Wednesday, 06 May 2009 08:50
Gamble Compact Update
Florida
lawmakers are still trying to come to agreement on the Seminole Gaming
Pact. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this latest report.
lawmakers are still trying to come to agreement on the Seminole Gaming
Pact. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this latest report.
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Wednesday, 06 May 2009 08:50
State Library Funding
The
proposed elimination of all state funding for public libraries spurred
a flurry of phone calls and letters to Tallahassee this week. WGCU’s
John Davis has more.
proposed elimination of all state funding for public libraries spurred
a flurry of phone calls and letters to Tallahassee this week. WGCU’s
John Davis has more.
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Tuesday, 05 May 2009 08:28
Swine Flu Update
The
number of swine flu cases in Florida is growing. As of Tuesday morning
the state department of health reports five confirmed cases in four
different counties. There are 15 other possible cases statewide with
dozens of samples being checked out. Lee County has two confirmed with
a third possible case. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez looks at the school where
all three cases were found and how officials are trying to contain the
virus from spreading.
number of swine flu cases in Florida is growing. As of Tuesday morning
the state department of health reports five confirmed cases in four
different counties. There are 15 other possible cases statewide with
dozens of samples being checked out. Lee County has two confirmed with
a third possible case. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez looks at the school where
all three cases were found and how officials are trying to contain the
virus from spreading.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 09:15
Hunger Task Force
The
number of children going hungry in Lee County is growing at an alarming
rate. Sixty-two percent of elementary school kids in the district are
eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. That’s up from 49-percent
in 2006. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on how community leaders are
trying to get food to those who need it.
number of children going hungry in Lee County is growing at an alarming
rate. Sixty-two percent of elementary school kids in the district are
eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. That’s up from 49-percent
in 2006. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on how community leaders are
trying to get food to those who need it.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 09:15
Hunger Task Force
The
number of children going hungry in Lee County is growing at an alarming
rate. Sixty-two percent of elementary school kids in the district are
eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. That’s up from 49-percent
in 2006. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on how community leaders are
trying to get food to those who need it.
number of children going hungry in Lee County is growing at an alarming
rate. Sixty-two percent of elementary school kids in the district are
eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. That’s up from 49-percent
in 2006. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on how community leaders are
trying to get food to those who need it.
Published in
WGCU News
Monday, 04 May 2009 09:08
Tourism Boost
For decades Lee County's economy has been driven by tourism and new growth. With construction way down, tourism officials are
taking steps to keep numbers up. WGCU's Valerie Alker reports.
taking steps to keep numbers up. WGCU's Valerie Alker reports.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 09:08
Tourism Boost
For decades Lee County's economy has been driven by tourism and new growth. With construction way down, tourism officials are
taking steps to keep numbers up. WGCU's Valerie Alker reports.
taking steps to keep numbers up. WGCU's Valerie Alker reports.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 09:08
Tourism Boost
For decades Lee County's economy has been driven by tourism and new growth. With construction way down, tourism officials are
taking steps to keep numbers up. WGCU's Valerie Alker reports.
taking steps to keep numbers up. WGCU's Valerie Alker reports.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 09:06
Swine Flu in Lee County
Spring
Creek Elementary School in Bonita Springs will remain closed all week
after an 11-year-old boy there tested positive for one of the first
cases of swine flu in the state. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
Creek Elementary School in Bonita Springs will remain closed all week
after an 11-year-old boy there tested positive for one of the first
cases of swine flu in the state. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 09:06
Swine Flu in Lee County
Spring
Creek Elementary School in Bonita Springs will remain closed all week
after an 11-year-old boy there tested positive for one of the first
cases of swine flu in the state. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
Creek Elementary School in Bonita Springs will remain closed all week
after an 11-year-old boy there tested positive for one of the first
cases of swine flu in the state. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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