Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says he pledges to keep the moratorium on offshore drilling if elected President. As Alyssa Zamora reports, Senator Obama held a press conference on Friday in Jacksonville, in which he criticized Senator John McCain's reversal on the issue.

In February Governor Charlie Crist signed yet another “week” into law…this time it was Pollinators Week, which begins Monday. But before you think “don’t our lawmakers have better things to do?” or “what can I do for pollinators?” stop and consider this: much of the food we eat owes its existence to the work of pollinators. And therefore in some ways, so do we… WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

Lee County Animal Services is providing identifying micro-chips for pets at a reduced rate through the end of July. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

Florida’s tomato industry is working to clear up confusion about a new report that implicates the state's tomato crop as the possible source of a nationwide salmonella outbreak. Just last week, the federal government said Florida tomatoes harvested after May 1st are safe. David pitman reports.

Friends and admirers of the late Robert Rauscheneberg will come together for a celebration of his life Saturday at the Bob Rauschenberg at Edison College in Ft. Myers. The tribute features photographs of the late artist – and selections from his “Ruminations” print series. Ron Bishop is the gallery director and knew Rauschenberg, who passed away last month at his home on Captiva, for many years. He spoke to WGCU’s Valerie Alker…

It was a surreal experience for one Fort Myers teen; meeting the president of the United States. President George Bush met with and presented an award to 19-year Josh Kelchner Friday at Southwest Florida International Airport before attending a fundraiser in Naples. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

The recent salmonella outbreak caused a complete collapse of the tomato industry in Florida. Now growers are bustling to get their produce back on store shelves and overcome staggering losses. WGCU’s John Davis reports.

As former Governor Jeb Bush hosts an education summit in Orlando, Florida House Minority Leader Dan Gelber sent him an open letter criticizing low funding for Florida’s schools. Margie Menzel has more.

Forty three children from Immokalee are getting a unique summer school experience this year. They are among the first recipients of new low cost, high quality laptop computers in this country – and they’re enrolled in a program aimed at enhancing learning through digital technology and fun. WGCU’s Valerie Alker prepared this report.

A Miami developer with a taste for art has decorated his newest condominiums in downtown Fort Myers with works from local artists…including one from internationally known painter, the late Robert Rauschenberg. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.