia flip?
Feb 12, 2021
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Feb 6, 2021
Michael Flynn dinner moving to 'secret location' after being booted from Shula's Steakhouse
Feb 6, 2021
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Feb 4, 2021
Donalds sides with Marjorie Taylor Greene while Diaz-Balart votes against her, bucking Republicans
Feb 4, 2021
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Feb 2, 2021
Heiress puts Publix's political cash in spotlight; Rep. Donalds largest Publix PAC recipient in SWFL
Feb 2, 2021
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January 2021
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Jan 28, 2021
Biden action on climate change benefits Southwest Florida
Jan 28, 2021
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Jan 21, 2021
Banyai announces candidacy, seeks re-match with Donalds for congressional seat
Jan 21, 2021
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Jan 16, 2021
'Revolution' or 'setup'? The Capitol riot according to Oakes and McLaughlin
Jan 16, 2021
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Jan 13, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: Southwest Florida congressmen vote against impeachment, excusing Trump of betraying USA
Jan 13, 2021
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Jan 8, 2021
Editorial: He's got to go--NOW
Jan 8, 2021
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Jan 7, 2021
SWFL Reps vote to overturn election despite attack on Capitol; Biden certified winner in early-morning vote
Jan 7, 2021
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Jan 4, 2021
Rep. Donalds reaffirms intention to decertify presidential election results
Jan 4, 2021
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Jan 1, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: Scott, Rubio join Senate majority to override Trump defense bill veto
Jan 1, 2021
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December 2020
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Dec 31, 2020
Rep.-Elect Donalds says he will vote against election results when Congress meets Jan. 6
Dec 31, 2020
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Dec 28, 2020
US House votes to override Trump on defense, add $2,000 in unemployment relief--UPDATED
Dec 28, 2020
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Dec 27, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Trump caves, signs pandemic relief bill; SWFL programs saved
Dec 27, 2020
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Dec 23, 2020
Biden climate team is good news for Southwest Florida
Dec 23, 2020
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Dec 22, 2020
Trump suddenly attacks pandemic relief bill, dealing heavy blow to Southwest Florida
Dec 22, 2020
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Dec 22, 2020
UPDATE: Sen. Scott, Rep. Steube vote against pandemic relief bill passed by both House and Senate
Dec 22, 2020
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Dec 21, 2020
US House passes massive $900B pandemic relief bill; Rooney, Diaz-Balart approved, Steube opposed
Dec 21, 2020
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Dec 17, 2020
Rep. Steube endorses guns in US Capitol
Dec 17, 2020
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Dec 11, 2020
No need to secede: Welcome to Florumpia!
Dec 11, 2020
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Dec 11, 2020
Diaz-Balart joins brief to overturn election; Rooney, Steube avoid it
Dec 11, 2020
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Dec 9, 2020
Rooney, Diaz-Balart, defy Trump; vote for Defense authorization bill
Dec 9, 2020
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Dec 4, 2020
US House votes to decriminalize marijuana; SWFL congressmen oppose
Dec 4, 2020
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Dec 4, 2020
Rep.-Elect Donalds joins Republican imitation of 'The Squad'
Dec 4, 2020
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Dec 3, 2020
The Rooney Record, Part IV: The Legacy
Dec 3, 2020
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Dec 2, 2020
The Rooney Record, Part III: The Heretic
Dec 2, 2020
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November 2020
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Nov 30, 2020
The Rooney Record, Part II: The Believer
Nov 30, 2020
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Nov 28, 2020
The Rooney Record, Part I: The Man
Nov 28, 2020
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Nov 28, 2020
Southwest Florida Democrats mobilize to aid Georgia effort
Nov 28, 2020
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Nov 27, 2020
Guest Commentary: The Electoral College may be more critical than we all realize
Nov 27, 2020
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Nov 26, 2020
President-Elect Joe Biden Thanksgiving message
Nov 26, 2020
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Nov 7, 2020
Rep. Rooney congratulates Biden, calls for supporting the President-Elect and coming together
Nov 7, 2020
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Nov 7, 2020
DEMOCRACY WINS!!! Trump is loser! Joe Biden declared President-Elect!
