• October 2026
  • Oct 13, 2026 Protecting Collier County from Amendment 3 Oct 13, 2026
  • Oct 13, 2026 Protegiendo al Condado de Collier de la Enmienda 3 Oct 13, 2026
• September 2026
  • Sep 26, 2026 Why Southwest Florida is facing a ‘perfect storm’ and what I want to do about it Sep 26, 2026
  • Sep 26, 2026 Por qué el suroeste de Florida enfrenta una 'tormenta perfecta' y qué quiero hacer al respecto Sep 26, 2026
  • Sep 21, 2026 Why I want to introduce the ‘Florida Safe Sidewalks Act’ for e-bike safety Sep 21, 2026
  • Sep 21, 2026 Por qué quiero presentar la 'Ley de Banquetas Seguras de Florida' para la seguridad de las bicicletas eléctricas Sep 21, 2026
  • Sep 19, 2026 My triple debate challenge to Southwest Florida Sep 19, 2026
  • Sep 19, 2026 Mi triple desafío de debate para el suroeste de Florida Sep 19, 2026
  • Sep 10, 2026 Why I want to restore our freedom from fear – and personal reflections on Sept. 11, 2001 Sep 10, 2026
  • Sep 10, 2026 Por qué quiero restaurar nuestra libertad del miedo – y reflexiones personales sobre el 11 de Septiembre de 2001 Sep 10, 2026
  • Sep 2, 2026 Why we still need a ‘Beaches for All Act’ Sep 2, 2026
  • Sep 2, 2026 Por qué todavía necesitamos una 'Ley de Playas para Todos' Sep 2, 2026
• August 2026
  • Aug 28, 2026 Why it’s more important than ever for me to introduce the ‘New Hope for Florida Act’ Aug 28, 2026
  • Aug 28, 2026 Por qué es aún más importante que nunca para mí presentar la Ley Nueva Esperanza para Florida Aug 28, 2026
  • Aug 24, 2026 Why I want to see the biggest, baddest data center built in a very special place Aug 24, 2026
  • Aug 24, 2026 Por qué quiero ver el centro de datos más grande y potente construido en un lugar muy especial Aug 24, 2026
  • Aug 13, 2026 Why I will introduce the “We All Need A Heat Break Act” Aug 13, 2026
  • Aug 13, 2026 Por qué presentaré la "Ley de Todos Necesitamos Un Descanso Por Calor" Aug 13, 2026
  • Aug 8, 2026 Why I’m endorsing Alex Vindman for United States Senator from Florida Aug 8, 2026
  • Aug 8, 2026 Por qué respaldo a Alex Vindman para senador de los Estados Unidos por Florida Aug 8, 2026
• July 2026
  • Jul 31, 2026 Why I will introduce the ‘New Hope for Florida Act’ Jul 31, 2026
  • Jul 31, 2026 Por qué presentaré la Ley Nueva Esperanza para Florida Jul 31, 2026
  • Jul 15, 2026 Restoration, renewal and hope: What can come after Alligator Alcatraz Jul 15, 2026
  • Jul 15, 2026 Restauración, renovación y esperanza: Lo que puede venir después de Alligator Alcatraz Jul 15, 2026
  • Jul 9, 2026 Why I want to stop ‘tomatoflation’ – and end Big Tallahassee’s war on Florida’s workforce Jul 9, 2026
  • Jul 9, 2026 Por qué quiero detener la 'tomateflación' – y acabar con la guerra de Big Tallahassee contra la fuerza laboral de Florida Jul 9, 2026
• June 2026
  • Jun 28, 2026 “Unfit to be the ruler of a free people” – Insights from the Declaration of Independence Jun 28, 2026
  • Jun 5, 2026 Why we shouldn’t fall for the anti-local property tax scam Jun 5, 2026
• May 2026
  • May 31, 2026 Why I want to face hurricanes and climate change with confidence May 31, 2026
  • May 26, 2026 Why I want to flush the slush from Florida May 26, 2026
  • May 21, 2026 Why I want to support our veterans May 21, 2026
  • May 14, 2026 Why I want to support professional policing and end terror in our communities May 14, 2026
  • May 11, 2026 Why I want to protect our teachers and end the war on learning May 11, 2026
• April 2026
  • Apr 27, 2026 Why I want to defend our Constitutions – both Florida’s and America’s Apr 27, 2026
  • Apr 22, 2026 Why I want to protect Southwest Florida’s water Apr 22, 2026
  • Apr 15, 2026 Silverberg pledges ‘Colorful Crosswalks Act’ if elected to Florida Senate Apr 15, 2026
  • Apr 13, 2026 Why I want to keep Florida’s local governments strong Apr 13, 2026
  • Apr 9, 2026 Why I want to end Alligator Alcatraz Apr 9, 2026
  • Apr 8, 2026 Why I want to make Florida affordable again Apr 8, 2026
• March 2026
  • Mar 30, 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT: Why I am running for the Florida State Senate in District 28 Mar 30, 2026
  • Mar 6, 2026 State of the stampede: Where's Collins? Fratto falls; Lauf leaves? and more machinations in Florida’s 19th Congressional District Mar 6, 2026
• February 2026
  • Feb 18, 2026 What would Florida be like under Gov. Byron Donalds? Feb 18, 2026
  • Feb 8, 2026 2026: Keeping the Light Alive Feb 8, 2026
• January 2026
  • Jan 15, 2026 Hurricane Devitt: Storm, stress and mystery in Southwest Florida Jan 15, 2026
  • Jan 9, 2026 Thomas Paine: An appreciation of America’s ‘No Kings’ hero Jan 9, 2026
  • Jan 4, 2026 The Year Ahead: Swamp or Sunshine? Florida’s choices Jan 4, 2026
  • Jan 1, 2026 Manifesto for an American Rose Revolution Jan 1, 2026
  • Jan 1, 2026 The year ahead: Keeping the light alive Jan 1, 2026
• November 2025
  • Nov 16, 2025 Pathetic or prophetic? Looking back on America’s dark and stormy year Nov 16, 2025
• October 2025
  • Oct 19, 2025 David Jolly: Believing in change and a new day for Florida Oct 19, 2025
  • Oct 7, 2025 Seaside stampede: Nine Republicans jostle in race for Florida’s District 19 nomination Oct 7, 2025
• September 2025
  • Sep 28, 2025 A tale of two piers: FEMA, favors, Kristi and Ian Sep 28, 2025
  • Sep 16, 2025 Breakfast table battle: Brazil and Bolsonaro, America and Trump, and the squeezing of Florida Sep 16, 2025
  • Sep 7, 2025 Driving the wedge: Florida’s anti-vaxx mandate ban is giant opportunity for Democrats - Updated Sep 7, 2025
• August 2025
  • Aug 24, 2025 After Alligator Alcatraz: A modest proposal Aug 24, 2025
  • Aug 21, 2025 Collier County ‘Bill of Rights Sanctuary’ law could be lifeline for Alligator Alcatraz detainees Aug 21, 2025
  • Aug 10, 2025 From White House to Gold House: Trump, Nero and remodeling madness Aug 10, 2025
  • Aug 3, 2025 Heavily redacted Alligator Alcatraz evacuation plan sheds little light on hurricane response Aug 3, 2025
• July 2025
  • Jul 20, 2025 Straight outta Dachau: Past lessons and potential futures for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Jul 20, 2025
  • Jul 15, 2025 ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is just the start of a state plan to remove immigrants. Will it wreck Florida’s economy? Jul 15, 2025
• June 2025
  • Jun 10, 2025 Will this coming Saturday, June 14, be a day of glory—or infamy? Jun 10, 2025
  • Jun 3, 2025 With NOAA and FEMA under siege for hurricane season, SWFL congressmen offer little help Jun 3, 2025
• May 2025
  • May 30, 2025 WARNING! Florida immigration enforcement plan raises ethical questions, ties to border ‘czar,’ and for-profit prison corporations May 30, 2025
  • May 20, 2025 WARNING: Drastic Florida deportation roundup plan envisions ‘circumventing’ humane treatment, federal restraints May 20, 2025
  • May 14, 2025 SWFL congressmen absent from effort to restore FEMA funds May 14, 2025
  • May 2, 2025 We’re all ‘the usual suspects’ now May 2, 2025
• April 2025
  • Apr 27, 2025 Guest Commentary: America and Vietnam—Trump, tariffs, and the legacy of 1975 Apr 27, 2025
  • Apr 23, 2025 The Donalds Dossier: Revelations from a tumultuous town hall meeting Apr 23, 2025
  • Apr 16, 2025 The Donalds Dossier: A risky town hall meeting and a night to remember Apr 16, 2025
  • Apr 11, 2025 An American monarch? On April 19th Americans can say—'no!' Apr 11, 2025
  • Apr 4, 2025 Amidst descending darkness, ‘Hands Off’ protest is a ray of light Apr 4, 2025
• March 2025
  • Mar 30, 2025 On a personal note: An appreciation of Bill Mitsch, a wetlands warrior Mar 30, 2025
  • Mar 23, 2025 No freedom from fear: Trump, DeSantis, Donalds and Fort Myers, Florida Mar 23, 2025
  • Mar 16, 2025 On a personal note: Canada in the crosshairs and one American’s response Mar 16, 2025
  • Mar 6, 2025 Facing the storm: The impact of Trump-Musk decisions on Southwest Florida Mar 6, 2025
  • Mar 1, 2025 Can John Morgan launch a real political party in Florida? Mar 1, 2025
• February 2025
  • Feb 23, 2025 The Donalds Dossier: Byron for governor? The possibilities and pitfalls Feb 23, 2025
  • Feb 12, 2025 After the storm: Looking ahead at the state of democracy Feb 12, 2025
  • Feb 6, 2025 SCOOP! Collier County Republicans condemn Republican officials for supporting TRUMP Act over DeSantis bill—Updated Feb 6, 2025
