Southwest Florida has become a hotbed of interest in Jatropha; a plant that some believe could become the next big biodiesel fuel source. But environmental advocacy groups don’t want Jatropha farms in Florida. WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Organizers are expecting a crowd of about ten thousand people in downtown Ft. Myers Monday for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Commemorative March and Celebration.  WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

Organizers are expecting a crowd of about ten thousand people in downtown Ft. Myers Monday for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Commemorative March and Celebration.  WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

Nearly one in ten Floridians is now on food stamps. In the last two years the number has increased by more than 40 percent - with 1.7 million families and individuals now getting assistance. According to federal officials the increase is the largest in the nation. And Lee County has the dubious distinction of leading the state. WGCU’s Valerie Alker talked to people signing up for food stamps and has this report.

Nearly one in ten Floridians is now on food stamps. In the last two years the number has increased by more than 40 percent - with 1.7 million families and individuals now getting assistance. According to federal officials the increase is the largest in the nation. And Lee County has the dubious distinction of leading the state. WGCU’s Valerie Alker talked to people signing up for food stamps and has this report.

Nearly one in ten Floridians is now on food stamps. In the last two years the number has increased by more than 40 percent - with 1.7 million families and individuals now getting assistance. According to federal officials the increase is the largest in the nation. And Lee County has the dubious distinction of leading the state. WGCU’s Valerie Alker talked to people signing up for food stamps and has this report.

Say the words ‘New College of Florida’ and you’re likely to get one of two responses: either “Florida’s got a new college?” or “isn’t that where all the smart kids go to school?” Well New College in Sarasota is NOT new...but it IS filled with extremely bright students. As a matter of fact this small, public, liberal arts college consistently ranks among the country’s best. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry spent some time on campus to find out why, and has this report…

Every year hundreds of thousands of people are victims of human trafficking. They’re forced into slave labor and prostitution. Two Florida Gulf Coast University students heard some of the stories and decided to create an art exhibition about it. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report.

Every year hundreds of thousands of people are victims of human trafficking. They’re forced into slave labor and prostitution. Two Florida Gulf Coast University students heard some of the stories and decided to create an art exhibition about it. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report.

Every year hundreds of thousands of people are victims of human trafficking. They’re forced into slave labor and prostitution. Two Florida Gulf Coast University students heard some of the stories and decided to create an art exhibition about it. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report.