Nov 7, 2020
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Nov 6, 2020
Southwest Florida's 'teachable moment' and the 2020 election
Nov 6, 2020
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Nov 3, 2020
Republicans retain control of Southwest Florida -- UPDATED
Nov 3, 2020
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Nov 1, 2020
Analysis: Who would be more effective for SWFL in Congress, Cindy Banyai or Byron Donalds?
Nov 1, 2020
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October 2020
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Oct 28, 2020
Collier County 911 improvement provides new defense against voter intimidation
Oct 28, 2020
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Oct 26, 2020
With one week to go: Southwest Florida's state of play today
Oct 26, 2020
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Oct 22, 2020
How to respond to voter intimidation in Southwest Florida
Oct 22, 2020
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Oct 20, 2020
Ivanka Trump comes to Southwest Florida selling faltering campaign
Oct 20, 2020
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Oct 19, 2020
High turnout on first day of in-person voting in Southwest Florida
Oct 19, 2020
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Oct 19, 2020
In-person voting starts, Donald disses Donalds; women, Dems, rise and ride: The SWFL roundup
Oct 19, 2020
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Oct 16, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Anti-masker Byron Donalds tests positive for COVID-19 - UPDATED
Oct 16, 2020
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Oct 15, 2020
Southwest Floridians mobilize caravan, protest to stand up to Trump, support Biden
Oct 15, 2020
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Oct 14, 2020
Editorial: 'Ridin' with Biden' caravan should greet Trump in Fort Myers on Friday
Oct 14, 2020
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Oct 12, 2020
Trump campaign acknowledges risk of rally COVID spread--but avoids responsibility
Oct 12, 2020
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Oct 9, 2020
Banyai blasts Donalds for COVID carelessness at Trumper superspreader event in Golden Gate
Oct 9, 2020
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Oct 4, 2020
Roundup: COVID, masks and Byron Donalds; a 'no' to stimulus and QAnon; and a loud silence
Oct 4, 2020
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Oct 1, 2020
Judging the judges on the ballot in Southwest Florida
Oct 1, 2020
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September 2020
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Sep 29, 2020
Banyai hammers Donalds for defending Trump in WGCU debate
Sep 29, 2020
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Sep 27, 2020
Endorsement: Good over evil
Sep 27, 2020
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Sep 25, 2020
Maureen Porras: Persisting for the neglected and forgotten
Sep 25, 2020
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Sep 24, 2020
Banyai goes into critical stretch with full debate schedule, new endorsements
Sep 24, 2020
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Sep 23, 2020
US House votes to keep government open; SWFL Reps. Rooney, Steube oppose, Diaz-Balart approves
Sep 23, 2020
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Sep 19, 2020
For the record: SWFL Democrats, Republicans, react to Ruth Bader Ginsburg passing
Sep 19, 2020
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Sep 16, 2020
Byron Donalds and the war against America’s schools
Sep 16, 2020
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Sep 15, 2020
Rooney slams Trump tax scheme--again
Sep 15, 2020
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Sep 11, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Banyai, Donalds to meet in WGCU debate
Sep 11, 2020
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Sep 10, 2020
Rachel Brown: Powering to the polls
Sep 10, 2020
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Sep 4, 2020
Roundup: Signs of unity; Dems team up; Rep. Rooney denounces Trump tax order
Sep 4, 2020
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Sep 3, 2020
Anselm Weber and the spirit of 76
Sep 3, 2020
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August 2020
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Aug 28, 2020
RINO or lemming? The Republican dilemma
Aug 28, 2020
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Aug 24, 2020
Banyai, Donalds meet in first general election debate
Aug 24, 2020
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Aug 22, 2020
US House votes to protect, fund Postal Service; Rooney opposes, Diaz-Balart, Steube absent
Aug 22, 2020
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Aug 21, 2020
Battle of the underdogs: Banyai vs. Donalds and SWFL's state of play today
Aug 21, 2020