• January 2025
  • Jan 31, 2025 Diaz-Balart is silent as Venezuelans in his district face deportation Jan 31, 2025
  • Jan 24, 2025 The hill to die on: birthright citizenship Jan 24, 2025
  • Jan 21, 2025 Day One Presidential Executive Orders and their impact on Southwest Florida Jan 21, 2025
  • Jan 17, 2025 On a personal note: Thanks and farewell, Joe! Jan 17, 2025
  • Jan 15, 2025 SWFL-sponsored bills passed in 2024 will aid disaster victims Jan 15, 2025
  • Jan 10, 2025 Warning: A Trump-Putin-Xi conspiracy theory Jan 10, 2025
  • Jan 2, 2025 Part 3—Defying darkness: Southwest Florida politics and the year ahead Jan 2, 2025
  • Jan 1, 2025 Part 2—Defying darkness: Anticipating the year ahead abroad and the new triumvirate Jan 1, 2025
  • Jan 1, 2025 Part 1—Defying darkness: Anticipating the year ahead in domestic politics Jan 1, 2025
• December 2024
  • Dec 29, 2024 Prophetic or pathetic? Grading the political projections of the year past Dec 29, 2024
• November 2024
  • Nov 11, 2024 Unchecked and unbalanced: Red flags to look for in the coming Trump regime Nov 11, 2024
  • Nov 3, 2024 Closing argument: Kamala, Debbie, Kari and democracy Nov 3, 2024
  • Nov 1, 2024 Looming red tide highlights Rep. Byron Donalds’ legislative failure Nov 1, 2024
• October 2024
  • Oct 29, 2024 Neither liberty nor security: Non-endorsements, media weakness and democracy in America and Southwest Florida Oct 29, 2024
  • Oct 27, 2024 The only poll that counts: Across the country turnout is heavy, including Southwest Florida Oct 27, 2024
  • Oct 17, 2024 “Let’s Roll”—The Fascist Threat to Florida and What To Do About It Oct 17, 2024
  • 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
  • Oct 8, 2024 Project 2025 denies climate change, strangles weather science, would cripple storm predictions Oct 8, 2024
• September 2024
  • Sep 30, 2024 General election endorsements for 2024: The most critical election of our lifetimes Sep 30, 2024
  • 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
  • Sep 15, 2024 Chuck Work: From prosecuting Watergate to campaigning for Florida’s District 81 Sep 15, 2024
  • Sep 6, 2024 Melissa Blazier officially elected Collier County Supervisor of Elections when ‘ghost’ candidate withdraws Sep 6, 2024
  • Sep 4, 2024 Lee County commissioners pass anti-Amendment 4 resolution Sep 4, 2024
  • Sep 3, 2024 Project 2025 takes aim at education—and Collier County, Fla. Sep 3, 2024
• August 2024
  • Aug 28, 2024 ALERT! Lee County commissioners to consider anti-Amendment 4 resolution at Sept. 3 meeting Aug 28, 2024
  • Aug 26, 2024 Has MAGA fever broken? America’s joy and Republican rebellion in Collier County, Fla. Aug 26, 2024
  • Aug 22, 2024 Lee County commissioners skip anti-Amendment 4 resolution vote; may be introduced in future Aug 22, 2024
  • Aug 21, 2024 In Lee County, Fla., Tommy Doyle survives scandal, keeps seat; and other primary election results—Updated Aug 21, 2024
  • Aug 20, 2024 MAGA candidates routed in Collier County primary election—Updated Aug 20, 2024
  • Aug 14, 2024 ALERT! Anti-choice activists urge Lee County resolution against Amendment 4 Aug 14, 2024
  • Aug 8, 2024 Election endorsements: Lee County and Fort Myers, Fla. Aug 8, 2024
  • Aug 7, 2024 Election endorsements: Winning the war for competence in Collier County, Fla. Aug 7, 2024
  • Aug 1, 2024 Project 2025 remake of FEMA would hit communities hard after disasters Aug 1, 2024
• July 2024
  • Jul 28, 2024 Sleaze, slime and slander in Collier County: Accusations, falsehoods split Republicans as primary looms Jul 28, 2024
  • Jul 24, 2024 The Kamala Effect: Can it flip Florida? Jul 24, 2024
  • Jul 18, 2024 Reducing the rancor while facing the threat Jul 18, 2024
  • Jul 12, 2024 A modest proposal: A Harris-Biden ticket Jul 12, 2024
  • Jul 11, 2024 Guest Commentary: Merely Passing Amendments Does Not Guarantee Reproductive Choice Jul 11, 2024
  • Jul 7, 2024 Project 2025 would end federal flood insurance, devastate Southwest Florida and coastal communities Jul 7, 2024
  • Jul 5, 2024 It’s time for candidate debates in Southwest Florida Jul 5, 2024
  • Jul 3, 2024 Independence Day, the new American crisis and the times that try men’s souls Jul 3, 2024
• June 2024
  • 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
  • Jun 27, 2024 This is what integrity looks like: Melissa Blazier for Supervisor of Elections Jun 27, 2024
  • Jun 20, 2024 Alfie Oakes vs. Melissa Blazier: A dramatic debate and dueling details of disqualification Jun 20, 2024
  • Jun 17, 2024 Collier County’s anti-choice resolution: What does it mean and will it make any difference? Jun 17, 2024
  • Jun 16, 2024 SCOOP! Alfie Oakes disqualified for GOP committeeman race Jun 16, 2024
  • Jun 10, 2024 ALERT! Collier County Commissioners poised to oppose Amendment 4 and the right to choose Jun 10, 2024
  • Jun 7, 2024 The Donalds Dossier: Whitewashing Jim Crow Jun 7, 2024
  • 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
• May 2024
  • May 29, 2024 Make sure you’re ready to vote—despite the hurricanes May 29, 2024
  • May 24, 2024 It happened here: Commemorating the 1924 Fort Myers lynchings May 24, 2024
  • May 19, 2024 Denial, delusion and disaster: Ron DeSantis and Florida’s climate change May 19, 2024
  • May 8, 2024 All SWFL reps rebuff Marjorie Taylor Greene; stand with Johnson May 8, 2024
  • May 5, 2024 The Donalds Dossier: Insurance, water and the power of PACs May 5, 2024
• April 2024
  • Apr 29, 2024 Even challengers praise Collier County Election Supervisor Apr 29, 2024
  • Apr 26, 2024 Alfie Oakes to seek re-election as Republican committeeman, endorses Kristina Heuser Apr 26, 2024
  • Apr 24, 2024 Chris Hall: 2020 Biden victory ‘was worse than I felt on 9/11;’ was ‘deeply wrong,’ ‘manipulated’ Apr 24, 2024
  • Apr 23, 2024 Collier County commissioners let election resolution die Apr 23, 2024
  • Apr 21, 2024 ALERT! Collier election resolution to be introduced Tuesday was drafted by national election denial group Apr 21, 2024
  • Apr 20, 2024 Aid bill passage reveals deep rifts among SWFL reps over US role in world Apr 20, 2024
  • Apr 19, 2024 Review: The movie ‘Civil War’—incitement or deterrent? Apr 19, 2024
  • Apr 10, 2024 A rare moment in time: Abortion dangers and possibilities in the Sunshine State Apr 10, 2024
  • Apr 7, 2024 Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, ready for the Senate and on a roll Apr 7, 2024
  • Apr 2, 2024 An exemplary election, a MAGA defeat and a stage set for November: Lessons from the Naples City election Apr 2, 2024
• March 2024
  • Mar 20, 2024 The Donalds Dossier: A ‘bloodbath’ defense, a dictator’s VP and the future of a soul Mar 20, 2024
  • Mar 17, 2024 Preview of a purge to come: Donald Trump’s treatment of the Republican National Committee Mar 17, 2024
  • Mar 8, 2024 Florida takeaways from President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech Mar 8, 2024
  • Mar 3, 2024 Kari Lerner: The courage and conviction to serve in Congress Mar 3, 2024
• February 2024
  • Feb 19, 2024 Reducing rancor and fighting fluoridation: Two sides of Collier County, Florida Feb 19, 2024
  • Feb 13, 2024 Saunders calls for Collier County to consider fundamental change of government structure Feb 13, 2024
  • Feb 4, 2024 Staring into the nightmare: What would life be like under a Trump dictatorship? Feb 4, 2024
• January 2024
  • Jan 22, 2024 New study shows costs to SWFL of toxic water but congressional bills to help remain neglected Jan 22, 2024
  • Jan 18, 2024 SWFL Reps. Donalds, Steube vote for government shutdown; Diaz-Balart supports continuing resolution Jan 18, 2024
  • Jan 14, 2024 The Iowa caucuses, Florida and the fate of DeSantistan Jan 14, 2024
  • Jan 2, 2024 Part III – A democracy, if you can keep it: Collier County, Fla., and the war on competence Jan 2, 2024
  • Jan 1, 2024 Part II - A democracy, if you can keep it: Anticipating the year ahead abroad Jan 1, 2024
  • Jan 1, 2024 Part I: A democracy, if you can keep it: Anticipating the year ahead in politics in America Jan 1, 2024
• December 2023
  • Dec 28, 2023 Prelude to the New Year: Grading the predictions of the year past Dec 28, 2023
  • Dec 17, 2023 Collier County School Board rejects invocation in final vote Dec 17, 2023
