Category: Scoop
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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 the country. Still, I constantly learn new things about its strengths and vulnerabilities. As
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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 concern isn’t about political ideology. It’s about the public interest, specifically the duty of public
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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 bought The Washington Post for $250 million!” It was Monday, August 5, 2013. The Grahams
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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, dedicated to enriching the community through world-class performances and extensive outreach. DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Registration opens
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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 2026 dues by Jan. 31, 2026. Dues are still one of the best bargains in town — $75 a year, or $30 a year if you are under 30. There are three easy ways
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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, dedicated to enriching the community through world-class performances and extensive outreach. DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Registration opens
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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 hear instead is more like the sound of someone yelling, “Wait—what just happened?” followed by
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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 Southwest Florida—with a clear understanding of what this organization represents…and what it must never become.
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Barbara Petersen, CEO of the Florida Center for Government Accountability (FCGA), began her Jan. 14 luncheon talk to Press Club members and guests at Moorings Park with a summary of a difficult recent event. She explained that the Minneapolis ICE situation was a prime example of false, overstated and conflicting information about the shooting death of Renee Nicole
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