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Aug 18, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Banyai wins Dem nomination in congressional race; GOP contest still undecided
Aug 18, 2020
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Aug 17, 2020
Last chance to vote in primary tomorrow; mail-in voting heavy in Lee and Collier counties
Aug 17, 2020
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Aug 13, 2020
Commentary: Southwest Florida’s lying liars who lie—a lot
Aug 13, 2020
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Aug 10, 2020
Trump executive orders threaten SWFL seniors' Social Security benefits
Aug 10, 2020
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Aug 9, 2020
An open question for Republican congressional candidate Dr. William Figlesthaler:
Aug 9, 2020
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Aug 7, 2020
SWFL's 19th congressional endorsement race: Who’s ahead and who’s endorsing whom--UPDATED
Aug 7, 2020
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Aug 4, 2020
With Republican turnout threatened, Trump reverses his attacks on mail-in voting in Florida
Aug 4, 2020
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July 2020
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Jul 31, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Rooney breaks silence, explains absences, says he's still working for SWFL constituents
Jul 31, 2020
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Jul 31, 2020
US House passes Water Resources Development Act; makes changes to SWFL water management, Lake O
Jul 31, 2020
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Jul 30, 2020
The White Walkers of Southwest Florida: Surveying the Republican policy platforms
Jul 30, 2020
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Jul 27, 2020
Deceptively altered Trump tweets against mail-in voting come to Southwest Florida mailboxes
Jul 27, 2020
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Jul 24, 2020
US House passes major enviro bill benefiting SWFL; Florida senators, representatives split
Jul 24, 2020
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Jul 23, 2020
Diaz-Balart, Steube split on vote to remove Capitol Confederate statues; Rooney absent
Jul 23, 2020
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Jul 21, 2020
A Democratic endorsement
Jul 21, 2020
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Jul 17, 2020
Now it’s personal: All those political TV ads and what they mean
Jul 17, 2020
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Jul 14, 2020
Editorial: Everything Trump touches dies—and right now that means Florida
Jul 14, 2020
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Jul 12, 2020
For the record: The candidates on whether to mask or not--UPDATED
Jul 12, 2020
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Jul 10, 2020
We tested SWFL candidates on their knowledge of a vital congressional issue. Here are the results.
Jul 10, 2020
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Jul 2, 2020
US House passes $1.5T infrastructure bill; Rooney absent, Diaz-Balart, Steube oppose
Jul 2, 2020
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Jul 2, 2020
Sleaze, slime and slander: Southwest Florida’s summer in the swamp
Jul 2, 2020
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June 2020
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Jun 30, 2020
US House votes to enhance healthcare in defiance of Trump; Rooney absent, Diaz-Balart, Steube oppose
Jun 30, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
US House passes police reform bill; Rooney absent, Diaz-Balart, Steube oppose
Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 25, 2020
Representatives, activists, call to protect Florida from offshore oil drilling; endorse Biden position
Jun 25, 2020
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Jun 24, 2020
Paranoiapalooza: SWFL's Republican video wars
Jun 24, 2020
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Jun 22, 2020
SWFL State of Play Today: Holden reveals endorsements; Banyai launches video
Jun 22, 2020
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Jun 18, 2020
UPDATED: Supreme Court rules against Trump, preserves DACA; SWFL politicos react
Jun 18, 2020
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Jun 17, 2020
Rooney, Castor, renew efforts to stop Gulf offshore oil exploitation
Jun 17, 2020
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Jun 12, 2020
BREAKING NEWS ROUNDUP: Banyai gets Dem enviro endorsement; Fitzenhagen calls it quits
Jun 12, 2020
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Jun 12, 2020
Commentary: Outrageous words and the mini-Trumps of Southwest Florida
Jun 12, 2020
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Jun 11, 2020
Weekend of activism, demonstrations looming in SWFL, statewide--UPDATED
Jun 11, 2020
