The South Florida Water Management District’s decision not to pump water from farms back into Lake Okeechobee has spawned a dire warning from the Agriculture industry and some state officials. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

Water managers decided yesterday NOT to pump polluted farm runoff back into Lake Okeechobee, spurring pleas from growers who say the pumping is an essential step to combat the effects of the ongoing drought. Cristela Guerra reports.

As quiet as things have been so far this hurricane season the National Hurricane Center is only slightly changing its’ forecast for the rest of the year. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

A bio fuel made from soybeans will soon power Sarasota County’s vehicle fleet. The soybean additive will also help with engine maintenance. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

Public health officials are warning residents and visitors to beware of heat exhaustion as mid day temperatures in Southwest Florida reach the mid 90’s. Four firefighters suffered from heat exhaustion Tuesday while working a house fire in Cape Coral. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

Lee Commissioners want to turn old cooking oil into diesel fuel for the county’s vehicles. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Publix pharmacies now offer free oral antibiotics at all 600 of the grocer's stores, including here in Florida. The seven drugs on the list account for almost half the generic pediatric prescriptions filled by Publix pharmacies. WGCU's Luis Hernandez reports.

In light of the tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis many folks are asking if any bridges in Southwest Florida are unsafe. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez spoke with the Florida Department of Transportation to find out.

Two Florida Congressmen introduced a bill Friday to address the growing crisis in the availability and affordability of homeowners insurance. WGCU’s Amy Tardif reports.

A number of hurricane forecasters are updating their storm predictions for the remainder of the year. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more on how many are now calling for a slightly lighter season.