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As with many campaign books, Trump's <em>Crippled America </em>functions in part as a supersized resume.

Trump's New Book Doesn't Say Much, But Neither Do Lots Of Political Books

The billionaire real-estate mogul's Crippled America, like any presidential campaigner's book, might be about publicity more than substance.

Omar Del Rio, a civil engineer currently subcontracted to FEMA, and his wife Maria wheel shopping carts full of groceries and supplies to their car as they leave the free food pantry operating underneath the heavily damaged Beach Baptist Church in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Thursday, May 11, 2023. Before Hurricane Ian devastated Fort Myers Beach in 2022, the Del Rios rented an apartment on the island, living near the rented homes of their adult son and daughter, who each lived with their spouse and three children. All three homes were lost in the storm, and the six adults and six children were forced to spend months living together in one camper. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Struggles continue for thousands as new storm season looms

In the months after Hurricane Ian made landfall, residents in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, and Sanibel, Florida have struggled to navigate insurance claims, building permits, and government aid as they rebuild their lives.

Florida State Reps. Hillary Cassel and Spencer Roach speak during an event hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Office of Public Policy Events on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at FGCU. The event, titled “Crossing the Political Divide” focused on how they worked together and across party lines to propose homeowners insurance reform in the Florida state legislature.

Roach and Cassel visit FGCU to talk insurance, bipartisanship

Two Florida legislators from opposite sides of the aisle came to Florida Gulf Coast University this week to discuss proposed legislation.

Haiti's chaos puts both patients and health-care workers at risk

The unrest has dealt a devastating blow to health care. Staff face the possibility of attack and abduction. Patients could lose their lives en route — or in a hospital where services are curtailed.

DOJ to question Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. And, Trump unveils new AI order

Columbia has agreed to pay over $200 million in a federal settlement. And, President Trump's new AI policies set requirements for companies wanting to do business with the federal government.

Aerial view of Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates receives museum accreditation

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. Of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums, a little more than 1,100 are currently accredited. The Edison Ford Winter Estates is one of just 60 museums accredited in Florida and, locally, joins the Baker Museum of Art, which received AAM accreditation in February.

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

DeSantis confirms President Trump visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz'; Petition, lawsuit seek to stop project

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that President Donald Trump may be making a visit to the "Alligator Alcatraz" site being prepared in the Everglades in eastern Collier County.That confirmation came after Special VIP Movement Notifications and Notices for Airmen were issued for both Palm Beach Airport, near where the Trump's Mar-A-Lago residence is, and Ochopee, the location designation for the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport where the Alcatraz site is located. There is also a petition on Change.org seeking to stop the project.

Vehicles and motorbikes drive along a street adorned with the Iranian flag, in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid a ceasefire in the region.

U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire tomorrow. Peace talks between the countries remain uncertain. And, Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve faces a tough confirmation hearing today.

Stephen Hatchet and his wife Crystal salvage what they can on Thursday (9/29/22) after Hurricane Ian destroyed their mobile home in Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers. Hundreds of families in Suncoast have been displaced by the hurricane.

AAA Survey: Nearly one in four Floridians haven't made hurricane prep for 2026

AAA and IBHS Insurance experts offer some guidance to help residents prepare.

FAU Professor Invents Program To Block Texting While Driving

Florida Atlantic University professor Daniel Raviv has a solution for drivers who can’t stop texting. He’s created a program that can block the texting…

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