Florida’s
Water managers narrowly approved a deal yesterday to pay more than a
billion dollars for a large swath of farmland to help restore the
everglades. But official’s risked losing the deal altogether by making
a counter offer. U.S. Sugar officials have insisted they’re not willing
to renegotiate. Trimmel Gomes has more…

Families looking for a break on food prices are invited to join the Angel Food Bank Co-Op in Punta Gorda.  WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

College counselors say times are tough when it comes to the current job market for graduating students.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Most of the cities with the highest foreclosure rates nationwide are right here in Florida. Fort Myers and Cape Coral top that list, and this is creating a backlog for the Lee County Clerk of Courts office. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more on the clerk’s efforts to start chopping away at the thousands of foreclosures on the docket.

Florida’s homebuilders blasted lending institutions Tuesday for misusing the 700-billion dollar federal bailout money, claiming banks are hoarding the money. Now bankers are calling for a time out from what they say are false accusations. Trimmel Gomes has more.

Collier County families reaching out for help this Thanksgiving may find some charities falling short. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Lee County officials are feeling better about the Red Sox staying put – at least for now. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Jobless rates across in southwest Florida remain well above state and national averages. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.

Stories of homeowners walking away from their mortgages are unfortunately common these days in southwest Florida. But thanks to the economy people are also increasingly deserting the possessions they leave in storage facilities – which are then auctioned off by storage facility owners. Buyers usually get a glimpse of what’s inside. But their purchases are basically a crapshoot. Sometimes the storage unit is filled with useless stuff. But every once in a while someone finds a buried treasure. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Amid all the troubling financial news, drivers filling up their tanks will be pleased to find prices plummeting. Michael Hibblen has more.