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Jun 7, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Rooney may support Biden, he tells NYT; Trump is “driving us all crazy”
Jun 7, 2020
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Jun 6, 2020
Trump, Biden and Florida's Gulf shore oil war
Jun 6, 2020
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Jun 2, 2020
Poll shows Aquino-Askar Republican congressional primary race; undecideds hold the key -- UPDATED
Jun 2, 2020
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Jun 2, 2020
UPDATED: SWFL State of Play Today: Banyai vs. the bust; new poll numbers; and the battle of the walls
Jun 2, 2020
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Jun 1, 2020
Editorial: Maintaining domestic tranquility in Southwest Florida
Jun 1, 2020
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May 2020
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May 28, 2020
US House passes major revision of coronavirus business aid; Rooney absent for sixth time, Diaz-Balart, Steube approve
May 28, 2020
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May 28, 2020
SWFL state reps get failing grades for 2020 legislature votes
May 28, 2020
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May 21, 2020
Follow the money: Figlesthaler and the medicine men of SWFL
May 21, 2020
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May 19, 2020
Democratic congressional candidates make their cases in online WINK-TV debate
May 19, 2020
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May 16, 2020
House passes $3T HEROES Act; Rooney absent for fifth virus vote, Diaz-Balart, Steube oppose
May 16, 2020
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May 15, 2020
The curious case of Casey Askar
May 15, 2020
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May 13, 2020
WINK News schedules Democratic congressional debate for Monday, May 18
May 13, 2020
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May 11, 2020
Has the Trump magic worn off -- in SWFL and everywhere else?
May 11, 2020
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May 7, 2020
Democrat Sara McFadden reaches petition goal to make November ballot
May 7, 2020
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May 6, 2020
WINK News schedules Democratic debate
May 6, 2020
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May 6, 2020
SWFL Democrats call for local media to host fair and inclusive debate
May 6, 2020
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May 4, 2020
Guns, germs and storms: The threats to the 2020 elections in Florida and beyond
May 4, 2020
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April 2020
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Apr 28, 2020
SWFL State of Play Today: Sorting through the herd
Apr 28, 2020
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Apr 23, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: US House passes $484B business aid bill; Rooney absent, Diaz-Balart, Steube approve
Apr 23, 2020
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Apr 23, 2020
IHME: Florida may have passed Coronavirus peak; June 14 re-opening safe with conditions
Apr 23, 2020
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Apr 22, 2020
Southwest Florida ready for massive voting by mail, say county election officials
Apr 22, 2020
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Apr 18, 2020
Rep. Rooney signs Republican letter calling for W.H.O. leader's resignation
Apr 18, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020
FEC: $3 million loan rockets Republican Askar to top-funded SWFL congressional candidate
Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020
Debate: How would SWFL Democrats tackle the economy in Congress?
Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 16, 2020
Collier County's Karim named to Florida Democratic Party Judicial Council
Apr 16, 2020
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Apr 15, 2020
Early bettors, Figlesthaler channels Trump, an Eagle in the crosshairs--SWFL's State of Play Today
Apr 15, 2020
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Apr 13, 2020
Southwest Floridians can find virus cases by Zip code; new estimate puts peak on April 27 with fewer fatalities
Apr 13, 2020
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Apr 13, 2020
Debate: How would SWFL Republican candidates tackle Coronavirus in Congress?
Apr 13, 2020
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Apr 9, 2020
The hidden story of the Democratic presidential primary--and the party's future UPDATED
Apr 9, 2020
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Apr 6, 2020
IHME: Peak of Coronavirus siege in Florida could be over sooner than previously estimated
Apr 6, 2020
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Apr 6, 2020
Debate: How would Democratic candidates tackle Coronavirus in Congress?
