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Thursday, 15 May 2008 01:00

P-FLAG

Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays, or P-FLAG, is holding an interfaith convocation this Sunday in Naples. Spiritual leaders from a variety of congregations throughout Southwest Florida take part in the worship service aimed at promoting the acceptance of homosexuals in faith-based communities. WGCU’s John Davis spoke with organizers about the event as well as their own struggles reconciling homosexuality and faith teachings….


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Thursday, 15 May 2008 01:00

Farm Labor Sweep

State labor regulators conducted surprise investigations last week at groves and farms throughout south and central Florida. WGCU’s John Davis reports on what they found.

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Thursday, 15 May 2008 01:00

Remaking the Tamiami Trail

The US Army Corps of Engineers is working to build support for a revised plan to remake part of the historic Tamiami Trail. The new proposal for the roadway would allow more water to flow through to Everglades National Park. But it would come at a higher price. Jacqueline Fernandez has more.


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Leadership in Florida’s Democratic Party is awaiting word on the fate of its delegation to the nominating convention in Denver this summer. The Democratic National Committee stripped the state of its delegates because it broke party rules by holding an early primary. Now there’s a proposal afloat to recognize half of Florida’s 188 delegates ----Spokesman for the Florida Democratic Party, Mark Bubriski, told WGCU’s Valerie Alker the Sunshine State’s voters deserve to be counted.


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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 01:00

Remembering Bob Rauschenberg

Artist Bob Rauschenberg has died at the age of 82. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 01:00

Jennifer Edwards

Collier County’s Supervisor of Elections, Jennifer Edwards will be sworn in as President of the State’s Association of Supervisors of Elections next week. This comes as Edwards stands for a third term in her job in Collier County.

WGCU’s Matthew Kay reports.

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Monday, 12 May 2008 01:00

I-75 Interchange Study

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart delivered a 245-thousand dollar check to Collier County Friday to help fund the planning phase of a proposed interchange on I-75 near Golden Gate Estates. County officials insist the interchange is necessary. But environmentalists say no too fast. WGCU’s Matthey Kay reports.

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Monday, 12 May 2008 01:00

Gas Platform

A public hearing was held recently in Manatee County on developing an offshore natural gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico. It would be the largest artificial structure off Florida's coast. Steve Newborn has more.


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Monday, 12 May 2008 01:00

ALS Advocacy

People with ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease – are travelling to Washington DC to lobby Congress to help them find a cause or cure. A North Ft. Myers woman is among those taking part is ALS Advocacy Days. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

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Friday, 09 May 2008 01:00

FCAT Writing Results

The first batch of Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test scores were released Thursday. The overall performance for fourth, eighth and tenth graders in the writing portion remained relatively the same as last year. Charlotte County is one of those enjoying continued success. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

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