The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardshipsMost Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
FILE: Trader Tommy Kalikas works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. A wave of buying sent U.S. stocks solidly higher on Wall Street Thursday, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the all-time high it closed at in January. (AP Photo/Richard Drew/FILE) As the fights between the United States and its trading partners continue to escalate, will the global economy be able to handle it? It’s a question that’s likely to dog investors this week, with flare-ups in multiple trade battles serving as a reminder of ongoing volatility. At a time when global economic growth is slowing, such uncertainty is a big risk to markets. Setting the scene: On Friday, China unveiled a new round of retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth $75 billion, many of which kick in on September 1. The Trump administration is set to enact a fresh batch of tariffs on Chinese goods that same day. After Beijing’s announcement, Trump said he would raise tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese exports to 30% from 25% in October, and that the tariffs arriving next week will now be at the 15% level, up from 10%. He also tweeted that he “hereby ordered” US companies that do business in China to “immediately start looking for an alternative.” The read, from risk consultancy Eurasia Group: “Trump’s after-hours tariff announcement is significant but was somewhat more restrained than what the president suggested during a storm of tweets on Friday morning. Nonetheless, we are concerned that it leaves the two sides headed for further escalation.” Meanwhile, Trump, who sat down for lunch with Emmanuel Macron at a tense G7 summit in Biarritz, France, indicated he would confront the French president about a digital tax that would hit US tech companies like Google and Amazon. Trump has warned he could tax French wine in return. Much depends on the extent to which Trump holds his position. He appeared to falter slightly on Sunday, claiming that he “has second thoughts about everything.” The White House then jumped in to say Trump meant he hadn’t gone far enough. Remember: Because it’s late August, trading occurs at lower volumes than usual, which can heighten the impression of wild swings. “The impact of a few sellers may be magnified,” said Putri Pascualy, managing director at Paamco Prisma, an investment firm. What discount stores can tell us about the economy Dollar stores and discount chains Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Five Below report earnings this week. Here’s why you should pay attention, from my CNN Business colleague Nathaniel Meyersohn in New York: “These results will give investors a window into the health of American consumers, particularly lower-income shoppers. Discounters Walmart and Target recently reported strong earnings, taking market share from department stores and other struggling retailers.” Will dollar stores display that same resilience? Context: Healthy consumer spending has been propping up the American economy, helping to offset the impact of weakening sectors like manufacturing. Should retail sales falter, more panic about a potential economic downturn could ensue. More from Nathaniel: “Dollar stores have swept across the United States in the past decade. Dollar General, the largest dollar store chain in the country, is opening up around 1,000 stores a year, even as many retailers close or fall into bankruptcy.” Weekend read: Dollar stores are everywhere. That’s a problem for poor Americans Up next Monday: US durable orders; Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index Tuesday: US consumer confidence Wednesday: Germany consumer confidence; Tiffany & Co. earnings Thursday: Japan consumer confidence; Eurozone business confidence; Abercrombie & Fitch, Best Buy, Dollar General and Dollar Tree earnings Friday: US personal income and spending; Eurozone inflation; Campbell Soup earnings