  • Dec 12, 2023 Books, bans and the Zieglers: Why Florida should be grateful for a sex scandal Dec 12, 2023
  • Dec 1, 2023 SWFL Reps. Donalds, Steube vote to keep Santos; Diaz-Balart supported expulsion Dec 1, 2023
• November 2023
  • Nov 22, 2023 ‘How did we get here?’ Collier County’s past path to intolerance – and a different path ahead Nov 22, 2023
  • Nov 16, 2023 Collier County School Board staff to draft invocation policy Nov 16, 2023
  • Nov 15, 2023 Donalds, Steube, vote for government shutdown; Diaz-Balart approves spending Nov 15, 2023
  • Nov 8, 2023 Southwest Florida takeaways from Tuesday’s blue wave Nov 8, 2023
  • Nov 5, 2023 Getting beyond screaming matches, horse races and harangues: Debate and the future of democracy Nov 5, 2023
• October 2023
  • Oct 30, 2023 The Donalds Dossier: He’s just not that into you, Byron Oct 30, 2023
  • Oct 24, 2023 Judge dismisses Oakes lawsuit against Lee County School Board Oct 24, 2023
  • Oct 20, 2023 On a personal note: The life, times and responses of Bibi Netanyahu Oct 20, 2023
  • Oct 20, 2023 Chris Hall: “There is no separation of church and state.” Oct 20, 2023
  • Oct 13, 2023 What does it mean and where is it all going? Israel, Ukraine, Russia, Southwest Florida and the future Oct 13, 2023
  • Oct 11, 2023 Rep. Byron Donalds scapegoats Jewish philanthropist George Soros in fundraising appeal amidst fears of rising anti-Semitism Oct 11, 2023
  • Oct 6, 2023 SWFL reps split on new Speaker; Donalds turns on former backer, Scalise Oct 6, 2023
  • Oct 3, 2023 McCarthy ousted as Speaker; all SWFL reps backed him Oct 3, 2023
  • Oct 2, 2023 The Donalds Dossier: Cowardice and consequences Oct 2, 2023
• September 2023
  • Sep 30, 2023 SWFL reps split three ways on crucial shutdown bill; Donalds absent for critical vote Sep 30, 2023
  • Sep 27, 2023 A tale of three Florida Men: A cauldron, a caucus, and the death march to a shutdown Sep 27, 2023
  • Sep 23, 2023 Everyone in SWFL will feel the impact of a government shutdown Sep 23, 2023
  • Sep 14, 2023 Collier County School Board defers decision on invocations Sep 14, 2023
  • Sep 9, 2023 Joe, Ron, Don: Who were Idalia’s winners and losers? Sep 9, 2023
  • Sep 4, 2023 The Donalds Dossier: How a shutdown threat hurts hurricane victims, SWFL and reveals legislative failures Sep 4, 2023
• August 2023
  • Aug 28, 2023 A hurricane, a fugitive and the fall of Troy: Fallout from Collier County’s anti-federal ordinance Aug 28, 2023
• July 2023
  • Jul 25, 2023 The Donalds Dossier: Will Donalds condemn anti-Semitism at home in Southwest Florida? Jul 25, 2023
  • Jul 21, 2023 Shot taken at Rep. Spencer Roach home has historical impact Jul 21, 2023
  • Jul 16, 2023 Responding to Chris Hall and the really bad idea of Collier County’s anti-federal ordinance Jul 16, 2023
  • Jul 13, 2023 UPDATED: Collier County anti-federal ordinance to appear on Aug. 22 agenda Jul 13, 2023
  • Jul 12, 2023 Collier County anti-federal nullification ordinance in limbo after public opposition Jul 12, 2023
  • Jul 9, 2023 ALERT! They’re baaaaaaack: Proposed anti-federal ‘Bill of Rights Sanctuary County’ ordinance threatens Collier County Jul 9, 2023
  • Jul 3, 2023 ‘We conduct excellent elections' — Q & A with Melissa Blazier, Collier County Supervisor of Elections Jul 3, 2023
• June 2023
  • Jun 27, 2023 The Donalds Dossier: Byron for Trump VP? And if so—why? Jun 27, 2023
  • Jun 19, 2023 Polling and surveying could put FGCU on the national map—and benefit Southwest Florida Jun 19, 2023
  • Jun 6, 2023 Striking back against anti-Semitism: New laws, new leadership, and a lasting legacy Jun 6, 2023
• May 2023
  • 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
  • May 22, 2023 Don or Ron? It's time for SWFL politicians to choose sides May 22, 2023
  • May 17, 2023 Southwest Florida and entire state likely to feel labor, economic woes from anti-immigration measures May 17, 2023
  • May 9, 2023 DeSantis’ book warns of danger to America—from him May 9, 2023
• April 2023
  • Apr 28, 2023 An open memo to Nikki Fried: A request of the Florida Democratic Party Apr 28, 2023
  • Apr 25, 2023 Collier County interfaith group warns against religious indoctrination by school superintendent candidates Apr 25, 2023
  • Apr 21, 2023 Collier County health ordinance takes effect; worst damage to public was avoided Apr 21, 2023
  • Apr 16, 2023 Fascism in Florida? ‘Blood and Power’ provides perspective Apr 16, 2023
  • Apr 10, 2023 An open letter to Collier County Commissioners, opposing anti-health measures and favoring a COVID memorial Apr 10, 2023
  • Apr 6, 2023 The rise of new anti-Semitism: How threatened are Florida’s Jews? Apr 6, 2023
  • Apr 4, 2023 Jennifer Edwards, Collier County Supervisor of Elections, announces retirement Apr 4, 2023
  • Apr 3, 2023 Editorial: Collier County should honor its healthcare heroes and remember its COVID victims Apr 3, 2023
• March 2023
  • Mar 29, 2023 Anti-vaxx ordinance to be put on Collier County agenda; resolution vote postponed Mar 29, 2023
  • Mar 26, 2023 Collier County may consider anti-vaxx ordinance and resolution package on Tuesday, putting public health at risk Mar 26, 2023
  • Mar 22, 2023 No state for young people: Florida after DeSantisication Mar 22, 2023
  • Mar 19, 2023 Donalds, Steube re-pledge allegiance to Trump; Diaz Balart mum on arrest possibility Mar 19, 2023
  • Mar 14, 2023 Reps. Donalds and Diaz Balart vote to allow pollution of SWFL waters Mar 14, 2023
  • Mar 8, 2023 Calling all bloggers: Time to stop a Florida assault on free speech Mar 8, 2023
  • Mar 4, 2023 From education to enrichment: Sweetheart deals, feeding frenzies and Florida’s war on learning Mar 4, 2023
• February 2023
  • Feb 28, 2023 Florida Senate bill to decertify Democratic Party would decertify Republicans too Feb 28, 2023
  • Feb 23, 2023 Resign-to-run or rewrite the rule? DeSantis, the legislature and the law Feb 23, 2023
  • Feb 20, 2023 Alfie Oakes targets the vote: The crucial 2024 race for Collier County Supervisor of Elections Feb 20, 2023
  • Feb 13, 2023 Rick Scott, already in a hole, digs deeper Feb 13, 2023
  • Feb 8, 2023 SWFL’s stake: Biden protects Social Security in State of the Union speech—forcing raucous Republicans to agree Feb 8, 2023
  • Feb 1, 2023 Fake history? Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Rep. Byron Donalds, and the war on wokeness in Florida Feb 1, 2023
• January 2023
  • Jan 24, 2023 Southwest Florida faces fiscal storm as great as Hurricane Ian Jan 24, 2023
  • Jan 17, 2023 Can bill on harmful algal blooms make it all the way this time? Jan 17, 2023
  • Jan 11, 2023 The Donalds Dossier: Did Byron Donalds ‘win’ his bid for Speaker of the House? Jan 11, 2023
  • Jan 1, 2023 Politics in 2023: Looking ahead at Don vs. Ron, MAGA madness and the race to the right Jan 1, 2023
• December 2022
  • Dec 23, 2022 House approves $1.7 trillion spending bill, including disaster aid, despite ‘no’ votes from SWFL reps Dec 23, 2022
  • Dec 22, 2022 Opinion: Zelensky speech rallies Americans to their own democracy Dec 22, 2022
  • Dec 15, 2022 The MAGA Maneuver: The extreme attempt to take over Florida’s Republican Party and what it means—Updated Dec 15, 2022
  • Dec 8, 2022 SWFL reps oppose Respect for Marriage Act, which passes US House Dec 8, 2022
  • Dec 6, 2022 After Trump visit to Naples, Donalds mum on call to suspend Constitution Dec 6, 2022
• November 2022
  • Nov 28, 2022 Christy McLaughlin, SWFL conservative activist, candidate, arrested for DUI, property damage -- Updated Nov 28, 2022
  • Nov 20, 2022 Both Trumps coming to secret Naples location for Dec. 4 fundraiser Nov 20, 2022
  • Nov 18, 2022 The DeSantis dilemma Nov 18, 2022
  • Nov 15, 2022 Stefanik stomps Donalds in contest for third slot in Republican congressional leadership Nov 15, 2022
  • Nov 12, 2022 When elephants battle: Trump, DeSantis and the future of the MAGAverse Nov 12, 2022
  • Nov 8, 2022 Election 2022: Red tide sweeps state, Southwest Florida—and what it means Nov 8, 2022
  • Nov 4, 2022 Closing argument: Banyai for Congress, democracy for America Nov 4, 2022
• October 2022
  • Oct 30, 2022 On a personal note: Paul Pelosi, my own hammer attack, and thoughts on stopping political violence Oct 30, 2022
