Melanie Kalnins grew up immersed in musical theater, singing, dancing, and playing the piano. Kalnins knew she was an artist from the beginning, and after years of nurturing her love for the arts, she now serves as the executive director…
My News Literacy students at Florida Gulf Coast University are just beginning their exploration of The First Amendment, including what it protects and what it does not. I have extensive experience with the First Amendment, having led large newsrooms across…
Someone should ask Karoline Leavitt what it feels like to be miserable all the time. You’re probably already rolling your eyes. There he goes again, another complaining liberal criticizing the White House press secretary. Believe what you want. My…
The day Jeff Bezos announced the purchase of The Washington Post, I was in my office that looked out on WFLD’s large newsroom in Chicago. Michael Flannery, the outstanding political reporter, shouted across the newsroom, “Hey Tom! Jeff Bezos just…
RSVP today for this upcoming luncheon meeting hosted by the Press Club of Southwest Florida at Opera Naples. Learn why Opera Naples isn’t just an opera company; it’s an artistic powerhouse and a vital pillar of Southwest Florida’s cultural life,…
We value your membership in the Press Club of Southwest Florida and encourage you to renew your membership by paying your 2026 dues by Jan. 31, 2026. Dues are still one of the best bargains in town — $75 a…
RSVP today for this upcoming luncheon meeting hosted by the Press Club of Southwest Florida at Opera Naples. Learn why Opera Naples isn’t just an opera company; it’s an artistic powerhouse and a vital pillar of Southwest Florida’s cultural life,…
If you walk into an American newsroom today, don’t expect the calm, steady rhythm you might recall from the movies. No steady hum. No thoughtful editor leaning over a reporter’s shoulder asking, “Do we have this nailed down?” What you’ll…
Good afternoon. Thank you for being here, and a big thanks to Barbara Peterson of the Florida Center for Government Accountability. I truly appreciate your presence. A year ago, I took on the responsibility of serving as president of the Press Club of…
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