Elizabeth Andarge

It's that time of year when folks around Florida gather around the table for Thanksgiving. But for some Native American communities, the holiday looks a little different these days.

As we commemorate Native American History Month, we turn our attention to a small city in Southwest Florida. From treaties and broken promises to surprising acts of cooperation, the story of Fort Myers offers a lens into the complex history of the Seminole Wars and their lasting impact.

Faith took a bold step forward at the Southwest Florida Pride Festival over the weekend. In attendance were young children, old couples, an HIV testing van and holy crosses. Three faith communities joined the celebration, supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in a way that some say is long overdue.

For Native American history month, the Mound House Museum on Fort Myers Beach hosted an Indigenous film premiere that brought together featuring artists whose work reflects pop culture and U.S. history.

For the past 15 years, the Diocese of Venice has hosted a Veterans Day ceremony to pay tribute to the fallen.

A small Romanian Orthodox community nestled here in Southwest Florida hosts an annual Fall Festival. Generations gather together to celebrate their faith, culture, and tradition.

As the Day of the Dead approaches, families across Southwest Florida are preparing to honor their loved ones. One local restaurant is embracing this historic tradition in a musical way.

It’s that time again - carved pumpkins, falling leaves, and costumed kids demanding candy from strangers – it’s Halloween! Or, as it was once called, All Hallows’ Eve. But how did it all begin?

As the weather cools down and the leaves turn brown, many cultures observe harvest in the fall. In the Jewish faith, Sukkot is a way to give thanks this time of year.

As the election deadline approaches, two candidates from Florida's 19th Congressional District are presenting their visions for the future.