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Wednesday, 28 May 2008 01:00

Cuba Travel Restrictions Challenged

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is challenging the 2004 travel restrictions that prohibit American citizens and residents from visiting relatives in Cuba more than once every three years. Leah Fleming reports.


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Incumbent Republican Connie Mack will face three challengers in November for his District 14 Congressional seat. Republican State Senator Burt Saunders…who’s running as an independent; Robert Neeld, a Cape Coral Democrat who’s run twice before, both times receiving more than 30-percent of the vote; and Jeff George, an independent political newcomer who grew up in southwest Florida. George works as a sleep test technician…and owns his own video production company. He told WGCU's Mike Kiniry that his goal is to put the people back in charge of their government…and that online video sharing is his key tool.

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Tuesday, 27 May 2008 01:00

Hurricane Supplies

At least one signal is missing that hurricane season is nearly here: the lack of a marketing blitz for hurricane supplies. Doug Phillips reports…

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Tuesday, 27 May 2008 01:00

Florida's Last Dedicated TB Hospital

It's seen as a model facility by other states, but the future of Florida's only hospital dedicated to treating tuberculosis has had a rocky past. And as Susan Miller tells us, its future remains clouded.

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Monday, 26 May 2008 01:00

Barack Obama in Miami

It was Senator Barack Obama's turn to address South Florida's Hispanic community on Friday, following John McCain's campaign stop in Miami earlier in the week. Obama addressed the Cuban American National Foundation, outlining his Latin America policy. WGCU's Matthew Kay was there and has this report.

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Monday, 26 May 2008 01:00

Veteran's Cemetery

For those who serve at Florida’s newest veterans’ cemetery, remembrance of the nation’s military men and women lasts longer than one Monday at the end of May. Chris DiMattei reports.

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For those who serve at Florida’s newest veterans’ cemetery, remembrance of the nation’s military men and women lasts longer than one Monday at the end of May. Chris DiMattei reports.

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After months of negotiations, Florida farm workers scored a big win on Friday. One of the country’s largest purchasers of tomatoes has agreed to help get pickers a pay raise. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

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Friday, 23 May 2008 01:00

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Roughly 800-thousand Americans seek medical help because of dog bites every year…nearly half of which require emergency attention. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.


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Friday, 23 May 2008 01:00

Red Sox Tug of War

A tug-of-war is beginning between two southwest Florida cities. Ft Myers is host to the World Champion Boston Red Sox. But recently the city of Sarasota found out it was going to lose its team, the Cincinnati Reds. So they decided to try and court the Sox to move a little further north. How will a move affect each city's economy in the long run? WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.



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