Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced his retirement this morning. Florida’s Republican Senator George Lemieux commended Stevens on his record of distinguished service – including 34 years on the high court. 

Officials with Citizens Property Insurance Corporation say the state backed insurer is entering the 2010 hurricane season in the best financial condition it’s ever experienced. WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Hurricane experts are concerned that communities along the Gulf Coast are losing their natural storm surge protections. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports. 

Hurricane experts are concerned that communities along the Gulf Coast are losing their natural storm surge protections. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports. 

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced his retirement this morning. Florida’s Republican Senator George Lemieux commended Stevens on his record of distinguished service – including 34 years on the high court. 

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced his retirement this morning. Florida’s Republican Senator George Lemieux commended Stevens on his record of distinguished service – including 34 years on the high court. 

The Florida International Air Show marks its 30th anniversary this weekend.  The sky over Punta Gorda will be abuzz with aircraft – from fighter jets & gliders to World War II era bombers.  Skydivers will descend to the earth from 5,000 feet, and of course there will be world class aerobatics.  WGCU’s Valerie Alker talked to one of the pilots and has this report.

The Community Health Improvement Partnership or “CHIP” is surveying households in southwest Florida to determine residents’ health status and gauge how the economic downturn is affecting their overall well-being.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The Community Health Improvement Partnership or “CHIP” is surveying households in southwest Florida to determine residents’ health status and gauge how the economic downturn is affecting their overall well-being.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Florida Gulf Coast University celebrated the groundbreaking Wednesday of an “Innovation Hub” to research and develop renewable energy technologies. WGCU’s John Davis reports.