The Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new high-tech mobile command center Thursday. The 1-million dollar vehicle holds up to two dozen people – and provides mobile Internet, television and radio communications. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

Last weekend Lee County narcotics detectives 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.

More than two thousand screaming fans and family members filled the streets of downtown Naples Thursday to celebrate the return of their high school football state champions. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

This week we’ve been hearing from the three candidates who hope to be the next congressman in Florida’s 14th District – which stretches from North Port south to Marco Island. In the general election incumbent 2nd term Republican Connie Mack will face fellow Republican, State Senator Burt Saunders of Naples…who’ll be running with no party affiliation…and Democrat Larry Byrnes, a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University. We heard from Senator Saunders on Wednesday morning - and then Congressman Mack’s Chief of Staff, Jeff Cohen, yesterday. This morning we conclude by talking to Larry Byrnes, who told WGCU's Mike Kiniry his desire to run for political office is a relatively recent development…

Thousands of bird enthusiasts across the state, and nation, are becoming citizen scientists by doing their part in this year’s Christmas Bird Count. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

This week we’re hearing from the three candidates who hope to be the next congressman in Florida’s 14th District – which stretches from North Port south to Marco Island. In the general election incumbent 2nd term Republican Connie Mack will face fellow Republican, State Senator Burt Saunders of Naples…who’ll be running with no party affiliation…and Democrat Larry Byrnes, a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University. Yesterday we heard from Senator Saunders, who said his strengths lie in his longstanding ties to southwest Florida and his ability to work across party lines. Today we hear from Congressman Mack’s Chief of Staff, Jeff Cohen, who told WGCU’s Mike Kiniry Saunders’ announcement came as no surprise…

Over the next three days we’re going to hear from the three candidates who – so far – hope to be the next congressman in Florida’s 14th District – which stretches from North Port south to Marco Island. Incumbent 2nd term Republican Connie Mack will face Democrat Larry Byrnes, a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University AND Republican State Senator Burt Saunders of Naples…who’ll be running with no party affiliation. Today WGCU's Mike Kiniry talks with Saunders, who says there are two main reasons he’s challenging his fellow Republican...

Teen pregnancy in Florida is on the rise again. And Lee and Collier Counties continue to outpace the state average. But one Lee County health official believes prevention can help only if everyone plays their part. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Relief could be on its way to Florida crop and livestock farmers suffering from drought. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

Friends and family, and the many people whose lives he touched, are remembering Judge Isaac Anderson who passed away on Saturday. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.