Governor Charlie Crist says he wants more money for K-through-12 public education.  He’s proposing a 500-million dollar budget increase.  But, that may depend on lawmakers agreeing to the Seminole gambling pact, and the state winning a federal grant.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Governor Charlie Crist says he wants more money for K-through-12 public education.  He’s proposing a 500-million dollar budget increase.  But, that may depend on lawmakers agreeing to the Seminole gambling pact, and the state winning a federal grant.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Governor Charlie Crist says he wants more money for K-through-12 public education.  He’s proposing a 500-million dollar budget increase.  But, that may depend on lawmakers agreeing to the Seminole gambling pact, and the state winning a federal grant.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University are exploring how babies born prematurely learn language, as compared to full term infants. The three year study is funded by the March of Dimes. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has more.

Researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University are exploring how babies born prematurely learn language, as compared to full term infants. The three year study is funded by the March of Dimes. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has more.

Researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University are exploring how babies born prematurely learn language, as compared to full term infants. The three year study is funded by the March of Dimes. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has more.

Southwest Florida Addiction Services or ‘SWFAS’ and Lee Memorial Health System are working together to improve access to care for people with substance abuse disorders.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Lee County’s Economic Development office is looking to allocate more than 56 million dollars in tax-exempt financing for new business projects to boost the local economy.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The town of Ellenton, Florida near Sarasota will receive international attention this weekend when two American figure skating pairs take to the ice in Vancouver for a shot at the gold medal. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Republican U-S Senate hopeful Marco Rubio held a rally in Fort Myers Wednesday night.  In his speech Rubio remained critical of Governor Charlie Crist, his rival for the party nomination, for supporting President Obama’s stimulus package.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.