Governor Charlie Crist’s “Action Team on Climate and Energy” recently released a set of recommendations exceeding Crist’s own greenhouse gas reduction goals. Team members say the state has much to lose if their recommendations aren’t implemented. Trimmel Gomes reports.

The state has selected six companies to provide health insurance for residents without medical coverage. As James Call reports, the state is awarding contracts to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida and
United Healthcare for statewide coverage…and four other companies to provide regional coverage.

Elder abuse studies show many reported incidents don't necessarily occurr at nursing homes. A local group is hosting a symposium Friday in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The keynote speaker will focus on elder abuse. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Hispanics make up the second largest ethnic group in terms of Aids cases every year in the U-S. This is why health officials are encouraging all Hispanics to get tested for Aids and HIV this week in recognition of Hispanic Aids Awareness Day. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report.

Is Medicaid reform working in Florida? A study out Wednesday by Georgetown
University’s Health Policy Institute is discouraging, but the state’s Medicaid
director says it’s too soon to tell. Margie Menzel reports.

Attorney General Bill McCollum is taking aim at debt relief companies. As James Call reports the AG’s Economic Crimes Division is taking legal action
against five Florida companies - and is formally investigating another five that purportedly offered credit counseling, credit repair and debt management services.

Governor Charlie Crist said Wednesday that 179 road and bridge projects will be "accelerated" on a Department
of Transportation Work program. James Call reports.

When Florida Gulf Coast University opened its doors ten years ago, the majority of its students were commuters. Now the university is starting to see a shift, and is doing its best to keep students on campus by opening a new residence building. WGCU’s Katie Pankow reports.

Nuclear power is becoming a more popular option in the Sunshine State. But as Trimmel Gomes reports, the cost to build and upgrade nuclear plants is being passed on to consumers.

A measure to limit local government spending may wind up before voters on the 2010 ballot. As Lynn Hatter reports, the effort includes a new set of sponsors…Florida businesses.