Annapolis – October 31, 2026 -- Race for Life Rescue, a nonprofit that flies at-risk dogs and cats out of overcrowded shelters and disaster zones, completed its 200th mission on Oct. 14, carrying 112 animals from Louisiana to the Northeast. The milestone comes four years after its first flight. The group has since flown more than 12,000 animals and worked with shelters in more than 30 states.

Through Dec. 31, founder Jim DeFrancesco is matching every donation to the organization.

Naples – October 16, 2026 -- Social Security and SSI payments for 76 million Americans will rise 3.6 percent in 2027, lifting the average retirement benefit by about $75 a month. Finance and insurance professional Bobby Garon says many retirees will see a smaller bump in their bank accounts than that headline suggests.

The 2027 COLA is the largest since 2023

The Social Security Administration announced the cost of living adjustment (COLA) on October 14. It is up from 2.8 percent in 2026 and is the largest since 2023's 8.7 percent increase.

Austin, Texas – October 14, 2026 -- Buying a luxury home now costs 3.6% less than a year ago: the national entry point to luxury housing slipped to $1,199,321 in September, the 30th consecutive month of annual price declines, according to the Realtor.com® September Luxury Housing Report.

Naples – October 05, 2026 -- The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón has officially reopened following a multi-million-dollar renovation, introducing redesigned guestrooms, a new event venue, and three restaurant concepts to the Florida resort.