Researchers from Mote Marine Laboratory were at Siesta Key beach in Sarasota this weekend as part of their ongoing study into the effects of Red Tide on asthmatics.

WGCU's Matthew Kay went along to find out more about their ten year project. He brings us this report…

Firefighters from 5 agencies continue working to contain a now-4-thousand-acre wildfire on Lake Okeechobee near Moore Haven. Mike Kiniry reports.

Starting in 2009 people with enough money will be able to take a trip that up until now was solely for astronauts and scientists. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez
reports on a Southwest Florida travel agent now selling tickets to space, and
one soon-to-be college graduate who hopes to someday start his own “cruise line to the moon”.

The town of Immokalee in Collier County dedicated an 18-hundred square foot mural last week depicting the lives, culture and history of this largely migrant community. WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Despite a glut of unsold homes and vacant apartments the lack of affordable housing is still an issue in Southwest Florida. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

Firefighters continue working to contain a more than 3-thousand-acre wildfire on Lake Okeechobee near Moore Haven. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

A 94-year-old retired schoolteacher now living in Fort Myers is about to see her dream come true. Fourteen years ago Margaret Hooreman began adapting the Charles Dickens novel “Great Expectations” into a musical. The production seems bound for Broadway, and tonight Hoorneman will see her work performed on stage for the first time at the Arcade Theater in downtown Fort Myers. WGCU’s John Davis has more…

According to an independent review, many employees at the National Hurricane Center suffered from low morale, jealousies and other unresolved conflicts after a leadership crisis and staff mutiny last year. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has more.

A lawsuit against a Florida agency could affect homeowners who suffered damage from hurricanes in recent years, but were insured by companies that are no longer in business. Michael Hibblen has more.

More than 40-million dollars worth of marijuana plants were seized Thursday
during a statewide shakedown of grow houses in Florida. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez
reports.