Janine Zeitlin
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Hollywood, FL, United States
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Fort Myers Beach resident Joe Wilson, who rode out Ian on his sailboat: 'It was evil'
“I’m not going to even be on my boat during a tropical storm. I’m done with that,” said Joe Wilson, 71. → Read More
Florida cold case marks 18th anniversary: 'There's always hope' for Terrance Williams
A national expert on missing person cases talks about this Southwest Florida mystery and what still needs to happen to resolve it. → Read More
'We had to work twice as hard': How the pandemic magnified inequities for Florida's migrant students
Enrollment and attendance dropped as students faced a digital divide and took on jobs. Yet some rose to higher educational heights than ever before. → Read More
Florida farmworkers struggled to get vaccinated. But health officials finding ways to help
Farmworkers face barriers to vaccinations, including state residency requirements and now the suspension of J&J doses. But health officials and advocates are finding ways to help. → Read More
How Florida left farmworkers out of its COVID-19 pandemic response
As age limits drop for vaccines, farmworker advocates worry state barriers will keep migrants from being vaccinated before they soon leave Florida. → Read More
Nikki Fried to Gov. DeSantis: Give Florida farmworkers, all teachers COVID-19 vaccines now
DeSantis has not announced where the farmworkers fall in line for the vaccine despite calls from Fried and advocates to prioritize the workers. → Read More
SWFL mental health leaders: We're at a 'crisis point' for kids
Providers point to steep increases in kids in crisis and worry the system is reaching a pandemic-spurred tipping point. → Read More
What is Florida's plan for vaccinating thousands of farmworkers? It's unclear
Advocates say there is no comprehensive plan to vaccinate farmworkers, who are classified as essential workers. → Read More
What is Florida's plan for vaccinating thousands of farmworkers? It's unclear
Advocates say there is no comprehensive plan to vaccinate farmworkers, who are classified as essential workers. → Read More
Fort Myers man serving 60-year sentence continues to wait for governor's decision on clemency
Michael Edwards hasn't been a free citizen approaching 27 Christmases and was hoping he for freedom with a commutation of his drug sentence in 2020 → Read More
'It gets lonely.' SWFL teens talk about the pandemic's impacts on their mental health
Emergency mental health committals for youth have risen in SWFL and across the nation. Experts urged parents to closely watch for mental health impacts. → Read More
Fort Myers man serving 60-year sentence for ounce of cocaine asks governor, Cabinet for mercy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has delayed a decision and cited a discipline issue, the only one in 20 years on Edwards' record. Edwards apologized in a letter. → Read More
Ivanka Trump rallies the base in Fort Myers
After a fundraiser in Naples, the first daughter spoke to a crowd of a few hundred at Top Rocker Field near Fort Myers. → Read More
Live updates: Ivanka Trump’s Naples and Fort Myers visit, from the set-up to the rally
Ivanka Trump is set to make two stops in Southwest Florida today as part of the administration's continued push to win the tight race in Florida. → Read More
Donald Trump courts seniors in Fort Myers speech, announcing free vaccines when they're approved for nursing homes
The president spoke for roughly 45 minutes before a crowd of several hundred at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater. → Read More
Live updates: President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Myers today
President Donald Trump will be in Fort Myers today to gain support among seniors. → Read More
Governor delays clemency decision for Fort Myers man serving life sentence for ounce of cocaine
Michael Edwards, now 57, was sentenced in 1994 to 60 years for selling cocaine to a former girlfriend. Now he's hoping for early release from governor. → Read More
Family of Fort Myers man serving 60 years for an ounce of cocaine seek his freedom at Wednesday hearing
Michael Edwards was sentenced in 1994 as a habitual offender to 60 years for non-violent drug offenses after selling $850 worth of cocaine. → Read More
Jenna Persons wins Republican primary for District 78 House seat
Jenna Persons will face Democrat Shawn Michael Williams in the Nov. 3 general election. Williams ran unopposed in the primary. → Read More
Thousands mourn FWC officer Julian Keen in LaBelle candlelight vigil
Julian Keen Jr., a beloved LaBelle resident, was killed early Sunday. His loss has left the small town in mourning. Many have adopted #BeLikeJulian. → Read More