Republican State Senator Burt Saunders of Naples is challenging fellow Republican Connie Mack of Cape Coral for his Congressional seat…but not as a Republican. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

When the City of Sanibel passed an ordinance regulating fertilizer use earlier this year it was the first of its kind in Florida. But other cities and counties have since followed suit. It’s all part of an effort to minimize harmful environmental impacts caused by nutrient-rich storm water runoff. Sanibel began offering its official certification classes on Wednesday. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

There’s a new man at the helm of Florida’s troubled State Board of Administration. That's a constitutional entity of Florida state government that manages the state’s 30 investment funds. Tom Flanigan reports that he - and the private company brought in to help rebuild confidence in the multi-billion dollar investment pool - have a big job ahead of them…

A Central Florida composer is one of three finalists in a competition that could decide Florida's new state song. As Becky Morgan reports, the classical composer is a New Zealand native who's been living in Orlando for just over a year.

Can middle and high schools strike a blow against hatred and intolerance just by changing where they sit in the lunchroom? In a handful of Palm Beach County schools, Mix It Up At Lunch Day was a chance to set the theory in motion. Rick Stone reports.

The Florida Democratic Party wants voters out in full force January 29th in spite of threats from the Democratic National Committee of losing delegates to next years nominating convention. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Locally grown organic vegetables can now be purchased in downtown Punta Gorda. WGCU’s Valerie Alker was on hand for the launch of the first farmer’s market at Fisherman’s Village.

Archbishop Celestino Migliore is the voice of the Vatican to the United Nations. For the last 18-years he has travelled to the Far East, Europe and the Americas. But he’s speaking Saturday morning at Temple Judea in Fort Myers. His message includes how Christians, Jews and Muslims can learn from each other and create a more peaceful unity. WGCU's Luis Hernandez spoke with him. His first question - What is the Vatican’s role in the United Nations?

The Southwest Florida Legislative Delegation got an earful Friday at an issues forum hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University. Valerie Alker reports.

Some of the nation’s most outspoken leaders in the war on terrorism are coming to Fort Myers. It’s this month’s Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida event. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report.