A sport that was rumored to have died along with pet rocks and mood rings is making a comeback in Florida – and nationwide. Chris DiMattei has more.

Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah says a long time wish is being realized with the announcement of a state deal to buy U-S Sugar’s vast land holdings in the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Lake Okeechobee. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

As debate over the death penalty continues nationwide, two Florida men personally affected by capital punishment are speaking out about their experiences. Jay Rose has more.

Forget about that multimillion-dollar jackpot. Starting today (Monday/yesterday) the Florida Lottery hopes to award players something they can REALLY use: gasoline. As Joshua Johnson reports, it's part of a growing trend among state lotteries.

Staff at the Archbold Biological Station in Highlands County are mourning the deaths of two of their major contributors. Dave Maehr, a visiting scientist, and his pilot, Mason Smoak, a local citrus grower – were killed in a plane crash last Friday while tracking radio collared black bears. Director Hillary Swain told WGCU’s Valerie Alker it’s a great loss.

Some of Florida's top hurricane researchers testified last week at a congressional hearing in favor of more money for storm research. They told members of Congress just how much they don't know - and would like to discover - about hurricanes. Joshua Johnson has more.

The Clean Water Network of Florida released a report Thursday that says the state is polluting the Gulf of Mexico through Wastewater treatment facilities. The report alleges the state’s Department of Environmental Protection is allowing these facilities to operate with expired permits, or with permits that don’t protect Florida’s groundwater. Lynn Hatter reports.

Governor Charlie Crist got a visit from his fellow “red” but also “green” colleague from the west Thursday. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke at the Climate Change Summit in Miami. Trimmel Gomes reports…

Among the many factors that keep women from seeking shelter from abusive partners there’s one that might not immediately come to mind: pets. But one area abuse shelter has removed that obstacle. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

Scallop populations have been on the downturn over the years in Sarasota County waters. But a new program - with help from the public - may change that. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.