Apr 6, 2020
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Apr 2, 2020
Medical data: Fevers coming down in Southwest Florida thanks to social distancing
Apr 2, 2020
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March 2020
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Mar 30, 2020
Florida virus cases projected to peak in May, states health research center
Mar 30, 2020
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Mar 27, 2020
Coronavirus aid, a new Republican in the 19th, Figlesthaler unsuspends, journalists unionize--SWFL's state of play UPDATED
Mar 27, 2020
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Mar 26, 2020
Where's Rooney? Congressman missing in action on eve of major Coronavirus vote
Mar 26, 2020
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Mar 23, 2020
Florida Democrats, Republicans join to ask delay in candidate petition deadline
Mar 23, 2020
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Mar 20, 2020
Banyai appeals, Holden goes virtual, and a revolution in Naples: SWFL's State of Play today
Mar 20, 2020
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Mar 19, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Figlesthaler suspends campaign for 19th Congressional District seat
Mar 19, 2020
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Mar 19, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: O'Connell drops out of race for Rooney's seat; cites impact of Coronavirus
Mar 19, 2020
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Mar 19, 2020
Tulsi Gabbard ends presidential bid, won some votes in SWFL
Mar 19, 2020
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Mar 18, 2020
Biden takes Southwest Florida, wins statewide, also Illinois and Arizona
Mar 18, 2020
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Mar 14, 2020
UPDATED: SWFL congressmen split three ways on major Coronavirus vote
Mar 14, 2020
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Mar 13, 2020
Rooney misses virus vote; Steube seeks silencers; Banyai wants delay—SWFL Roundup, Coronavirus edition
Mar 13, 2020
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Mar 11, 2020
Yet ANOTHER Republican candidate enters 19th Congressional District race-UPDATED
Mar 11, 2020
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Mar 8, 2020
Endorsement: Joe Biden. Yes, Joe Biden.
Mar 8, 2020
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Mar 6, 2020
Mike Bloomberg's anti-Trump efforts continue in Florida and nationally
Mar 6, 2020
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Mar 4, 2020
Florida's role and prospects after Super Tuesday
Mar 4, 2020
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Mar 3, 2020
Democracy vs. dictatorship: Florida, Super Tuesday and the critical truths that count
Mar 3, 2020
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February 2020
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Feb 21, 2020
Rooney reaches 2-year mark in avoiding constituents, town halls
Feb 21, 2020
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Feb 21, 2020
State of play: A GOP 'Contender,' Fitzenhagen's finances, a Banyai announcement
Feb 21, 2020
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Feb 17, 2020
Follow the money: Dan Severson's finances and what they mean
Feb 17, 2020
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Feb 13, 2020
The tragedy of Randy Henderson
Feb 13, 2020
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Feb 12, 2020
Follow the money: Ford O'Connell's finances and what they mean
Feb 12, 2020
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Feb 11, 2020
Trump budget harms SWFL seniors, Medicare, Social Security; local politicos react--or not
Feb 11, 2020
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Feb 10, 2020
Follow the money: Dane Eagle's finances and what they mean
Feb 10, 2020
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Feb 7, 2020
SWFL environment: On budgets and birds, Trump giveth and taketh away
Feb 7, 2020
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Feb 6, 2020
SWFL politicos react to Trump acquittal, split along party lines
Feb 6, 2020
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Feb 6, 2020
Follow the money: Figlesthaler's finances and what they mean
Feb 6, 2020
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Feb 1, 2020
Karim blasts back at Rubio impeachment remarks
Feb 1, 2020
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Feb 1, 2020
Updated: O'Connell, Holden lead in 4th quarter fundraising in 19th Congressional District
Feb 1, 2020
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January 2020
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Jan 30, 2020
It came from New York: Two mayors and the Florida sidestep
Jan 30, 2020
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Jan 24, 2020
FGCU wetlands professor blasts Trump water rules, calls for citizen action
Jan 24, 2020
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Jan 23, 2020
Republican Severson first to file fundraising report for 4th quarter 2019
Jan 23, 2020
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Jan 20, 2020
Marches, demonstrations show SWFL vitality, determination
Jan 20, 2020
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Jan 17, 2020
Women's March organizers in Naples get permit to march on Fifth Avenue
Jan 17, 2020
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Jan 16, 2020
Democratic candidates pledge support for primary winner
Jan 16, 2020
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Jan 15, 2020
US House votes to send impeachment articles to Senate; SWFL delegation votes on party lines
Jan 15, 2020
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Jan 15, 2020
Floridian Rep. Val Demings named impeachment manager
Jan 15, 2020
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Jan 10, 2020
Rooney explains his War Powers vote
Jan 10, 2020
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Jan 9, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Rooney, Gaetz defy Trump, GOP, vote to restrict presidential hostilities against Iran
