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AI Used to Create Fake Evidence

Last year, I was arrested and jailed based on a fabricated “text message” that was never verified, never authenticated

Zero for Eternity

In 1963 the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) established divisional football championships. Since that time, 350-plus high school football teams around Florida have been crowned a division.

From Girlhood to Womanhood

Girls are often sheltered in the warmth of childhood innocence. The world feels like a playground filled with dreams, wonder, and endless curiosity, while the challenges of adulthood seem distant and unreal.

6 Steps to Build “Be Nice Muscles”

…try building your BE NICE MUSCLES; it’s the only muscle that everyone can build regardless of age, health…

Dear Beloved

Jeremiah is a great example for all of us to stand for God, His word and the Truth. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and, as stated in John 1; Jesus is the word—it is simply put to STAND WITH AND FOR JESUS!

The SWFL Chronicle Staff Receives SEC Approval to Cover Conference Football Events

The SWFL Chronicle’s Michael H Blank received official approval by the SEC on September 9th to cover and photograph Conference Football Events for the publication.

To the leaders of SWFL

This has been a tumultuous year. One of Recocking. One of Shaking. Any time you build something you have to tear down a few things and level it… And build a deep foundation.

Seniors & Sex: My Dearest

I want to thank you—for growing old with me. For allowing me the sacred privilege of witnessing your life unfold, year by year. For being the constant when everything else has changed.

The Erosion of Ethics Through Mundane Avoidance

I’ve been working through several possible topics for this column. I have one on the practices of credit card companies that seem to be catching the attention of both sides of the aisle in Washington.

Champion for the Most Vulnerable: A Tribute to Kathy Smith, Public Defender

We all know everyone wants to get tough on crime and gives Amira Fox the State Attorney kudos for locking up the bad guys, but everyone should note that the defenseless need an advocate as well in the person of Kathy Smith.

Why Human Coaching Still Matters in the Age of AI: 5 Benefits You can’t replace

In a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is woven into daily life, it is easy to rely on technology for answers. From typing questions into a search engine to engaging in conversations with AI-driven platforms, many people now turn first to technology for guidance in their personal and professional lives.

The State of the City

We’ve stood strong together to make tough decisions while keeping the values of this city intact through every setback and challenge. That’s what resilience looks like.