Month: June 2025
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The Bible tells us that “a hypocrite is someone who puts on a mask and pretends to be something else.” Take, for example, Fox News—a network quick to criticize other media outlets without ever looking in the mirror. We could discuss how Fox promoted the 2020 election lie—The Big Lie—on air, while behind the scenes,…
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The Press Club of Southwest Florida hosted a summer social media mixer June 17 at the Downtown Social House (SoHo), Fort Myers. More than 40 press club members and guests attended, including representatives from local newspapers, television news and public media, as well as public relations professionals and freelance journalists. As a bonus, the club’s…
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Coral Gables’ elegant Caffe Abbracci was crowded and noisy, but that didn’t drown out the unmistakable sound of flatulence. Legendary WPLG news anchor Ann Bishop sat between the iconic Katharine Graham, of The Washington Post, and me. WPLG’s other renowned anchor, Dwight Lauderdale, and WPLG General Manager, John Garwood, completed our table. Ann whipped her attention…
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You won’t want to miss this evening of news media camaraderie hosted by the Press Club of Southwest Florida. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Social House (SoHo) Garden, 1406 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, across the street from the Luminary Hotel. SoHo is: 1 mile (5 minutes) from WINK-TV 3.2 miles (10…
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No contemporary American politician will lift a finger to help journalism—unless it’s a middle finger, raised in response to any request for support of independent, quality reporting or the pursuit of truth. Speaking out in defense of honest journalism is a form of political self-destruction. Supporting journalism is a non-starter. Many politicians have spent years…
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Hello All, The Board of Governors is sponsoring a survey of members of the Press Club of Southwest Florida. The survey asks for your thoughts on a few topics. The goal is to gather opinions on programs, such as the scholarship program, so that the board can make informed decisions. It is not a “majority…
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We hope to see you June 17 for another evening of news media camaraderie hosted by the Press Club of Southwest Florida. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Social House (SoHo) Garden, 1406 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, across the street from the Luminary Hotel. SoHo is: 1 mile (5 minutes) from WINK-TV…
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