Southwest Florida Chronicle

Serving Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties

2025 Year in Review

Congresswoman Indicted: $5M FEMA Fraud Scandal

Trinity allegedly received an overpayment of $5 million from FEMA, the grand jury found. Rather than returning the surplus, prosecutors allege, Cherfilus-McCormick and her co-conspirators plotted to conceal it.

Commissioner Deutsch Needs to Go

A public servant who misleads colleagues corrodes the very mechanisms that allow our county to function.

A Swamp Controversy in Naples

its single, cracked runway has become the center of a new storm: a political, environmental, and humanitarian clash over a bold and controversial plan to convert the remote airstrip into a migrant detention facility, now chillingly dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

We Live Where You Vacation, But What Happens When We Can’t Afford to?

According to the “Florida Gulf Coast University Housing Affordability Index”, first-time buyers can no longer afford median-priced homes in any of the three major counties. Even repeat buyers are being priced out of Lee and Charlotte. Only Collier remains barely within reach, and even that is slipping.

Who Says Government Doesn’t Get Things Done

It has been a productive and purpose-driven season, and we know that the challenges in the next legislative session will be just as demanding, invigorating, and full of opportunity. With your continued engagement and support, we will keep building a Naples that reflects the best of who we are, now and for future generations.

Dear Voters of Lee, Charlotte, and Collier Counties

This is more than just a possible campaign; it’s a moment of truth. Will Southwest Florida accept a candidate who seeks to blend strong conservative values with principled oversight and compassionate governance? Your voices can make this happen.

Turning Ideals Into Action for a More Sustainable Naples

Sustainability is not a trend or a marketing term. It is a civic mindset grounded in stewardship, accountability, and community.

Dear Readers,

This letter is my promise to you. A promise that I will never stop being an abrasive champion when it comes to protecting your interests. A promise that I will be bold, clear-eyed, and determined in standing up for the people and values that make SWFL special.

The Paycheck is a Gift

Your worth is not tied to your paycheck. Your work is your purpose, your calling, and your service to others. Prosperity comes not just in the form of money but in fulfillment.