With its 27 electoral votes Florida is a battleground state in the race for the White House. The Sunshine State has a slim majority of registered Democrats - but was instrumental in putting George Bush in office twice. WGCU’s Valerie Alker was out this weekend taking the political pulse in Punta Gorda.

The U-S Army Corps of Engineers will begin another round of low level pulse releases from Lakee Okeechobee tomorrow. Jill Roberts reports.

The Florida Supreme Court has denied Governor Charlie Crist's request for a rehearing in the Seminole tribal case. As James Call reports, the ruling makes final the high court’s July decision invalidating a gambling compact between the Governor’s office and the tribe.

Gas prices have shot up at some stations in Florida as concern spreads about what Hurricane Ike could mean for the nation’s fuel supply. But Florida's Attorney General says he’s concerned about possible price gouging - and yesterday issued subpoenas to four companies. Michael Hibblen has more from Miami.

Hurricanes can leave death and destruction in their wake. People who live in the Caribbean and the southeastern United States know this all too well. But the tropical systems are still a NATURAL phenomenon. And they play an important role in helping some environments thrive. Luis Hernandez reports.

Congressman Tim Mahoney has introduced legislation that would keep violent criminals who can’t be deported in prison. It’s in response to the recent murder of a Fort Myers Police Officer. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

In response to the state’s financial woes, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink says Florida must draw more of its share of federal dollars. Margie Menzel has more.

News remains grim for hundreds of stranded residents from the Manna Christian Mobile Home Park in Bonita Springs. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has the latest...

Florida is beefing up identification requirements for people getting driver's licenses in the state. Doug Phillips reports:

The giant land deal intended to help preserve The Everglades is taking longer than expected. As James Call reports, negotiations for the state to buy U.S. Sugar Corporation’s property south of Lake Okeechobee will continue past the November 30th deadline first set by Governor Charlie Crist.