Charlotte County officials broke ground Monday on a project to convert methane gas from a landfill into energy.  WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Charlotte County officials broke ground Monday on a project to convert methane gas from a landfill into energy.  WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Charlotte County officials broke ground Monday on a project to convert methane gas from a landfill into energy.  WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Thousands of people in Immokalee are struggling to eat, pay rent and keep the power on. Ever since the January freeze thousands of farm workers have had their hours in the fields cut to a fraction of what they used to be. For many there is NO work. And since they are unable to work they’re also unable to purchase and businesses are hurting. One, however, is seeing a slight increase. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Thousands of people in Immokalee are struggling to eat, pay rent and keep the power on. Ever since the January freeze thousands of farm workers have had their hours in the fields cut to a fraction of what they used to be. For many there is NO work. And since they are unable to work they’re also unable to purchase and businesses are hurting. One, however, is seeing a slight increase. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Lee County health officials are taking steps to help residents quit smoking – especially young people and pregnant women.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

The Estuary Conservation Association hosts a free seminar, Monday evening, on the restoration of the Naples Bay Estuary.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The National Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Panther Island Mitigation Bank in Collier County received international recognition Thursday as wetlands of international importance.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The National Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Panther Island Mitigation Bank in Collier County received international recognition Thursday as wetlands of international importance.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The National Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Panther Island Mitigation Bank in Collier County received international recognition Thursday as wetlands of international importance.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.