Category: Scoop
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Thirty years ago, during a series of reporting trips to Cuba, I was struck not just by the country’s faded colonial beauty or its crumbling architecture, but by the youthfulness of its people. Nearly seventy percent of Cubans had been born after the revolution. They had never known another life or system. To them, the…
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Join the Press Club of Southwest Florida for an inside look at the future of local journalism with Dave Lougee, the visionary who led TEGNA Inc. through a decade of bold transformation. Hear what’s next for America’s newsrooms—and what it means for our democracy. WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Registration starts at 11:30; opening remarks begin at noon. WHERE: Hilton…
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The Press Club of Southwest Florida held its monthly luncheon at the Naples Hilton on Tuesday, October 7. The guest speaker was Rich Kolko, a former pilot for the US Navy, former Olympics coach for three games, retired FBI special agent and currently the Safety and Security expert for WINK News in Fort Myers. He…
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Charlie Kirk built his career using a folding chair under a banner proclaiming, “Prove Me Wrong.” His college campus tours combined spectacle, seminar, and ambush tactics. For hours, Kirk debated with undergraduates on issues like abortion, gender, and race. Edited clips of these debates—created for maximum impact—often flood TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram with captions like…
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By the time you read this, Jimmy Kimmel will have returned to ABC. That means you’ll know whether the comedian has resumed his free-speech platform—or if ABC has silenced his constant mockery of Donald Trump and his administration. Make no mistake: the attack on the First Amendment is far from over. The question is whether…
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We hope you will join us Oct. 7 for lunch at the Hilton Naples for a timely presentation by Rich Kolko, WINK News Safety & Security Expert. Many Press Club members may recall Kolko’s last appearance as a Newsmaker when he was newly retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and had just joined…
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Americans have laid a bed of concrete. Now we all must sleep on it uncomfortably. It’s going to be a long night. Our national leaders have made it clear they are not interested in healing or unity. Just look at the response to the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. Instead, the reaction was blame. Not…
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The elderly journalism professor entered the daily editorial meeting with a priest. The professor had a standing invitation to participate in the daily ritual of a local news organization to discuss and set the coverage priorities each morning. Before the meeting started, the professor introduced his guest. “This is my new friend, Father Brandsma. We…
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Here’s your chance to give back to the profession of journalism and communications. Florida Gulf Coast University is launching a new FGCU Mentoring Program, an initiative designed to connect current students with alumni and community members for meaningful mentorship experiences. The program is open to all students, regardless of major or class year, and aims…