Jan 9, 2020
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Jan 7, 2020
Nationwide 'No War With Iran' protest rallies set for Thursday, Jan. 9
Jan 7, 2020
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Jan 6, 2020
State of Play: Byron Donalds enters contest for Rooney's seat; Holden, Fitzenhagen launch campaigns
Jan 6, 2020
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Jan 3, 2020
For the record: SWFL responses to Soleimani killing
Jan 3, 2020
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Jan 2, 2020
Respect the hustle: Lessons for Southwest Florida candidates from great campaigners
Jan 2, 2020
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December 2019
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Dec 20, 2019
Actor files for 19th Congressional District Republican primary race
Dec 20, 2019
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Dec 19, 2019
For the record: SWFL politicos react to Trump impeachment
Dec 19, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
No surprises: SWFL congressmen vote against impeachment
Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Rooney announces 'no' on impeachment
Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
State of Play Impeachment Edition: Rooney undecided, Southwest Floridians take to the streets
Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 15, 2019
An open letter to Rep. Francis Rooney
Dec 15, 2019
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Dec 13, 2019
House Judiciary Committee votes to impeach, Steube votes no -- updated
Dec 13, 2019
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Dec 13, 2019
State of Play: The 'epic dog fight' starts; Dumornay goes indie; and Rommel and Simmons stay out of the game
Dec 13, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: US House votes to lower prescription drug costs; Steube, Diaz-Balart oppose, Rooney absent
Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 11, 2019
As impeachment looms, SWFL congressmen speak out, face scrutiny: Rooney's reasoning, Steube's slur, Mario's silence
Dec 11, 2019
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Dec 10, 2019
Passion and pragmatism: The Democratic path to victory
Dec 10, 2019
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Dec 6, 2019
US House passes enhanced Voting Rights Act; SWFL delegation opposes, Diaz-Balart calls bill "grotesquely disguised"
Dec 6, 2019
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Dec 5, 2019
SWFL congressmen silent on Pelosi impeachment announcement; candidate Banyai, Republicans respond
Dec 5, 2019
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Dec 4, 2019
Another Trumper in: Fitzenhagen announces race for Congress
Dec 4, 2019
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Dec 2, 2019
The fight on the right: The Republican battle for Congress in Southwest Florida
Dec 2, 2019
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November 2019
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Nov 27, 2019
State of play: SWFL spared in Trump rant; Banyai gets first endorsement
Nov 27, 2019
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Nov 23, 2019
Holden on second Congressional run: “We’re starting where we finished last time...”
Nov 23, 2019
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Nov 20, 2019
Democratic Voter Protection Team calls for volunteers
Nov 20, 2019
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Nov 18, 2019
A tale of two swamps: Why Southwest Florida can't keep its congressmen
Nov 18, 2019
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Nov 7, 2019
Review: Florida's new water quality website; the good, the bad and the really ugly
Nov 7, 2019
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Nov 6, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Democratic victories in Kentucky, Virginia elections may herald change in Southwest Florida
Nov 6, 2019
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Nov 3, 2019
In the ring: Cindy Banyai and the fight for Southwest Florida
Nov 3, 2019
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Nov 2, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Dems will face primary battle for 19th Congressional District seat
Nov 2, 2019
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October 2019
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Oct 31, 2019
SWFL delegation votes against US House rules for impeachment inquiry; Rooney open to evidence
Oct 31, 2019
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Oct 23, 2019
FGCU professor: Climate change hitting SWFL; citizen action needed -- Updated
Oct 23, 2019
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Oct 22, 2019
Steube, Diaz-Balart vote for Schiff censure, Rooney not voting
Oct 22, 2019
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Oct 19, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: ROONEY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, WILL NOT RUN IN 2020; Opens door to Democratic challenge
Oct 19, 2019
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Oct 19, 2019
National spotlight focuses on Rooney as he breaks Republican ranks on impeachment
Oct 19, 2019
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Oct 17, 2019
US House passes bill condemning Trump’s Kurdish decision; Diaz-Balart, Steube split, Rooney absent
Oct 17, 2019
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Oct 10, 2019
Rooney, Florida delegation hit Trump's betrayal of Kurds; Scott silent
Oct 10, 2019
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Oct 7, 2019
Rep. Steube emerges as SWFL's most ardent Trump defender
Oct 7, 2019
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July 2019
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Jul 31, 2019
Water, wetlands and oil: The Rooney Roundup and Mario Monitor, enviro edition
Jul 31, 2019
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Jul 27, 2019
The Rooney Roundup and Mario Monitor: Mum on Mueller -- and Rooney and Bernie agree (?!)
