Serving Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties

SWFL's Immigration Enforcement

For immigrant families, the answer is not an abstract political debate. It can determine whether a parent comes home from work, whether children return to an empty house and whether entire neighborhoods
live in fear of the next knock
at the door.

Warning: Flesh Eating Bacteria

Florida reported 17 Vibrio vulnificus cases and three deaths through August 20, 2026, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Changes to Local Flood Risk

Collier County Flood officials encourage residents and business owners to review the proposed map changes, learn about local flood risks and potential flood insurance requirements, and share any concerns or questions.

Faith Over Fear

In Numbers 13, we see a moment of great significance in the story of the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land.

How to Trade the Dead Cat Bounce on Wall Street

The best time periods in “ the market “ is when all Hell breaks loose in the market and the bottom falls out. I recall Dave yelled “ Drop an expeletive ticket it’s gonna do “ a dead cat bounce!”

America 250, Celebrating Our Nation Together

Over the next year, as we reflect on the past and look ahead to the future, may we be reminded of the enduring values that unite us — freedom, opportunity, community, and hope.

Dear Beloved

You are so loved! You have a future! I can’t wait to hear about it! I pray you have the fullness of His Spirit infused with all power and glory of the Lord.

Fix the Civic Center, by Amanda Cochran

With a population exceeding 850,000, Lee County should be a regional hub for large-scale agricultural events. Instead, those opportunities — and the economic activity that comes with them — are being lost.

Dear Friends and Supporters of the Arts

Today, we stand on the precipice of a monumental cultural event for Southwest Florida, thanks to the visionary dedication of the Koller family and the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers.