Triple-A Auto Club South and Budweiser are teaming up again this year – providing free rides to anyone who’s had one drink too many…but it’s not just for people, but also their cars. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

Southwest Floridians who want to vote the January 29th primary election only have until 5 pm on New Year’s Eve to register. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry spoke to Lee County Supervisor of Elections – Sharon Harrington – who says when the state legislature voted to move Florida’s presidential primary from March to the end of January, the move also pushed forward the voter registration deadline.

Earlier this year the Florida Legislature established what’s called the “Farm to Fuel Program” with the goal of producing a quarter of the state’s energy needs with locally grown crops by 2025. As WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports, the first round of applications are in, and now it’s up to the state to decide which projects merit funding…

The Moscow Ballet is wrapping up its 2007 North American Tour in Florida. It performed the Great Russian Nutcracker Wednesday night at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers – and gives another performance Thursday night. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

Southwest Floridians who want to vote the January 29th primary election only have until 5 pm on New Year’s Eve to register. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

The fallout from the subprime mortgage debacle continues to send shockwaves through southwest Florida. Last month Lee County ranked 8th in the nation foreclosures. County leaders are concerned. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

Lee County narcotics detectives recently busted an alleged heroin distribution operation at a house in North Fort Myers. They arrested two women and one man, seized several thousand dollars worth of heroin - and more than 70-thousand dollars in cash. And there were 7 kids at the house ranging from 8 months to 12 years old. Narcotics detectives say it's one of the biggest heroin busts in the county in more than a year. WGCU's Mike Kiniry has this look at the broader heroin trends here in Southwest Florida.

The jobless rate in Lee County is now at its highest point in more than 13 years. But even as many employment opportunities are leaving the area some officials say opportunity is still out there. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

A new healthcare clinic opens in Charlotte County January 2nd. The St. Vincent De Paul Community Health Clinic will provide primary care at no cost to people without insurance. The Clinic is a cooperative venture that supporters say couldn’t come at a better time. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

The future of Willow Lake on Pine Island in Lee County is taking another turn. The South Florida Water Management District is now going after the landowner for damaging a six acre section of protected wetland. That’s not what the agency said back in October though. So the property owner says the district needs to explain its change of heart. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report.