Jul 27, 2019
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Jul 16, 2019
Rooney, Diaz Balart vote against resolution condemning racist Trump tweets
Jul 16, 2019
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Jul 16, 2019
Five years to the day after Naples raid, new actions loom over migrant workers
Jul 16, 2019
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Jul 1, 2019
Gerrymandering comes home to Southwest Florida
Jul 1, 2019
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June 2019
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Jun 25, 2019
"Hatred, prejudice and rage:" What Democrats will face in the race to 2020
Jun 25, 2019
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Jun 21, 2019
SWFL state legislators get failing grades for putting people last
Jun 21, 2019
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Jun 20, 2019
Rooney votes against bill preventing oil drilling in the Everglades
Jun 20, 2019
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Jun 14, 2019
Баттлграунд Флорида
Jun 14, 2019
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Jun 6, 2019
Editorial: Fiscal responsibility for all
Jun 6, 2019
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Jun 4, 2019
Rooney votes against disaster relief
Jun 4, 2019
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Jun 3, 2019
Trump tariff tantrum targets typical taxpayers—and tomatoes
Jun 3, 2019
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May 2019
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May 22, 2019
It happened here: The 1924 Fort Myers lynching, 95 years later
May 22, 2019
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May 16, 2019
Trump tariffs poised to impoverish seniors, retirees in SWFL and nationwide
May 16, 2019
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May 15, 2019
SWFL spared Russian election hacking in 2016
May 15, 2019
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May 7, 2019
Closed Rooney Roundtable proceeds despite protests from public and press
May 7, 2019
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May 7, 2019
Activists show up early at Rooney Roundtable
May 7, 2019
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May 5, 2019
WINK-TV lawyer to Rooney: Closed roundtable violates Sunshine Law
May 5, 2019
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May 4, 2019
“You’re not invited”—How the Rooney Roundtable went from success to mess, an analysis
May 4, 2019
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May 3, 2019
Pressure ramps up on Rooney to open government roundtable to press and public
May 3, 2019
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May 1, 2019
Public, press, excluded from Rooney roundtable on harmful algae blooms
May 1, 2019
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April 2019
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Apr 22, 2019
Trump, Florida, Russia: Tracking the Sunshine State in the Mueller Report
Apr 22, 2019
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Apr 19, 2019
Mueller report reaction, immigration and more: The Rooney Roundup and Mario Monitor
Apr 19, 2019
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Apr 3, 2019
Analysis: Trump's border shutdown will mean pain in the pocketbook for SWFL
Apr 3, 2019
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Apr 1, 2019
Follow-up: Trump at Lake O -- he came, he saw, he left
Apr 1, 2019
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March 2019
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Mar 28, 2019
Analysis: Follow the money when Trump comes to Lake O
Mar 28, 2019
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Mar 26, 2019
US House fails to override Trump veto; Rooney bucks GOP, Diaz-Balart sticks with party line
Mar 26, 2019
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Mar 19, 2019
Editorial: Override vote is choice between dictatorship and democracy
Mar 19, 2019
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Mar 14, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Senate votes against Trump 'emergency;' Rubio, Scott split
Mar 14, 2019
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Mar 14, 2019
Rooney breaks with Trump again, joins Rubio, Scott and Mast in decrying Everglades underfunding in new budget
Mar 14, 2019
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Mar 14, 2019
Analysis: SWFL, the Democrats and the next President of the United States
Mar 14, 2019
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Mar 12, 2019
Trump budget proposal takes aim at SWFL seniors, Social Security recipients
Mar 12, 2019
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Mar 8, 2019
US House approves major reform bill; Rooney, Diaz-Balart oppose change
