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Local leaders across Pinellas County endorse Byron Donalds for governor

More than two dozen local elected officials from Pinellas County have endorsed Byron Donalds for governor. Leaders cite his conservative values and engagement with voters as key reasons behind their support.


Elizabeth Walker, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Education

Collier County’s institutions spent $756,944 on men’s basketball teams in 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Collier County received $756,944 during the 2024 season, down 7.1% from the previous year.
Abe Sutton Deputy Administrator and Director

Bentley Care Center in Naples operated by Cc-Development Group in Q1

Bentley Care Center, managed by Cc-Development Group, Inc. since December 1990, earned an overall CMS rating of 3 during the first quarter of 2026.
Kathleen Passidomo, Florida State Senator from 28th District

Kathleen Passidomo shares tributes on Mother’s Day, National Police Week, and Senator Hooper

Kathleen Passidomo posted tributes between May 10–13, highlighting Mother’s Day wishes, support for police during National Police Week, and praise for Senator Hooper’s public service.

How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Collier County in Q1

There were two companies in cities associated with Collier County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the first quarter of 2026, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds Representing Southwest Florida District 19

Byron Donalds posts tributes for Mother’s Day and National Police Week; calls for filibuster reform

Congressman Byron Donalds marked Mother’s Day (May 10) and National Police Week (May 11) with public statements honoring mothers and law enforcement personnel.
Evan Hermanson and Danny DiNorcia

Who are the Collier County area high school alumni in action on Friday, May 1?

On Friday, May 1, these former Collier County area high school standouts will be in action.
Diane Van Parys, Republican Women of SWFL Federated Member (left), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (right)

Republican Women of SWFL Federated Member urges U.S. Senate Majority Leader Thune to bring Voter ID law to floor for vote

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, commonly known as the SAVE Act, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, urging him to bring the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for federal elections, to the Senate floor for a vote.