Cheryl Faust News Today

Hurricane Idalia was all over the news in August as Floridians once again braced for a seasonal hurricane. Not to minimize any hurricane, but thankfully, Idalia was not nearly as destructive as Hurricane Ian last September. Southwest Florida, which includes Charlotte, Collier, Lee and Sarasota counties, among others, were especially vulnerable as they’re set on the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico.

Celebrating Father's Day weekend on the waters of Kaercher Creek Lake in Windsor Township, Ricky and Austin Strausser defeated 15 other teams during the five-hour competition.

When we think of Florida, we tend to think of salty ocean breezes, white sandy shores, heavenly sunsets and fun in the sun. And while the weather is a sure draw, there are many other compelling reasons meeting professionals eagerly take groups “down south” to meet in the only state that borders the Gulf of Mexico and the vast Atlantic Ocean. 

This Week on MNN we celebrate Black Music Month.