Most of the cities with the highest foreclosure rates nationwide are right here in Florida. Fort Myers and Cape Coral top that list, and this is creating a backlog for the Lee County Clerk of Courts office. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more on the clerk’s efforts to start chopping away at the thousands of foreclosures on the docket.

Southwest Florida’s public land managers are looking to band together with surrounding communities to protect the local environment against the threat of invasive species. WGCU’s Katie Pankow reports.

U.S. Senator Mel Martinez announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2010. But the Orlando Republican says he has no intention of stepping down before his term comes to an end. David Pitman reports.

Auto manufactures lost their fight in Tallahassee Tuesday in their attempt to keep a state commission from adopting tough emission standards for vehicles. Trimmel Gomes reports.

As Jewish victims of last week’s attack in Mumbai were buried Tuesday in Israel, a Naples Rabbi grieved the loss of friends and urged his community to take on “a global campaign of kindness.” WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Finding public transportation in rural areas of southwest Florida remains a challenge for many people. State officials hope to get some ideas from residents during a couple of upcoming forums. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota has established a new research center focusing on a family of plants called Gesneriads. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry explains why…

The debate continues Tuesday on whether Florida should adopt stricter auto emission standards similar to California’s. Environmentalists put on their very own car show at the Capital Monday to promote a vote for tougher standards. Trimmel Gomes reports.

Governor Charlie Crist announced a freeze on home foreclosures on Monday. But as Lynn Hatter reports, not every homeowner in distress will receive help.