  • Oct 28, 2022 Early voting active in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties Oct 28, 2022
  • Oct 25, 2022 Collier County condemns bigotry, anti-Semitism and hate in proclamation Oct 25, 2022
  • Oct 20, 2022 Collier County Commissioners expected to condemn anti-Semitism, bigotry at Oct. 25 meeting Oct 20, 2022
  • Oct 17, 2022 Endorsements: Recommendations for the General Election in Lee and Collier Counties Oct 17, 2022
  • Oct 12, 2022 Southwest Florida can build back better—if it chooses Oct 12, 2022
  • Oct 8, 2022 Rick Scott meets the Peter Principle Oct 8, 2022
  • Oct 3, 2022 President Joe Biden is no stranger to Southwest Florida Oct 3, 2022
  • Oct 1, 2022 Southwest Florida reps vote to shut down government helping Southwest Florida--Updated Oct 1, 2022
• September 2022
  • Sep 26, 2022 Can Florida’s politicians meet the test of Hurricane Ian? Sep 26, 2022
  • Sep 22, 2022 Collier County Commission reschedules anti-bigotry resolution vote to Oct. 25 Sep 22, 2022
  • Sep 21, 2022 Collier County Commission to consider resolution condemning hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism Sep 21, 2022
  • Sep 13, 2022 The Donalds Dossier: Packing in the PAC cash for the midterms Sep 13, 2022
• August 2022
  • Aug 31, 2022 ‘To bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance’—Responding to anti-Semitism in Southwest Florida Aug 31, 2022
  • Aug 26, 2022 Reading the tea leaves from Southwest Florida’s primary election Aug 26, 2022
  • Aug 24, 2022 Primary election sets up epic battles in November—Updated Aug 24, 2022
  • Aug 23, 2022 Primary election sets up epic battles in November Aug 23, 2022
  • Aug 16, 2022 Primary election endorsement summary for Southwest Florida Aug 16, 2022
  • Aug 15, 2022 Endorsing a new judge for Collier County Aug 15, 2022
  • 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
  • Aug 12, 2022 Endorsing Republican candidates for Collier County Commission Districts 2 and 4 Aug 12, 2022
  • Aug 10, 2022 Endorsing real education at the Collier and Lee county school boards—and rebuking anti-Semitism Aug 10, 2022
  • Aug 10, 2022 Endorsing the next Democratic governor Aug 10, 2022
• July 2022
  • Jul 15, 2022 US House passes abortion rights and access bills; all SWFL reps oppose; Banyai blasts Donalds Jul 15, 2022
  • Jul 14, 2022 SWFL Reps. Donalds, Steube, vote against active shooter alert system; Diaz-Balart breaks ranks Jul 14, 2022
  • Jul 8, 2022 Jim Huff, Congress and the courage to be civil Jul 8, 2022
  • Jul 4, 2022 ‘A republic, if you can keep it’—Why we can’t let 2022 be our last election Jul 4, 2022
• June 2022
  • Jun 27, 2022 Banyai emerges as leading pro-choice voice in Southwest Florida politics Jun 27, 2022
  • Jun 25, 2022 On momentous day, SWFL reps vote against final gun violence bill, praise fall of women’s choice Jun 25, 2022
  • Jun 24, 2022 US Senate passes major gun reform bill; Fla. Sens. Scott, Rubio oppose; passage likely in House Jun 24, 2022
  • Jun 20, 2022 Forum preview: The Collier County School Board and the battle for students’ minds Jun 20, 2022
  • Jun 14, 2022 The Proud Boys, the insurrection and Southwest Florida—Updated Jun 14, 2022
  • Jun 10, 2022 SWFL Democratic and Republican politicos react to Jan. 6 hearing Jun 10, 2022
  • Jun 9, 2022 SWFL congressmen vote against bill to prevent gun violence Jun 9, 2022
  • Jun 3, 2022 DeSantis budget vetoes hit Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, Venice—Updated Jun 3, 2022
  • Jun 2, 2022 Editorial: The Naples Daily News is failing its readers and the community—but it could change Jun 2, 2022
• May 2022
  • May 31, 2022 The inaction calculation: Why SWFL congressmen won’t act against gun violence May 31, 2022
  • May 27, 2022 After week without announcement, Oakes Ag bid seems unlikely May 27, 2022
  • May 24, 2022 Candidates clash over classroom priorities, religious beliefs in Collier County School Board forum May 24, 2022
  • May 19, 2022 SWFL reps vote to deny mothers baby formula May 19, 2022
  • May 19, 2022 Launch of The Paradise Progressive YouTube channel May 19, 2022
  • May 18, 2022 Alfie Oakes to decide whether to run for state Agriculture Commissioner May 18, 2022
  • May 17, 2022 The Donalds Dossier: Putin’s pal; an address mess; and a legal laurel--Updated May 17, 2022
  • May 11, 2022 Florida Redistricting, Collier County and you May 11, 2022
  • May 3, 2022 SWFL reps on Roe v. Wade leak; all have long-time anti-choice stances--Updated May 3, 2022
• April 2022
  • Apr 18, 2022 DeSantis congressional map largely leaves SWFL districts intact, splits Immokalee Apr 18, 2022
• March 2022
  • Mar 25, 2022 Follow-up: Whatever happened to Rep. Bob Rommel’s classroom Big Brother bill? Mar 25, 2022
  • Mar 21, 2022 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is Naples no-show; sends video speech instead Mar 21, 2022
  • Mar 16, 2022 SWFL loses out on federal millions when Donalds won’t ask for cash Mar 16, 2022
  • Mar 16, 2022 Editorial: Rep. Byron Donalds has failed Southwest Florida and can’t be allowed to do it again Mar 16, 2022
  • Mar 11, 2022 Putin's pawns and the price of gas in Southwest Florida Mar 11, 2022
  • Mar 2, 2022 SWFL Democrats, Republicans clash over Ukraine, State of the Union Mar 2, 2022
• February 2022
  • Feb 21, 2022 Biden, Trump, Ukraine and Southwest Florida's congressmen -- Updated Feb 21, 2022
  • Feb 10, 2022 Exclusive: YouTube video in error; Alfie Oakes denies participating in Capitol riot Feb 10, 2022
  • Feb 1, 2022 Naples City voters reject partisanship in Council election - Updated Feb 1, 2022
• January 2022
  • Jan 28, 2022 Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn scheduled speakers for Naples rally in March Jan 28, 2022
  • Jan 26, 2022 What starts in Ukraine may not stay in Ukraine: How war could affect Southwest Florida Jan 26, 2022
  • 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
  • Jan 17, 2022 The Donalds Dossier: On MLK Day it’s time for Byron Donalds to support democracy Jan 17, 2022
  • Jan 14, 2022 Naples Rep. Bob Rommel pushes Big Brother in Florida classrooms--Updated Jan 14, 2022
  • Jan 12, 2022 Full-fledged Florumpia: Gov. Ron DeSantis' real State of the State address Jan 12, 2022
  • Jan 11, 2022 A very partisan non-partisan election: The race for Naples City Council Jan 11, 2022
  • Jan 6, 2022 Oakes, Donalds, Rooney and Gingrich: Four Floridians and the attack on America’s Capitol--Updated Jan 6, 2022
  • Jan 3, 2022 2022, Florida and the future: Anticipating the political year ahead Jan 3, 2022
• December 2021
  • Dec 29, 2021 Planned Parenthood prepared for challenging year ahead Dec 29, 2021
  • 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
  • Dec 14, 2021 Banyai slams Trump endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds Dec 14, 2021
  • Dec 10, 2021 Publix heiress passes, was active conservative funder in Georgia Dec 10, 2021
  • Dec 6, 2021 Like a thief in the night, Trump steals into and out of Naples Dec 6, 2021
  • Dec 2, 2021 Chunk of Cape Coral moved to new congressional district in Florida House draft maps Dec 2, 2021
• November 2021
  • Nov 30, 2021 Trump coming to Naples on Friday for private fundraiser Nov 30, 2021
  • Nov 22, 2021 Banyai blasts gerrymander proposal for Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres Nov 22, 2021
  • Nov 18, 2021 SWFL reps vote against censuring Gosar for murder video Nov 18, 2021
  • Nov 17, 2021 Biden’s infrastructure plan, Naples’ seawall and a Simpsons moment Nov 17, 2021
  • Nov 14, 2021 Draft redistricting maps move North Fort Myers, River District, Lehigh Acres, into different congressional district Nov 14, 2021
  • Nov 11, 2021 DeSantis, SWFL reps' opposition to infrastructure package threatens local benefits Nov 11, 2021
  • Nov 6, 2021 US House passes infrastructure bill; SWFL reps follow party line, vote 'no' Nov 6, 2021
  • Nov 4, 2021 Virginia, Florida and the road ahead for 2022 Nov 4, 2021
• October 2021
  • Oct 26, 2021 COVID vaxx for kids sets stage for heightened struggle at school boards and in classrooms Oct 26, 2021
  • Oct 21, 2021 Southwest Florida reps vote to let Bannon off the hook Oct 21, 2021
  • Oct 19, 2021 On a personal note: Remembering Colin Powell Oct 19, 2021
