Senator Hillary Clinton visited Tampa last night, her latest stop in a tour of the state on behalf of the candidate who bested her for the Democratic presidential nomination. Steve Newborn has more.

Hurricane Ike batters Cuba - people in the Keys brace themselves just in case. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on a group of researchers in the Keys who say the recent spout of hurricanes is a good time to bring up the issue of saving the coral reefs.

With its 1300-mile shoreline, Florida stands as the state most vulnerable to the yearly ravages of hurricanes. Bill Dudley talks to an historian whose recent book compiles the events of Florida’s stormy past – information that might help us deal with the reality of future hurricanes.

Right at the top of our book reviewer’s list of personal favorites is Pine Island’s own Randy Wayne White, with his Doc Ford environmental mysteries series. In this week’s featured book and White’s latest novel titled Black Widow, America’s favorite spook turned marine biologist, Doc Ford, returns to his roots… that of a covert black ops spy.

Even the cost of basic home phone service is beyond the reach of some. As Tom Flanigan Reports, the Florida agency that regulates phone service is spreading the word about some programs that can help….

Does global warming have anything to do with more frequent and powerful hurricanes? Gina Jordan reports a new study led by researchers at Florida State University would seem to suggest just that..especially over the Atlantic and Indian oceans…

A couple of University of Miami scientists may have come across some new research that reinforces the link between hurricanes’ strength and frequency to climate change. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

2008 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the country’s greatest natural disasters, the 1928 Florida hurricane. Although the death toll is now estimated at between two and three thousand, many believe this storm hasn’t received the attention it deserves because most of the victims were African American migrant farmworkers. Bill Dudley talks to the authors of two books on the hurricane and its aftermath.

Tropical Storm Hanna is not expected to make a direct hit on Florida but officials are concerned about the potential rainfall it will bring to areas already drenched by Tropical Storm Fay. Trimmel Gomes reports.

Like your music loud? As of Monday, you’ll have to turn your radio down while driving in Sarasota or you could lose your ride. WGCU’s Katie Pankow Reports.