Low water levels in Lake Okeechobee have allowed vegetation to flourish and birds are flocking to the site. The South Florida Water Management District is taking advantage of this to try and help improve the lake's health. WGCU's Andrea McCrary reports.

October sales numbers released Wednesday by the Florida Association of Realtors show the state’s housing market continues to deflate, including here in Southwest Florida. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

During disasters like hurricanes there is often a need for medical services. The Southwest Florida Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps is recruiting new helpers. WGCU's Andrea McCrary has more.

Florida agriculture inspectors have launched a statewide sweep of pet stores. Florida Public Radio’s Trimmel Gomes has more…

The South Florida Water Management District is seeking public comment on a new plan to help restore the Lake Okeechobee watershed. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has more.

A young Floridian who’s walking the state to helping homeless kids was in Tallahassee yesterday. Tom Flanigan has more…

On Tuesday a majestic, thirty foot tall Gumbo Limbo tree completed its journey by barge and flat bed truck from a waterfront lot on Marco Island to the Naples Botanical Garden. The house on the lot is being replaced by a bigger one – and the tree was in the way. The Gumbo Limbo was planted by the home’s original owners – Claudia Curle and her late husband Fred. WGCU’s Valerie Alker caught up with their daughter, Chris Curle, who recalls its somewhat humble beginning.

Don’t let the pleasant weather fool you, health officials say the flu bug has arrived in Florida. And as James Call reports, they say the best way to prevent coming down with the flu is to get vaccinated.

Sheriff’s Detectives in Charlotte County are investigating the theft of forty thousand dollars worth of aluminum side rails taken from an area bridge. Valerie Alker reports.

Imagine sleeping outside when it's really hot, or really cold, or raining. Imagine not knowing where your next meal is coming from. According to the State, in 2006, about 86-thousand people in Florida were homeless on any given night. The Lee County Homeless Coalition is working to end chronic homelessness in the community. WGCU's Andrea McCrary reports on its efforts.