  • Oct 2, 2021 Pro and anti-choice demonstrators duel in contentious Naples protest Oct 2, 2021
  • Oct 1, 2021 The fight on the right: McLaughlin vs. Oakes on overturning the 2020 election in Florida Oct 1, 2021
• September 2021
  • Sep 30, 2021 Congress votes to keep government open; Diaz-Balart breaks with Donalds, Steube, Republicans to approve bill Sep 30, 2021
  • Sep 29, 2021 New Facebook group aims to boost Democratic businesses in Southwest Florida Sep 29, 2021
  • Sep 27, 2021 Florida legislature opens redistricting process to all Sep 27, 2021
  • Sep 24, 2021 US House passes bill legislating women's right to choose; SWFL reps oppose Sep 24, 2021
  • Sep 23, 2021 Texas-like abortion bill filed in Florida; pro-choice coalition to protest Oct. 2 at Collier County Courthouse Sep 23, 2021
  • Sep 21, 2021 The SWFL legal landscape: Askar vs. Donalds to go to a jury; Oakes seeks facetime with DeSantis--UPDATED Sep 21, 2021
  • Sep 17, 2021 Could Gov. Ron DeSantis face a recall in Florida? Sep 17, 2021
  • Sep 10, 2021 White House vaccine mandate for contractors puts Oakes Farms in crosshairs Sep 10, 2021
  • Sep 10, 2021 Sept. 18: Another sleepy Saturday or Insurrection 2.0 in DC and Southwest Florida? Sep 10, 2021
  • Sep 6, 2021 SWFL Roundup: Texas mess reactions; reps rated in new democracy index Sep 6, 2021
  • Sep 3, 2021 Hurricane Katrina vs. Hurricane Ida: Two storms, two presidents and two very different responses Sep 3, 2021
  • Sep 1, 2021 After an awful August, can September be better? Sep 1, 2021
• August 2021
  • Aug 26, 2021 House passes John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act; SWFL reps oppose Aug 26, 2021
  • Aug 13, 2021 The Donalds Dossier: Anti-vaxxer or not? Aug 13, 2021
  • Aug 12, 2021 The angst of August: Anti-vaxxers versus the 'sensible center' in Southwest Florida Aug 12, 2021
• July 2021
  • Jul 23, 2021 How many hard-core anti-vaxxers are in Southwest Florida? Jul 23, 2021
  • Jul 16, 2021 The Battle of Collier County: Inside one county’s struggle to stay in the United States Jul 16, 2021
  • Jul 7, 2021 Sanctuary in America: Haven or insurrection by other means? Jul 7, 2021
  • Jul 2, 2021 Banyai formally launches campaign, Donalds rejects infrastucture improvement: the SWFL state of play today Jul 2, 2021
• June 2021
  • Jun 27, 2021 A license for lawlessness: Collier County, Florida’s proposed “sanctuary ordinance” and a better way forward Jun 27, 2021
  • Jun 23, 2021 The Donalds Dossier: PACs and the race for re-election Jun 23, 2021
  • Jun 17, 2021 The Donalds Dossier: Martyr or mere minion? Clashing with the Congressional Black Caucus Jun 17, 2021
  • Jun 14, 2021 FGCU wetlands expert Bill Mitsch hails Biden rollback of Trump water rule Jun 14, 2021
  • Jun 9, 2021 'Sanctuary city for the unborn' movement threatens Naples, Fla., economic recovery Jun 9, 2021
  • Jun 3, 2021 The Donalds Dossier: Firing Fauci, supporting suppression, bashing the border Jun 3, 2021
  • Jun 1, 2021 'No mas': Democratic lawyer Adam Gentle takes on Diaz-Balart in Florida's 25th District Jun 1, 2021
• May 2021
  • May 26, 2021 Water warning: The politics of red tide, algae and lessons from the Big Bloom May 26, 2021
  • May 21, 2021 The Donalds Dossier commentary: Rhetoric, reality and law enforcement May 21, 2021
  • May 18, 2021 Donalds, Steube join 62 Republicans opposing anti-hate crimes bill; Diaz-Balart supports it May 18, 2021
  • May 16, 2021 It’s not your imagination: There really is a MAGA migration to Florida May 16, 2021
  • May 2, 2021 The Donalds Dossier: A deep dive into the PAC pool May 2, 2021
• April 2021
  • Apr 29, 2021 SWFL Democrats elated by Biden speech as Republicans fume Apr 29, 2021
  • Apr 25, 2021 The Donalds Dossier: Dissing donors, Dems and DC Apr 25, 2021
  • Apr 21, 2021 Michael Flynn purchases home to settle in Englewood, Fla. Apr 21, 2021
  • Apr 20, 2021 SWFL's 19th Congressional District moves toward Dems: Cook Report Apr 20, 2021
  • Apr 15, 2021 Publix: Where politics bring no pleasure Apr 15, 2021
  • Apr 7, 2021 Southwest Florida counties, towns get dollar allocations from American Rescue Plan Apr 7, 2021
  • Apr 5, 2021 The Donalds Dossier: No rescue for Americans, defending the filibuster and fixating on the border Apr 5, 2021
  • Apr 1, 2021 SWFL poised for big gains from Biden infrastructure plan Apr 1, 2021
• March 2021
  • Mar 30, 2021 Bill aiding farmers and workers shows divide among Southwest Florida congressmen Mar 30, 2021
  • Mar 25, 2021 Southwest Florida congressmen stay mum on mass shootings Mar 25, 2021
  • Mar 21, 2021 The Donalds Dossier and DC Roundup: Donalds discovers his district; Steube denies gold to the blue Mar 21, 2021
  • Mar 18, 2021 Michael Flynn tries to rally dispirited conservatives during Southwest Florida visit Mar 18, 2021
  • Mar 12, 2021 A riot, a putsch and the long fight ahead for American democracy Mar 12, 2021
  • Mar 10, 2021 Southwest Florida reps follow party line in opposing American Rescue Plan, which passes House Mar 10, 2021
  • Mar 9, 2021 Florida voter suppression bill comes before state Senate hearing; Floridians can oppose it now Mar 9, 2021
  • Mar 6, 2021 US Senate passes American Rescue Plan; amended bill expected to pass House next week Mar 6, 2021
  • Mar 3, 2021 UPDATED: Michael Flynn, QAnon-related show cancelled in Fort Myers, new location concealed Mar 3, 2021
  • Mar 2, 2021 The Donalds Dossier: Two months of terror, turmoil and Trumpism Mar 2, 2021
• February 2021
  • Feb 27, 2021 US House passes American Rescue Plan aiding needy and speeding vaccines; all SWFL Reps vote 'no' Feb 27, 2021
  • Feb 23, 2021 QAnon show, Michael Flynn, coming to Fort Myers Feb 23, 2021
  • Feb 19, 2021 Secession, sedition and real estate: Rush Limbaugh’s Florida legacy Feb 19, 2021
  • Feb 12, 2021 Can Florida do the Georgia flip? Feb 12, 2021
  • Feb 6, 2021 Michael Flynn dinner moving to 'secret location' after being booted from Shula's Steakhouse Feb 6, 2021
  • Feb 4, 2021 Donalds sides with Marjorie Taylor Greene while Diaz-Balart votes against her, bucking Republicans Feb 4, 2021
  • Feb 2, 2021 Heiress puts Publix's political cash in spotlight; Rep. Donalds largest Publix PAC recipient in SWFL Feb 2, 2021
• January 2021
  • Jan 28, 2021 Biden action on climate change benefits Southwest Florida Jan 28, 2021
  • Jan 21, 2021 Banyai announces candidacy, seeks re-match with Donalds for congressional seat Jan 21, 2021
  • Jan 16, 2021 'Revolution' or 'setup'? The Capitol riot according to Oakes and McLaughlin Jan 16, 2021
  • Jan 13, 2021 BREAKING NEWS: Southwest Florida congressmen vote against impeachment, excusing Trump of betraying USA Jan 13, 2021
  • Jan 8, 2021 Editorial: He's got to go--NOW Jan 8, 2021
  • Jan 7, 2021 SWFL Reps vote to overturn election despite attack on Capitol; Biden certified winner in early-morning vote Jan 7, 2021
  • Jan 4, 2021 Rep. Donalds reaffirms intention to decertify presidential election results Jan 4, 2021
  • Jan 1, 2021 BREAKING NEWS: Scott, Rubio join Senate majority to override Trump defense bill veto Jan 1, 2021
• December 2020
  • Dec 31, 2020 Rep.-Elect Donalds says he will vote against election results when Congress meets Jan. 6 Dec 31, 2020
  • Dec 28, 2020 US House votes to override Trump on defense, add $2,000 in unemployment relief--UPDATED Dec 28, 2020
  • Dec 27, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: Trump caves, signs pandemic relief bill; SWFL programs saved Dec 27, 2020
  • Dec 23, 2020 Biden climate team is good news for Southwest Florida Dec 23, 2020
  • Dec 22, 2020 Trump suddenly attacks pandemic relief bill, dealing heavy blow to Southwest Florida Dec 22, 2020
  • Dec 22, 2020 UPDATE: Sen. Scott, Rep. Steube vote against pandemic relief bill passed by both House and Senate Dec 22, 2020
  • Dec 21, 2020 US House passes massive $900B pandemic relief bill; Rooney, Diaz-Balart approved, Steube opposed Dec 21, 2020
  • Dec 17, 2020 Rep. Steube endorses guns in US Capitol Dec 17, 2020
  • Dec 11, 2020 No need to secede: Welcome to Florumpia! Dec 11, 2020
  • Dec 11, 2020 Diaz-Balart joins brief to overturn election; Rooney, Steube avoid it Dec 11, 2020
  • Dec 9, 2020 Rooney, Diaz-Balart, defy Trump; vote for Defense authorization bill Dec 9, 2020
  • Dec 4, 2020 US House votes to decriminalize marijuana; SWFL congressmen oppose Dec 4, 2020
