Amid record turnout so far during early voting, governor Charlie Crist has decided to extend early voting hours. Trimmel Gomes reports.

During the tenth Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony at the Capitol Monday Governor Charlie Crist signed a bill bolstering the state’s ability to locate endangered missing adults. Margie Menzel reports.

Governor Charlie Crist is hailing the recently announced partnership to spend about 600-million dollars to help clean up the St. Johns River. Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The search is on for a new university system Chancellor. The Florida Board of Governor’s held its first search committee meeting Monday to start looking for a replacement. In the meantime a person is already being considered to serve as a temporary stand-in. Lynn Hatter reports.

The South Florida Water Management District wraps up the comment period on its proposed Watershed Protection Plan for the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Rivers this week. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

First term state lawmaker, Republican Doug Holder, is facing off against Democrat Sam Rosenfeld to represent House District 70 in Tallahassee. The District includes much of Sarasota County, reaching from Siesta Key to Nokomis and Englewood. WGCU’s Valerie Alker spoke to the candidates and has this report.

Charlotte County residents have a choice of four candidates in this year's Sheriff's race. Outgoing Sheriff John Davenport is leaving after just four years on the job. WGCU's Valerie Alker spoke to the men who want to replace him and has this report.

The American Civil Liberties Union is distributing thousands of palm-sized "voter empowerment" cards in Florida. Doug Phillips reports.

Senator John McCain addressed a lively crowd in Sarasota Thursday evening. The Republican presidential candidate appealed to Florida middle-class voters and small business owners. Alex Newberry reports.

In 2003 the Florida legislature revised the state’s workers’ compensation law to cap attorney’s fees. But yesterday the Florida Supreme Court ruled in the case of Murray vs Mariner that a lawyer representing an injured worker is entitled to reasonable fees. Trimmel Gomes reports.