Mar 8, 2019
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Mar 1, 2019
A busy week in Congress: ending the national emergency, gun violence and education policy
Mar 1, 2019
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February 2019
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Feb 27, 2019
US House votes to terminate state of emergency; Rooney breaks with party to oppose Trump
Feb 27, 2019
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Feb 22, 2019
Rooney reaches 1-year mark in avoiding constituents, town halls
Feb 22, 2019
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Feb 21, 2019
Analysis: Conservancy climate change survey represents a sea change in SWFL attitudes, politics
Feb 21, 2019
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Feb 19, 2019
Understanding the Green New Deal and its impact on Southwest Florida
Feb 19, 2019
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Feb 16, 2019
Emergency declaration sows confusion, concern over federal projects
Feb 16, 2019
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Feb 15, 2019
Rooney votes against compromise spending bill that averts government shutdown
Feb 15, 2019
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Feb 13, 2019
Trump nominee for Interior Dept. could roll back protections against SWFL oil exploitation
Feb 13, 2019
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Feb 5, 2019
Analysis: The impact of Trump's border wall on Southwest Florida
Feb 5, 2019
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January 2019
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Jan 30, 2019
Rooney votes against federal workers, attempts to deny them pay raise
Jan 30, 2019
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Jan 29, 2019
Venezuelan oil sanctions may impact gas prices in Southwest Florida
Jan 29, 2019
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Jan 25, 2019
Where's Rooney? Congressman absent from critical votes to end shutdown
Jan 25, 2019
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Jan 24, 2019
Opinion: Naples Women's March sent strong message
Jan 24, 2019
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Jan 24, 2019
Unpaid federal workers warn Southwest Florida of approaching storm
Jan 24, 2019
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Jan 22, 2019
Analysis: Why Democrats are holding firm against Trump's wall
Jan 22, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019
Shutdown fallout: Naples Coast Guard Auxiliary cuts activities
Jan 18, 2019
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Jan 17, 2019
Trump border wall and government shutdown threaten promising Everglades solutions
Jan 17, 2019
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Jan 15, 2019
New legislative tracking tool now available in Florida
Jan 15, 2019
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Jan 14, 2019
Rooney backs continued government shutdown, votes 100% with Trump
Jan 14, 2019
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Jan 11, 2019
Historic day in SWFL as region tackles red tide response
Jan 11, 2019
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Jan 10, 2019
Boaters Beware: Government shutdown begins eroding Coast Guard operations
Jan 10, 2019
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Jan 9, 2019
Sworn in as governor, DeSantis pledges Trump-like agenda
Jan 9, 2019
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Jan 8, 2019
Opinion: Bigotry in Trump's speech could impact Southwest Florida
Jan 8, 2019
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Jan 8, 2019
Rep. Kathy Castor introduces Florida Coastal Protection Act to ban offshore oil exploration and drilling
Jan 8, 2019
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Jan 7, 2019
SWFL could have an important friend in the new Congress
Jan 7, 2019
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Jan 3, 2019
The greenwashing of Francis Rooney
Jan 3, 2019
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December 2018
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Dec 22, 2018
Trump shutdown began at midnight, SWFL national parks affected
Dec 22, 2018
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Dec 20, 2018
Despite opposition, Coalition of Immokalee Workers celebrates 25 years of action
Dec 20, 2018
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Dec 20, 2018
A government shutdown will affect Southwest Florida
Dec 20, 2018
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Dec 20, 2018
What do Interior Department changes mean for SWFL?
Dec 20, 2018
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Dec 20, 2018
What is The Paradise Progressive?
Dec 20, 2018