  • Dec 4, 2020 Rep.-Elect Donalds joins Republican imitation of 'The Squad' Dec 4, 2020
  • Dec 3, 2020 The Rooney Record, Part IV: The Legacy Dec 3, 2020
  • Dec 2, 2020 The Rooney Record, Part III: The Heretic Dec 2, 2020
• November 2020
  • Nov 30, 2020 The Rooney Record, Part II: The Believer Nov 30, 2020
  • Nov 28, 2020 The Rooney Record, Part I: The Man Nov 28, 2020
  • Nov 28, 2020 Southwest Florida Democrats mobilize to aid Georgia effort Nov 28, 2020
  • Nov 27, 2020 Guest Commentary: The Electoral College may be more critical than we all realize Nov 27, 2020
  • Nov 26, 2020 President-Elect Joe Biden Thanksgiving message Nov 26, 2020
  • Nov 7, 2020 Rep. Rooney congratulates Biden, calls for supporting the President-Elect and coming together Nov 7, 2020
  • Nov 7, 2020 DEMOCRACY WINS!!! Trump is loser! Joe Biden declared President-Elect! Nov 7, 2020
  • Nov 6, 2020 Southwest Florida's 'teachable moment' and the 2020 election Nov 6, 2020
  • Nov 3, 2020 Republicans retain control of Southwest Florida -- UPDATED Nov 3, 2020
  • Nov 1, 2020 Analysis: Who would be more effective for SWFL in Congress, Cindy Banyai or Byron Donalds? Nov 1, 2020
• October 2020
  • Oct 28, 2020 Collier County 911 improvement provides new defense against voter intimidation Oct 28, 2020
  • Oct 26, 2020 With one week to go: Southwest Florida's state of play today Oct 26, 2020
  • Oct 22, 2020 How to respond to voter intimidation in Southwest Florida Oct 22, 2020
  • Oct 20, 2020 Ivanka Trump comes to Southwest Florida selling faltering campaign Oct 20, 2020
  • Oct 19, 2020 High turnout on first day of in-person voting in Southwest Florida Oct 19, 2020
  • Oct 19, 2020 In-person voting starts, Donald disses Donalds; women, Dems, rise and ride: The SWFL roundup Oct 19, 2020
  • Oct 16, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: Anti-masker Byron Donalds tests positive for COVID-19 - UPDATED Oct 16, 2020
  • Oct 15, 2020 Southwest Floridians mobilize caravan, protest to stand up to Trump, support Biden Oct 15, 2020
  • Oct 14, 2020 Editorial: 'Ridin' with Biden' caravan should greet Trump in Fort Myers on Friday Oct 14, 2020
  • Oct 12, 2020 Trump campaign acknowledges risk of rally COVID spread--but avoids responsibility Oct 12, 2020
  • Oct 9, 2020 Banyai blasts Donalds for COVID carelessness at Trumper superspreader event in Golden Gate Oct 9, 2020
  • Oct 4, 2020 Roundup: COVID, masks and Byron Donalds; a 'no' to stimulus and QAnon; and a loud silence Oct 4, 2020
  • Oct 1, 2020 Judging the judges on the ballot in Southwest Florida Oct 1, 2020
• September 2020
  • Sep 29, 2020 Banyai hammers Donalds for defending Trump in WGCU debate Sep 29, 2020
  • Sep 27, 2020 Endorsement: Good over evil Sep 27, 2020
  • Sep 25, 2020 Maureen Porras: Persisting for the neglected and forgotten Sep 25, 2020
  • Sep 24, 2020 Banyai goes into critical stretch with full debate schedule, new endorsements Sep 24, 2020
  • Sep 23, 2020 US House votes to keep government open; SWFL Reps. Rooney, Steube oppose, Diaz-Balart approves Sep 23, 2020
  • Sep 19, 2020 For the record: SWFL Democrats, Republicans, react to Ruth Bader Ginsburg passing Sep 19, 2020
  • Sep 16, 2020 Byron Donalds and the war against America’s schools Sep 16, 2020
  • Sep 15, 2020 Rooney slams Trump tax scheme--again Sep 15, 2020
  • Sep 11, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: Banyai, Donalds to meet in WGCU debate Sep 11, 2020
  • Sep 10, 2020 Rachel Brown: Powering to the polls Sep 10, 2020
  • Sep 4, 2020 Roundup: Signs of unity; Dems team up; Rep. Rooney denounces Trump tax order Sep 4, 2020
  • Sep 3, 2020 Anselm Weber and the spirit of 76 Sep 3, 2020
• August 2020
  • Aug 28, 2020 RINO or lemming? The Republican dilemma Aug 28, 2020
  • Aug 24, 2020 Banyai, Donalds meet in first general election debate Aug 24, 2020
  • Aug 22, 2020 US House votes to protect, fund Postal Service; Rooney opposes, Diaz-Balart, Steube absent Aug 22, 2020
  • Aug 21, 2020 Battle of the underdogs: Banyai vs. Donalds and SWFL's state of play today Aug 21, 2020
  • Aug 18, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: Banyai wins Dem nomination in congressional race; GOP contest still undecided Aug 18, 2020
  • Aug 17, 2020 Last chance to vote in primary tomorrow; mail-in voting heavy in Lee and Collier counties Aug 17, 2020
  • Aug 13, 2020 Commentary: Southwest Florida’s lying liars who lie—a lot Aug 13, 2020
  • Aug 10, 2020 Trump executive orders threaten SWFL seniors' Social Security benefits Aug 10, 2020
  • Aug 9, 2020 An open question for Republican congressional candidate Dr. William Figlesthaler: Aug 9, 2020
  • Aug 7, 2020 SWFL's 19th congressional endorsement race: Who’s ahead and who’s endorsing whom--UPDATED Aug 7, 2020
  • Aug 4, 2020 With Republican turnout threatened, Trump reverses his attacks on mail-in voting in Florida Aug 4, 2020
• July 2020
  • Jul 31, 2020 EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Rooney breaks silence, explains absences, says he's still working for SWFL constituents Jul 31, 2020
  • Jul 31, 2020 US House passes Water Resources Development Act; makes changes to SWFL water management, Lake O Jul 31, 2020
  • Jul 30, 2020 The White Walkers of Southwest Florida: Surveying the Republican policy platforms Jul 30, 2020
  • Jul 27, 2020 Deceptively altered Trump tweets against mail-in voting come to Southwest Florida mailboxes Jul 27, 2020
  • Jul 24, 2020 US House passes major enviro bill benefiting SWFL; Florida senators, representatives split Jul 24, 2020
  • Jul 23, 2020 Diaz-Balart, Steube split on vote to remove Capitol Confederate statues; Rooney absent Jul 23, 2020
  • Jul 21, 2020 A Democratic endorsement Jul 21, 2020
  • Jul 17, 2020 Now it’s personal: All those political TV ads and what they mean Jul 17, 2020
  • Jul 14, 2020 Editorial: Everything Trump touches dies—and right now that means Florida Jul 14, 2020
  • Jul 12, 2020 For the record: The candidates on whether to mask or not--UPDATED Jul 12, 2020
  • Jul 10, 2020 We tested SWFL candidates on their knowledge of a vital congressional issue. Here are the results. Jul 10, 2020
  • Jul 2, 2020 US House passes $1.5T infrastructure bill; Rooney absent, Diaz-Balart, Steube oppose Jul 2, 2020
  • Jul 2, 2020 Sleaze, slime and slander: Southwest Florida’s summer in the swamp Jul 2, 2020
• June 2020
  • Jun 30, 2020 US House votes to enhance healthcare in defiance of Trump; Rooney absent, Diaz-Balart, Steube oppose Jun 30, 2020
  • Jun 26, 2020 US House passes police reform bill; Rooney absent, Diaz-Balart, Steube oppose Jun 26, 2020
  • Jun 25, 2020 Representatives, activists, call to protect Florida from offshore oil drilling; endorse Biden position Jun 25, 2020
  • Jun 24, 2020 Paranoiapalooza: SWFL's Republican video wars Jun 24, 2020
  • Jun 22, 2020 SWFL State of Play Today: Holden reveals endorsements; Banyai launches video Jun 22, 2020
  • Jun 18, 2020 UPDATED: Supreme Court rules against Trump, preserves DACA; SWFL politicos react Jun 18, 2020
  • Jun 17, 2020 Rooney, Castor, renew efforts to stop Gulf offshore oil exploitation Jun 17, 2020
  • Jun 12, 2020 BREAKING NEWS ROUNDUP: Banyai gets Dem enviro endorsement; Fitzenhagen calls it quits Jun 12, 2020
  • Jun 12, 2020 Commentary: Outrageous words and the mini-Trumps of Southwest Florida Jun 12, 2020
  • Jun 11, 2020 Weekend of activism, demonstrations looming in SWFL, statewide--UPDATED Jun 11, 2020
  • Jun 7, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: Rooney may support Biden, he tells NYT; Trump is “driving us all crazy” Jun 7, 2020
  • Jun 6, 2020 Trump, Biden and Florida's Gulf shore oil war Jun 6, 2020
  • Jun 2, 2020 Poll shows Aquino-Askar Republican congressional primary race; undecideds hold the key -- UPDATED Jun 2, 2020
  • 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
  • Jun 1, 2020 Editorial: Maintaining domestic tranquility in Southwest Florida Jun 1, 2020
• May 2020
  • May 28, 2020 US House passes major revision of coronavirus business aid; Rooney absent for sixth time, Diaz-Balart, Steube approve May 28, 2020
  • May 28, 2020 SWFL state reps get failing grades for 2020 legislature votes May 28, 2020
  • May 21, 2020 Follow the money: Figlesthaler and the medicine men of SWFL May 21, 2020
