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Friday, 26 June 2009 08:47

The Pantry is Bare

The
number of people who need help getting food is reaching new highs.  One
southwest Florida food pantry actually ran out and had to shut down
temporarily. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.



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Thursday, 25 June 2009 08:57

Citrus Conference

More
than five-hundred growers and citrus industry leaders are gathered in
Bonita Springs for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference today. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on the
expectations for the citrus industry in the coming year.



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Thursday, 25 June 2009 08:57

Virtual Dementia Tour

According
to the Alzheimer’s Association more than five million Americans are
afflicted with the disease, with a new case diagnosed every 70
seconds.  Folks with Alzheimer’s or other age-related dementia can
require intensive care.  In an effort to sensitize caregivers, one
elder advocate created what’s called the Virtual Dementia Tour: a
sensory simulation giving people a glimpse into the mind of someone
struggling with dementia.  WGCU’s John Davis took the tour and prepared
this report.



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Thursday, 25 June 2009 08:57

Shark Rules

Officials
with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will be in
Punta Gorda Thursday night seeking public comment on a proposed plan to
tighten restrictions on shark anglers.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.



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Published in WGCU News
Thursday, 25 June 2009 08:57

Virtual Dementia Tour

According
to the Alzheimer’s Association more than five million Americans are
afflicted with the disease, with a new case diagnosed every 70
seconds.  Folks with Alzheimer’s or other age-related dementia can
require intensive care.  In an effort to sensitize caregivers, one
elder advocate created what’s called the Virtual Dementia Tour: a
sensory simulation giving people a glimpse into the mind of someone
struggling with dementia.  WGCU’s John Davis took the tour and prepared
this report.



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Published in WGCU News
Thursday, 25 June 2009 08:57

Shark Rules

Officials
with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will be in
Punta Gorda Thursday night seeking public comment on a proposed plan to
tighten restrictions on shark anglers.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.



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Published in WGCU News
Thursday, 25 June 2009 08:57

Citrus Conference

More
than five-hundred growers and citrus industry leaders are gathered in
Bonita Springs for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference today. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on the
expectations for the citrus industry in the coming year.



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Published in WGCU News
Thursday, 25 June 2009 08:57

Rabies Update

Lee
County Health officials are using every means at their disposal to find
three boys seen playing with a rabid bat at the Fort Myers Beach pier
more than a week ago. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.



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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 08:37

Heat Stroke

National
sports groups are pushing new guidelines for high school sports teams
to protect athletes from heat related illnesses. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez
reports.



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