Category: Scoop
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Most people think of catching a sexual predator as lying in wait for someone to walk through a door in anticipation of a good time. It is that. But for Lt. Wade Williams of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, it is also a digital hunt in a vast, dark, online realm for extraordinarily cruel, perverse
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Press Club board member Tom Marquardt has written a book you’ll probably want to read. Before you do, however, hear Tom give a compelling account of what the book is about at the upcoming March 11 press club luncheon. WHEN: Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Registration starts at 11:30, opening remarks begin at noon, and event
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We value your membership in the Press Club of Southwest Florida and encourage you to renew your membership by paying your 2025 dues, which were due Jan. 31, 2025. Club dues are still one of the best bargains in town — $75 a year, or $30 a year if you are under 30. There are
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When watching local television in Southwest Florida, it’s impossible to miss the relentless stream of personal injury lawyers advertising their services. It’s safe to estimate that about 20 lawyers and law firms regularly promote themselves through local TV ads. Personal injury lawsuits are a lucrative industry in Florida and a critical revenue source for advertiser-supported
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RSVP for Feb. 11 Luncheon: Spotlight on Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation If you haven’t yet reserved your spot for lunch on Feb. 11 at Seasons 52, now is the time! Join us for a timely and insightful presentation about human trafficking and child exploitation in Southwest Florida. Click here for details about our dynamic speaker,
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The public’s loss of trust in journalism stems partly from the deep ideological divisions within the United States. Another significant factor is the damage media organizations have inflicted on themselves. Three defamation cases illustrate how lapses in journalistic standards can result in costly consequences, both financially and reputationally, for all journalists. Late last year, ABC
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Please join us Tuesday, Feb. 11, for a luncheon meeting featuring speaker Lt. Wade Williams, a member of the Southwest Florida Inter-Agency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking Task Force (INTERCEPT Task Force). This partnership brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to rescue victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Williams’ appearance
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The journalism industry faces significant challenges. Across platforms, journalism remains dependent mainly on advertisers—a relationship that can be both a blessing and a curse. Despite the tension, advertising and journalism often coexist. Advertisers, particularly in broadcasting, seek exposure in news programming and pay a premium for it. However, conflicts arise when the news department develops
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It is rare and refreshing to encounter a public official who is more focused on a mission to improve the condition of humanity than he is on his own re-election. But Tony Hall, the guest speaker for the January 10 Press Club of Southwest Florida luncheon, was just that. Hall, former Democratic Congressman from Dayton,
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