  • May 19, 2020 Democratic congressional candidates make their cases in online WINK-TV debate May 19, 2020
  • May 16, 2020 House passes $3T HEROES Act; Rooney absent for fifth virus vote, Diaz-Balart, Steube oppose May 16, 2020
  • May 15, 2020 The curious case of Casey Askar May 15, 2020
  • May 13, 2020 WINK News schedules Democratic congressional debate for Monday, May 18 May 13, 2020
  • May 11, 2020 Has the Trump magic worn off -- in SWFL and everywhere else? May 11, 2020
  • May 7, 2020 Democrat Sara McFadden reaches petition goal to make November ballot May 7, 2020
  • May 6, 2020 WINK News schedules Democratic debate May 6, 2020
  • May 6, 2020 SWFL Democrats call for local media to host fair and inclusive debate May 6, 2020
  • May 4, 2020 Guns, germs and storms: The threats to the 2020 elections in Florida and beyond May 4, 2020
• April 2020
  • Apr 28, 2020 SWFL State of Play Today: Sorting through the herd Apr 28, 2020
  • Apr 23, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: US House passes $484B business aid bill; Rooney absent, Diaz-Balart, Steube approve Apr 23, 2020
  • Apr 23, 2020 IHME: Florida may have passed Coronavirus peak; June 14 re-opening safe with conditions Apr 23, 2020
  • Apr 22, 2020 Southwest Florida ready for massive voting by mail, say county election officials Apr 22, 2020
  • Apr 18, 2020 Rep. Rooney signs Republican letter calling for W.H.O. leader's resignation Apr 18, 2020
  • Apr 17, 2020 FEC: $3 million loan rockets Republican Askar to top-funded SWFL congressional candidate Apr 17, 2020
  • Apr 17, 2020 Debate: How would SWFL Democrats tackle the economy in Congress? Apr 17, 2020
  • Apr 16, 2020 Collier County's Karim named to Florida Democratic Party Judicial Council Apr 16, 2020
  • Apr 15, 2020 Early bettors, Figlesthaler channels Trump, an Eagle in the crosshairs--SWFL's State of Play Today Apr 15, 2020
  • 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
  • Apr 13, 2020 Debate: How would SWFL Republican candidates tackle Coronavirus in Congress? Apr 13, 2020
  • Apr 9, 2020 The hidden story of the Democratic presidential primary--and the party's future UPDATED Apr 9, 2020
  • Apr 6, 2020 IHME: Peak of Coronavirus siege in Florida could be over sooner than previously estimated Apr 6, 2020
  • Apr 6, 2020 Debate: How would Democratic candidates tackle Coronavirus in Congress? Apr 6, 2020
  • Apr 2, 2020 Medical data: Fevers coming down in Southwest Florida thanks to social distancing Apr 2, 2020
• March 2020
  • Mar 30, 2020 Florida virus cases projected to peak in May, states health research center Mar 30, 2020
  • Mar 27, 2020 Coronavirus aid, a new Republican in the 19th, Figlesthaler unsuspends, journalists unionize--SWFL's state of play UPDATED Mar 27, 2020
  • Mar 26, 2020 Where's Rooney? Congressman missing in action on eve of major Coronavirus vote Mar 26, 2020
  • Mar 23, 2020 Florida Democrats, Republicans join to ask delay in candidate petition deadline Mar 23, 2020
  • Mar 20, 2020 Banyai appeals, Holden goes virtual, and a revolution in Naples: SWFL's State of Play today Mar 20, 2020
  • Mar 19, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: Figlesthaler suspends campaign for 19th Congressional District seat Mar 19, 2020
  • Mar 19, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: O'Connell drops out of race for Rooney's seat; cites impact of Coronavirus Mar 19, 2020
  • Mar 19, 2020 Tulsi Gabbard ends presidential bid, won some votes in SWFL Mar 19, 2020
  • Mar 18, 2020 Biden takes Southwest Florida, wins statewide, also Illinois and Arizona Mar 18, 2020
  • Mar 14, 2020 UPDATED: SWFL congressmen split three ways on major Coronavirus vote Mar 14, 2020
  • Mar 13, 2020 Rooney misses virus vote; Steube seeks silencers; Banyai wants delay—SWFL Roundup, Coronavirus edition Mar 13, 2020
  • Mar 11, 2020 Yet ANOTHER Republican candidate enters 19th Congressional District race-UPDATED Mar 11, 2020
  • Mar 8, 2020 Endorsement: Joe Biden. Yes, Joe Biden. Mar 8, 2020
  • Mar 6, 2020 Mike Bloomberg's anti-Trump efforts continue in Florida and nationally Mar 6, 2020
  • Mar 4, 2020 Florida's role and prospects after Super Tuesday Mar 4, 2020
  • Mar 3, 2020 Democracy vs. dictatorship: Florida, Super Tuesday and the critical truths that count Mar 3, 2020
• February 2020
  • Feb 21, 2020 Rooney reaches 2-year mark in avoiding constituents, town halls Feb 21, 2020
  • Feb 21, 2020 State of play: A GOP 'Contender,' Fitzenhagen's finances, a Banyai announcement Feb 21, 2020
  • Feb 17, 2020 Follow the money: Dan Severson's finances and what they mean Feb 17, 2020
  • Feb 13, 2020 The tragedy of Randy Henderson Feb 13, 2020
  • Feb 12, 2020 Follow the money: Ford O'Connell's finances and what they mean Feb 12, 2020
  • Feb 11, 2020 Trump budget harms SWFL seniors, Medicare, Social Security; local politicos react--or not Feb 11, 2020
  • Feb 10, 2020 Follow the money: Dane Eagle's finances and what they mean Feb 10, 2020
  • Feb 7, 2020 SWFL environment: On budgets and birds, Trump giveth and taketh away Feb 7, 2020
  • Feb 6, 2020 SWFL politicos react to Trump acquittal, split along party lines Feb 6, 2020
  • Feb 6, 2020 Follow the money: Figlesthaler's finances and what they mean Feb 6, 2020
  • Feb 1, 2020 Karim blasts back at Rubio impeachment remarks Feb 1, 2020
  • Feb 1, 2020 Updated: O'Connell, Holden lead in 4th quarter fundraising in 19th Congressional District Feb 1, 2020
• January 2020
  • Jan 30, 2020 It came from New York: Two mayors and the Florida sidestep Jan 30, 2020
  • Jan 24, 2020 FGCU wetlands professor blasts Trump water rules, calls for citizen action Jan 24, 2020
  • Jan 23, 2020 Republican Severson first to file fundraising report for 4th quarter 2019 Jan 23, 2020
  • Jan 20, 2020 Marches, demonstrations show SWFL vitality, determination Jan 20, 2020
  • Jan 17, 2020 Women's March organizers in Naples get permit to march on Fifth Avenue Jan 17, 2020
  • Jan 16, 2020 Democratic candidates pledge support for primary winner Jan 16, 2020
  • Jan 15, 2020 US House votes to send impeachment articles to Senate; SWFL delegation votes on party lines Jan 15, 2020
  • Jan 15, 2020 Floridian Rep. Val Demings named impeachment manager Jan 15, 2020
  • Jan 10, 2020 Rooney explains his War Powers vote Jan 10, 2020
  • Jan 9, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: Rooney, Gaetz defy Trump, GOP, vote to restrict presidential hostilities against Iran Jan 9, 2020
  • Jan 7, 2020 Nationwide 'No War With Iran' protest rallies set for Thursday, Jan. 9 Jan 7, 2020
  • Jan 6, 2020 State of Play: Byron Donalds enters contest for Rooney's seat; Holden, Fitzenhagen launch campaigns Jan 6, 2020
  • Jan 3, 2020 For the record: SWFL responses to Soleimani killing Jan 3, 2020
  • Jan 2, 2020 Respect the hustle: Lessons for Southwest Florida candidates from great campaigners Jan 2, 2020
• December 2019
  • Dec 20, 2019 Actor files for 19th Congressional District Republican primary race Dec 20, 2019
  • Dec 19, 2019 For the record: SWFL politicos react to Trump impeachment Dec 19, 2019
  • Dec 18, 2019 No surprises: SWFL congressmen vote against impeachment Dec 18, 2019
  • Dec 18, 2019 BREAKING NEWS: Rooney announces 'no' on impeachment Dec 18, 2019
  • Dec 18, 2019 State of Play Impeachment Edition: Rooney undecided, Southwest Floridians take to the streets Dec 18, 2019
  • Dec 15, 2019 An open letter to Rep. Francis Rooney Dec 15, 2019
  • Dec 13, 2019 House Judiciary Committee votes to impeach, Steube votes no -- updated Dec 13, 2019
  • 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
  • Dec 12, 2019 BREAKING NEWS: US House votes to lower prescription drug costs; Steube, Diaz-Balart oppose, Rooney absent Dec 12, 2019
  • Dec 11, 2019 As impeachment looms, SWFL congressmen speak out, face scrutiny: Rooney's reasoning, Steube's slur, Mario's silence Dec 11, 2019
  • Dec 10, 2019 Passion and pragmatism: The Democratic path to victory Dec 10, 2019
  • Dec 6, 2019 US House passes enhanced Voting Rights Act; SWFL delegation opposes, Diaz-Balart calls bill "grotesquely disguised" Dec 6, 2019
  • Dec 5, 2019 SWFL congressmen silent on Pelosi impeachment announcement; candidate Banyai, Republicans respond Dec 5, 2019
