For the first time in a decade a Democrat is vying to fill House Seat 72. Democrat Judy “J.J” Juliano is taking on incumbent Republican Paige Kreegel. District 72 encompasses DeSoto County, much of Charlotte and a sliver of Lee – including Lehigh Acres. WGCU’s Valerie Alker spoke to the candidates and has this report.

Water managers are looking at a relatively new technology used to remove phosphorous from water as a promising way to clean up Lake Okeechobee. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

With less than a week to go before Election Day Democratic Congressman Tim Mahoney is once again making public appearances. As Jill Roberts tells us despite recent scandals, the Congressman appeared confident and relaxed in addressing the Farm City BBQ in Fort Pierce.

Tourism is Florida’s biggest industry, attracting millions of visitors to its beaches. That’s one of the main reasons the state’s tourism industry has long been opposed to offshore drilling…But not any more. State tourism officials now say they believe beaches and oil rigs can peacefully coexist. Trimmel Gomes has more.

The massive I-75 expansion project dubbed “iROX” celebrated its one year anniversary on October 28th with some good news: it’s 5 months ahead of schedule. WGCU’s Katie Pankow reports.

Voters in Collier, Glades, Hendry and Highlands counties will choose a candidate for Florida House seat 77 in the upcoming election. District 77 extends from the Southwestern border of Lake Okeechobee through northern portions of Collier County. Democratic candidate Elton Gissendanner faces Republican incumbent, Denise Grimsley. WGCU’s John Davis talked to both candidates about their political positions and visions for the district’s future.

Florida has chosen to wait on the outcome of new federal guidelines before it decides whether to adopt California’s tougher standards for auto emissions. Trimmel Gomes reports.

Ugandan community leader Betty Muzinara spoke at Florida Gulf Coast University Tuesday. She’s led efforts to fight gender discrimination and promote education and sustainable living practices in East Africa. WGCU’s John Davis was there and has this report.

Republicans are fighting to maintain their hold of the Florida House. In the race for Seat 71, Republican Ken Roberson is facing Democrat Betty Gissendanner. Republican Michael Grant vacated the seat to run for state Senate. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report on the two candidates looking for their first shot at Tallahassee.

Lee County stepped up to the plate Tuesday and asked the Boston Red Sox to stay for the next 30 years. The county says it will use 20 percent of its tourist development budget to build a new spring training stadium. WGCU’s Amy Tardif has more.