As Water managers debate the 1.34 billion dollar US Sugar deal - opponents mount their last stand against the Everglades plan. Trimmel Gomes reports.

Families looking for a break on food prices are invited to join the Angel Food Bank Co-Op in Punta Gorda.  WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is expanding its advocacy programs to include kids and families in Collier County.  WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.


 

 

There's a special exhibit about Roberto Clemente at the North Collier Regional Park. The show runs through December 27th. WGUC's Luis Hernandez recently spoke with producer Bernardo Ruiz about his award winning documentary of Roberto Clemente. The film aired on PBS American Experience

There's a special exhibit about Roberto Clemente at the North Collier Regional Park. The show runs through December 27th. WGUC's Luis Hernandez recently spoke with producer Bernardo Ruiz about his award winning documentary of Roberto Clemente. The film aired on PBS American Experience

271 development workers from 28 countries have been in North Ft. Myers this week for the 2008 Echo Agricultural Conference.  ECHO operates a seed bank and teaches sustainable agriculture techniques – everything from urban gardening to strategies for keeping monkeys out the corn.  The attendees are diverse but have a common ethic.  WGCU’s Valerie Alker was there and prepared this report.

Today is the tenth anniversary of the death of former Governor Lawton Chiles, whose signature issue was the well-being of children.  As Margie Menzel reports, this week Chiles' family and a statewide network of advocates decried the state of Florida's children and called for change.

Tourism officials in Lee and Collier Counties are bracing for the height of the season. So far numbers show mixed results as to how many visitors are coming to the region and how much money they’re spending. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

College counselors say times are tough when it comes to the current job market for graduating students.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Governor Charlie Crist signed contracts with state health care providers Tuesday launching his plan to offer affordable healthcare to Florida’s uninsured population. Trimmel Gomes reports.