  • Dec 4, 2019 Another Trumper in: Fitzenhagen announces race for Congress Dec 4, 2019
  • Dec 2, 2019 The fight on the right: The Republican battle for Congress in Southwest Florida Dec 2, 2019
• November 2019
  • Nov 27, 2019 State of play: SWFL spared in Trump rant; Banyai gets first endorsement Nov 27, 2019
  • Nov 23, 2019 Holden on second Congressional run: “We’re starting where we finished last time...” Nov 23, 2019
  • Nov 20, 2019 Democratic Voter Protection Team calls for volunteers Nov 20, 2019
  • Nov 18, 2019 A tale of two swamps: Why Southwest Florida can't keep its congressmen Nov 18, 2019
  • Nov 7, 2019 Review: Florida's new water quality website; the good, the bad and the really ugly Nov 7, 2019
  • Nov 6, 2019 BREAKING NEWS: Democratic victories in Kentucky, Virginia elections may herald change in Southwest Florida Nov 6, 2019
  • Nov 3, 2019 In the ring: Cindy Banyai and the fight for Southwest Florida Nov 3, 2019
  • Nov 2, 2019 BREAKING NEWS: Dems will face primary battle for 19th Congressional District seat Nov 2, 2019
• October 2019
  • Oct 31, 2019 SWFL delegation votes against US House rules for impeachment inquiry; Rooney open to evidence Oct 31, 2019
  • Oct 23, 2019 FGCU professor: Climate change hitting SWFL; citizen action needed -- Updated Oct 23, 2019
  • Oct 22, 2019 Steube, Diaz-Balart vote for Schiff censure, Rooney not voting Oct 22, 2019
  • Oct 19, 2019 BREAKING NEWS: ROONEY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, WILL NOT RUN IN 2020; Opens door to Democratic challenge Oct 19, 2019
  • Oct 19, 2019 National spotlight focuses on Rooney as he breaks Republican ranks on impeachment Oct 19, 2019
  • Oct 17, 2019 US House passes bill condemning Trump’s Kurdish decision; Diaz-Balart, Steube split, Rooney absent Oct 17, 2019
  • Oct 10, 2019 Rooney, Florida delegation hit Trump's betrayal of Kurds; Scott silent Oct 10, 2019
  • Oct 7, 2019 Rep. Steube emerges as SWFL's most ardent Trump defender Oct 7, 2019
• July 2019
  • Jul 31, 2019 Water, wetlands and oil: The Rooney Roundup and Mario Monitor, enviro edition Jul 31, 2019
  • Jul 27, 2019 The Rooney Roundup and Mario Monitor: Mum on Mueller -- and Rooney and Bernie agree (?!) Jul 27, 2019
  • Jul 16, 2019 Rooney, Diaz Balart vote against resolution condemning racist Trump tweets Jul 16, 2019
  • Jul 16, 2019 Five years to the day after Naples raid, new actions loom over migrant workers Jul 16, 2019
  • Jul 1, 2019 Gerrymandering comes home to Southwest Florida Jul 1, 2019
• June 2019
  • Jun 25, 2019 "Hatred, prejudice and rage:" What Democrats will face in the race to 2020 Jun 25, 2019
  • Jun 21, 2019 SWFL state legislators get failing grades for putting people last Jun 21, 2019
  • Jun 20, 2019 Rooney votes against bill preventing oil drilling in the Everglades Jun 20, 2019
  • Jun 14, 2019 Баттлграунд Флорида Jun 14, 2019
  • Jun 6, 2019 Editorial: Fiscal responsibility for all Jun 6, 2019
  • Jun 4, 2019 Rooney votes against disaster relief Jun 4, 2019
  • Jun 3, 2019 Trump tariff tantrum targets typical taxpayers—and tomatoes Jun 3, 2019
• May 2019
  • May 22, 2019 It happened here: The 1924 Fort Myers lynching, 95 years later May 22, 2019
  • May 16, 2019 Trump tariffs poised to impoverish seniors, retirees in SWFL and nationwide May 16, 2019
  • May 15, 2019 SWFL spared Russian election hacking in 2016 May 15, 2019
  • May 7, 2019 Closed Rooney Roundtable proceeds despite protests from public and press May 7, 2019
  • May 7, 2019 Activists show up early at Rooney Roundtable May 7, 2019
  • May 5, 2019 WINK-TV lawyer to Rooney: Closed roundtable violates Sunshine Law May 5, 2019
  • May 4, 2019 “You’re not invited”—How the Rooney Roundtable went from success to mess, an analysis May 4, 2019
  • May 3, 2019 Pressure ramps up on Rooney to open government roundtable to press and public May 3, 2019
  • May 1, 2019 Public, press, excluded from Rooney roundtable on harmful algae blooms May 1, 2019
• April 2019
  • Apr 22, 2019 Trump, Florida, Russia: Tracking the Sunshine State in the Mueller Report Apr 22, 2019
  • Apr 19, 2019 Mueller report reaction, immigration and more: The Rooney Roundup and Mario Monitor Apr 19, 2019
  • Apr 3, 2019 Analysis: Trump's border shutdown will mean pain in the pocketbook for SWFL Apr 3, 2019
  • Apr 1, 2019 Follow-up: Trump at Lake O -- he came, he saw, he left Apr 1, 2019
• March 2019
  • Mar 28, 2019 Analysis: Follow the money when Trump comes to Lake O Mar 28, 2019
  • Mar 26, 2019 US House fails to override Trump veto; Rooney bucks GOP, Diaz-Balart sticks with party line Mar 26, 2019
  • Mar 19, 2019 Editorial: Override vote is choice between dictatorship and democracy Mar 19, 2019
  • Mar 14, 2019 BREAKING NEWS: Senate votes against Trump 'emergency;' Rubio, Scott split Mar 14, 2019
  • Mar 14, 2019 Rooney breaks with Trump again, joins Rubio, Scott and Mast in decrying Everglades underfunding in new budget Mar 14, 2019
  • Mar 14, 2019 Analysis: SWFL, the Democrats and the next President of the United States Mar 14, 2019
  • Mar 12, 2019 Trump budget proposal takes aim at SWFL seniors, Social Security recipients Mar 12, 2019
  • Mar 8, 2019 US House approves major reform bill; Rooney, Diaz-Balart oppose change Mar 8, 2019
  • Mar 1, 2019 A busy week in Congress: ending the national emergency, gun violence and education policy Mar 1, 2019
• February 2019
  • Feb 27, 2019 US House votes to terminate state of emergency; Rooney breaks with party to oppose Trump Feb 27, 2019
  • Feb 22, 2019 Rooney reaches 1-year mark in avoiding constituents, town halls Feb 22, 2019
  • Feb 21, 2019 Analysis: Conservancy climate change survey represents a sea change in SWFL attitudes, politics Feb 21, 2019
  • Feb 19, 2019 Understanding the Green New Deal and its impact on Southwest Florida Feb 19, 2019
  • Feb 16, 2019 Emergency declaration sows confusion, concern over federal projects Feb 16, 2019
  • Feb 15, 2019 Rooney votes against compromise spending bill that averts government shutdown Feb 15, 2019
  • Feb 13, 2019 Trump nominee for Interior Dept. could roll back protections against SWFL oil exploitation Feb 13, 2019
  • Feb 5, 2019 Analysis: The impact of Trump's border wall on Southwest Florida Feb 5, 2019
• January 2019
  • Jan 30, 2019 Rooney votes against federal workers, attempts to deny them pay raise Jan 30, 2019
  • Jan 29, 2019 Venezuelan oil sanctions may impact gas prices in Southwest Florida Jan 29, 2019
  • Jan 25, 2019 Where's Rooney? Congressman absent from critical votes to end shutdown Jan 25, 2019
  • Jan 24, 2019 Opinion: Naples Women's March sent strong message Jan 24, 2019
  • Jan 24, 2019 Unpaid federal workers warn Southwest Florida of approaching storm Jan 24, 2019
  • Jan 22, 2019 Analysis: Why Democrats are holding firm against Trump's wall Jan 22, 2019
  • Jan 18, 2019 Shutdown fallout: Naples Coast Guard Auxiliary cuts activities Jan 18, 2019
  • Jan 17, 2019 Trump border wall and government shutdown threaten promising Everglades solutions Jan 17, 2019
  • Jan 15, 2019 New legislative tracking tool now available in Florida Jan 15, 2019
  • Jan 14, 2019 Rooney backs continued government shutdown, votes 100% with Trump Jan 14, 2019
  • Jan 11, 2019 Historic day in SWFL as region tackles red tide response Jan 11, 2019
  • Jan 10, 2019 Boaters Beware: Government shutdown begins eroding Coast Guard operations Jan 10, 2019
  • Jan 9, 2019 Sworn in as governor, DeSantis pledges Trump-like agenda Jan 9, 2019
  • Jan 8, 2019 Opinion: Bigotry in Trump's speech could impact Southwest Florida Jan 8, 2019
  • Jan 8, 2019 Rep. Kathy Castor introduces Florida Coastal Protection Act to ban offshore oil exploration and drilling Jan 8, 2019
  • Jan 7, 2019 SWFL could have an important friend in the new Congress Jan 7, 2019
  • Jan 3, 2019 The greenwashing of Francis Rooney Jan 3, 2019
• December 2018
  • Dec 22, 2018 Trump shutdown began at midnight, SWFL national parks affected Dec 22, 2018
  • Dec 20, 2018 Despite opposition, Coalition of Immokalee Workers celebrates 25 years of action Dec 20, 2018
  • Dec 20, 2018 A government shutdown will affect Southwest Florida Dec 20, 2018
  • Dec 20, 2018 What do Interior Department changes mean for SWFL? Dec 20, 2018
  • Dec 20, 2018 What is The Paradise Progressive? Dec 20, 2018