CHARLES F JENKINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Jun 07 2026OPINION

Building Back Stronger: Why Fort Myers Beach Must Open Doors to Developers

Fort Myers Beach is stuck in a loop of wanting recovery but fighting any real redevelopment. When a respected local developer proposes a project that could bring jobs, tourism and money back to the island, the town’s approval process turns into a maze of politics. The latest example is the propos

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Jun 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Why Gen Z is trading screens for real-life moments

For years, social media was the go-to place for Gen Z to hang out, share life updates, and discover trends. But something’s shifting. While older groups still scroll endlessly, many young people are stepping back, craving something real instead of endless feeds. Some grew up with dial-up internet an

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Why California’s Central Coast is now a hotspot for a different kind of buyer

For years, the Central Coast’s ranch and winery properties were seen as retirement dreams or weekend getaways for a small group of buyers. But something changed during the pandemic. Remote work gave people the freedom to leave crowded cities behind. What started as a temporary escape turned into a p

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

A look back at a graduation day and a doctor's tough call

Few people remember speeches given at graduation ceremonies years later. The excitement of stepping into the future often overshadows the words shared by speakers. One such graduate, lost in thought during a sea of celebrations, recalled an unexpected commencement talk. The speaker was a public heal

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Can nations act alone on Israel-West Bank issues?

France and some European friends are quietly putting together a list of people to punish for recent violence in the West Bank. These aren't big dramatic moves—just freezing bank accounts and banning certain people from traveling. The catch? Each country might pick different names, so no single world

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Jun 06 2026OPINION

Farmers Need Fair Pay to Save Our Food

Food companies love buzzwords. They say coffee is regenerative, cocoa responsibly sourced, packaging recyclable. The words sound good but hide a problem. \ Climate crisis hurts farmers who grow our food. Many lose land to heat and rain changes. They struggle because they cannot afford new tools. \

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Jun 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

New AI Skills Needed for Finance Jobs

Finance roles are shifting. At a recent summit, a top executive from an AI firm said today’s hiring standards have changed. She explained that knowing Excel was once a must for finance staff, but now she would also require familiarity with an AI coding tool called Codex. This software lets users giv

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Jun 06 2026SPORTS

World Cup Ticket Mix-Up: Fans Caught in FIFA's Website Glitch

FIFA recently found itself dealing with an unusual problem after a website glitch allowed around 60 fans to buy World Cup tickets for nothing at all. The website showed a zero-dollar price tag during checkout, which somehow slipped through the system without raising any flags. Instead of blocking th

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Jun 06 2026EDUCATION

How Fairfax County Schools Compare to Others in Learning Time

Fairfax County Public Schools stand out for their unusual school calendar. By 2026, students will have only 20 full five-day weeks of class in a school year. That means teachers and students spend less than half the year on regular lessons. Other nearby school districts offer much more time inside c

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Jun 06 2026FINANCE

How Nature’s Decline Could Crash the Global Economy

Financial experts often worry about stock markets, interest rates, and trade wars—but the bigger threat might be invisible. A new study shows how collapsing ecosystems could quietly sink economies, especially in countries already struggling with debt. Researchers built a first-of-its-kind model to r

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