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Will My Wife Get a Spousal Benefit from Me?
I will be turning 70 (yikes) this coming November. I will begin taking my Social Security benefit at that time. My age 70 SS benefit will be approximately $4,500 per month. My spouse (who is currently 74) began receiving her SS benefits about 10 years ago – before her FRA. She receives approximately $1,900 per month.
The best place for your vacation
Millions of Americans will still try to fit a few days of time off into their schedules in the next couple of months. More people drive to their vacation than any other mode of transportation. State and national parks are popular this time of year. Niagara Falls will have about 30 million visitors this year. Yellowstone National Park will have about 4 million visitors. Disney World will have over 50 million visitors. Over four million people will visit The Grand Canyon. While people do fly to these destinations, most people are driving. If you don’t mind being in a car for a day or two or three, then there are places you can go. When I was a child, our major family destination was Columbus, Ohio. My mother would pack some sandwiches and we would go visit family for a couple of days. It didn’t cost much but some of my wonderful memories are those simple days of seeing the sights of Route 23 and the big city of Columbus.
Trap – Movie Review
With “Trap,” writer/director M. Night Shyamalan has given us a half-decent movie. By which I mean that half of it is… decent. The first half delivers the taut thriller we’ve been promised, and it’s not great or anything, but it’s reasonably suspenseful and enjoyable. And then the movie becomes garbage. Not the unique, crazy garbage that only Shyamalan can deliver, but uncreative garbage that no self-respecting filmmaker wants to deliver.
Lee County residents protest political consultant Terry Miller
Gayle Geiger and others protest outside of TM Strategic Consulting in Fort Myers on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. In a press release, the group said “Terry Miller has manipulated elections by pouring millions of dollars over the years into campaigns by using (political action committees) to send false propaganda against formidable opponents of his clients to eliminate any fair competition.”
Saw Palmetto Berries Pickers Are Back!
Someone recently posted on Facebook “Just had some in my front yard picking berries that I didn’t know about till I went to get packages that the post man just knocked on my door for. They left pretty quickly after I noticed them. I didn’t give them permission to pick berries, I’m home alone with my child. Made me slightly uncomfortable. But I don’t mind that they wanna pick berries but at least fricken ask first! They were 3 Hispanics I believe with I think a maroon suv. Around the sunshine and 17th St w area. Just want people to be aware. I’ve heard stories in the past about berry pickers also breaking into homes as well.”
Former Lee County deputy accused of sending explicit photos to a minor
A former Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested after allegedly sending explicit messages and photos to a minor. According to LCSO, in May, the sheriff’s office received a cyber tip about a man communicating online with a 17-year-old. The conversations reportedly contained explicit content and photos.
Lee County deputies reunite missing three-year-old girl with mother
A heartwarming outcome to a terrifying situation unfolded Thursday evening when a lost three-year-old girl was found and reunited with her mother. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said at 4:45 p.m. dispatch received a report of a missing three-year-old girl last seen in the area of Joel Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. Due to the urgency of the situation, deputies, K-9 units, and the LCSO Aviation Unit assisted in the search.
Does Congress Pay Into Social Security?
I’ve been told that members of Congress do not have Social Security deducted from their pay; Additionally, that their retirement dollars come from the Social Security Administration purse even if they only serve as a member of Congress for a short number of terms. Also, if this is true, are there other individuals that enjoy these advantages?
Lehigh Acres man sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempting to entice minor for sex
A Lehigh Acres man received a 20-year prison sentence for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. According to court documents, Nicanor Sanchez, 32, chatted online with undercover law enforcement, describing his interest in sexually abusing a female child. He also sent several videos of children being sexually abused to the officer.
Elizabeth “Buff” Miller former Chief Asst General Ethics Bureau broke the Law – Read the Investigative Report
The head of the Florida Attorney General’s Ethics Bureau, which prosecutes cases before the ethics commission, quit abruptly last month after being confronted with evidence she misused her position to improperly query Florida’s Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle database. Elizabeth “Buff” Miller, now a former chief assistant attorney...
PRECIOUS DIRTY HANDS
Ecclesiastes 9: 10 “Whatsoever thy hands find to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave.”. Dan and I were friends for many years. If he had a problem with a plumbing or electrical system, he called me and if I had problems with a tractor or anything else with an internal combustion engine, I called him.
Homicide detectives on scene 1 dead, 1 taken to hospital after shooting
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says one man is dead and one teen was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Lehigh Acres. Investigators say around 7 p.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to 28th St SW in Lehigh Acres for reports of shots fired outside of a home.
Did you Know?
Did you know that there will be potential Medicare benefits cuts in 2025?. Florida is tied with Arizona for the most populace with retirees. Medicare cuts would be devastating to many. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), they have proposed a 2.8% reduction in payment rates...
Deadpool & Wolverine – Movie Review
If nothing else, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is Disney taking a victory lap for acquiring 20th Century Fox and the Marvel properties it controlled. We got a taste of this last year in “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” when the advertising bragged about bringing in Patrick Stewart’s Professor X from the X-Men and then the movie threw in John Krasinski as Reed “Mr. Fantastic” Richards from the Fantastic Four just because it could. This time, two former Fox characters are front and center for a Disney release, and they’re bringing some very un-Disneylike mannerisms with them.
Living in Peace and Being Good Americans
Millions of Democrats went to the polls in state primaries to cast their votes for President Joe Biden. He was elected to represent the Democrat party once again. He didn’t have the official votes of the delegates from the convention but it was a given that he would receive them.
Former LCSO deputy accused of coercing drivers for bribes
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint in January about a deputy taking money during a traffic stop. The department immediately placed Tyrese Jackson on administrative leave as detectives from the Major Crimes Unit investigated. “It disgusts me when one of the people I consider a family member...
The Facts are Facts on David Mulicka
Fact! David Mulicka, a commissioner candidate, has been toxic dumping since 2019 and there are 600 pages of DEP reports. His campaign manager (Terry Miler) is the puppet master of lying hit piece mailers and radio on his opponent because Miller controls 30 elected officials in Lee County and he doesn’t want people to know about the toxic dumping – reports below.
Did you Know?
Did you know that the sexually transmitted disease rate in Florida is on the rise?. According to recent data, Florida has experienced a surge in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Here are some key findings:. Combined rate of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis: The rate has risen 42% over...
Documents show Candidate for County Commissioner, David Mulicka, has been toxic dumping since 2019 and has yet to remediate the situation
With 5 years’ worth of documents via Google drive about a candidate for County Commissioner, David Mulicka, who has been toxic dumping since 2019 and has yet to remediate the situation. Further, it has come to my attention that the attorney for the Lee County Commissioners is acting on his behalf to negotiate a settlement with the Department of Environmental Protection.
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