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09/15/2026

Al Duffy: Long Island to Naples Fire Service Career
Al Duffy retired as a battalion chief for North Collier Fire Rescue after a 30-year career. His service began as a volunteer on Long Island before moving to Southwest Florida in 1985.
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Al Duffy's Fire Career: Long Island to Naples
Al Duffy, a retired battalion chief, served 30 years in fire departments across Long Island and four Naples-area departments, including North Collier Fire Rescue.
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Al Duffy: 3 Decades in Collier County Fire Service
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Al Duffy Retires: 30 Years with Collier County Fire Services
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Collier Commissioner Mark Cherney's Deep Florida Roots
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Al Duffy Retires: 38 Years in Naples Fire Service
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Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for $7M Investor Fraud
Meade Lewis, founder and CEO of mIQroTech, Inc., was indicted on five wire fraud counts for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $7 million.
Sep 15
Atlanta Man Nabbed After Torching Sanford Temple, Wild Multi-County Chase
Sep 15
Broward Burglary Spree Ends in Arrests Tied to South American Theft Ring
Sep 15
Community Sports
Read Section →First Round NBA Playoff Matchups Set for 2026 Tournament
The 2026 NBA playoffs are underway. Eight first-round matchups began, featuring top teams from both conferences.
Sep 15
Swayman Shines in Playoff Opener, Bruins Secure Win
Sep 15
Mendoza Drafted First Overall by Raiders, Makes NFL History
Sep 15
NFL Draft: Scouts Project Top 10 Picks, Highlight Key Prospects
Sep 15
NBA Proposes Draft Lottery Reform
Sep 15
Local Business
Read Section →Canada Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Goods Amid Trade Dispute
Canada has implemented tariffs on a range of products imported from the United States. This action follows discussions from U.S. President Donald Trump about potentially increasing tariffs against Canada.
Sep 15
Canada's Economic Options in Trade Dispute with United States
Sep 15
Global Government Debt Yields Rise
Sep 15
U.S., Canada Conduct Negotiations Over Potential Tariffs
Sep 15
Canadian Prime Minister Responds to U.S. Tariffs
Sep 15
Schools & Kids
Read Section →UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
Sep 15
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
Sep 15
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season
Florida has reported 60 locally acquired dengue cases year-to-date, with Miami-Dade County accounting for 23 of those infections. Public health officials warn that warming temperatures and increased travel are expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes into central and northern Florida, signaling a troubling shift in the state's disease landscape.
Sep 15
Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge
Sep 15
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Tiny Focus Trick That Gets You Moving
When a task feels huge, your brain may not need more motivation—it needs a smaller target. Try naming the next physical action, not the entire project.
Sep 15
Shakespeare’s Secret for Making Time Visible
Sep 15
Start With Doubt, End With Better Answers
Sep 15
The Tariff Thermometer, the Federal Guillotine, and Other Signs of a Jumpy Country
Sep 15
The Dishwasher Is Not a Personality Test
Sep 15
Columnists
Read Section →The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit
Focus is not about becoming a person who never gets distracted. It’s about giving distractions somewhere to go besides the front seat of your mind.
Sep 15
The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last
Sep 15
The Radical Skill of Paying Attention
Sep 15
The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due
Sep 15
Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again
Sep 15
State News
Read Section →The Tariff Thermometer, the Federal Guillotine, and Other Signs of a Jumpy Country
Washington keeps selling disruption as strategy while households count the cost in grocery aisles and paychecks. Meanwhile, quieter fights over public health and federal data could shape the country long after the cable-news panels move on.
Sep 15
The Dishwasher Is Not a Personality Test
Sep 15
Start With Doubt, End With Better Answers
Sep 15
Shakespeare’s Secret for Making Time Visible
Sep 15
The Tiny Focus Trick That Gets You Moving
Sep 15
National
Read Section →States Sue USPS Over Mail-in Voting Order, Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Deal
Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging a presidential order regarding mail-in voting. Separately, Iran indicated it would ban military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Oman to reopen the waterway progresses. The FDA also approved a new medication for pancreatic cancer.
Sep 15
Pennsylvania Reports Infant Measles Death, First in State in 35 Years
Sep 15
Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program
Sep 15
White House Proposal Considers Private Action Against Foreign Cybercriminals
Sep 15
United States Increases Naval Presence in Strait of Hormuz Amidst Regional Incidents
Sep 15
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