Think your local gas station owner is getting rich as you pump fuel that's 4-dollars a gallon or more? No way. In fact, credit card processing fees are wiping out their profits - leaving many operators pining for more cash-paying customers. Doug Phillips reports.

A newly released study claims that recycling is one of the easiest and best ways to limit the effects of Global warming. A coalition of Environmental groups behind the study is asking officials to “Stop Trashing the Climate” by eliminating the burning of waste. Trimmel Gomes reports.

Florida Power & Light trucks are going green. The state's largest electric company struck a hybrid vehicle deal on Friday with International Trucks. WGCU's Matthew Kay has this report.

Groups fighting two proposed developments on the edge of the Everglades took a 60 foot long piece of paper to Governor Charlie Crist’s office Thursday. Gina Jordan reports.

Florida’s congressional delegation is warning federal officials that it will resist a new plan to drop water flows to the Apalachicola River. Margie Menzel reports.

Hillary Clinton is expected to announce her support of Barack Obama’s candidacy for President Saturday. Obama’s emergence to the head of the party has led to mixed feelings for some long time democrats. Dr. Valerie Smith teaches Sociology and Cultural Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. She told WGCU’s Valerie Alker that as a woman – and an African American – her loyalties were divided at the beginning of the campaign.

The non-profit Sarasota Film Society is fighting to keep one of its facilities tax exempt. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Lee County Emergency Managers held their annual orientation and briefing Wednesday. Valerie Alker has this report.

Becoming an American citizen is the Holy Grail for many immigrants who come to the United States. And for a hundred of them their quest came to an end in the city of Naples on Monday. It was the first naturalization ceremony held in Southwest Florida for more than 25 years. WGCU's Matthew Kay was at Edison College in Naples and has this report...

City and County governments across the state are realigning their resources to reflect less tax revenue. In Collier County officials are dealing with the first decrease in property values in 53 years. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.