Friday, 06 February 2009 14:43
Student Letters from the Presidential Inauguration
Back on January 20th, Gulf Coast Live spoke with several Southwest Florida students who were in Washington D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration. Recently several of the students sent letters and photos in. Here is an excerpt from one of them:
I wonder to myself, “How can five days be so epic?” Actually, it seemed more than five days, I felt that my trip had lasted for weeks rather than just one and I wish I would’ve stayed longer. From the minute I stepped into the freezing air I knew I was in for an awesome experience, and that’s exactly what I got, plus more.
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Friday, 16 January 2009 15:28
Food Stamps
Nearly one in ten Floridians is now on food stamps. In the last two years the number has increased by more than 40 percent - with 1.7 million families and individuals now getting assistance. According to federal officials the increase is the largest in the nation. And Lee County has the dubious distinction of leading the state. WGCU’s Valerie Alker talked to people signing up for food stamps and has this report.
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Tuesday, 23 December 2008 09:03
Senator Dave Aronberg
Florida legislators are preparing for a special session next month to make up a 2.3 billion dollar budget deficit. Democratic State Senator, Dave Aronberg, who voted against the budget last year, is heading to Tallahassee with a sense of frustration. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
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Saturday, 08 November 2008 00:00
Treasure Hunt
The state of Florida is holding more than a billion dollars in unclaimed properties that. Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Unclaimed Properties Rick Sweet talked with WGCU’s Luis Hernandez about the money that belongs to millions of Floridians just sitting there untouched.
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Wednesday, 22 October 2008 01:00
Alan Crotzer Pardoned
Wrongly convicted of rape and robbery, Alan Crotzer has already received 1.2 million dollars in compensation from the state of Florida, and now he’s been pardoned and has had his record expunged for two other crimes. As James Call reports Governor Charlie Crist made the motion, even though the Supreme Court says the board cannot grant such authority.
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Friday, 17 October 2008 01:00
Alzheimer's Stamp Unveiled
Friday marks the nationwide unveiling of an Alzheimer's commemorative stamp by the U.S. Postal Service. WGCU's John Davis has more.
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Wednesday, 15 October 2008 01:00
Capping Local Government Spending
A measure to limit local government spending may wind up before voters on the 2010 ballot. As Lynn Hatter reports, the effort includes a new set of sponsors…Florida businesses.
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Thursday, 02 October 2008 01:00
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Yesterday Governor Charlie Crist declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Members of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence say Crist has helped change how the state addresses the issue. Lynn Hatter reports.
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Friday, 26 September 2008 01:00
Replacing Rosenberg
Replacing State University System Chancellor Mark Rosenberg is the next major task for the system’s Board of Governors. As Gina Jordan tells us a search committee will be named soon.
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Wednesday, 17 September 2008 01:00
Price Gouging Complaints
Florida's Attorney General's Office says it has now received more than 18-hundred complaints about gasoline price gouging. James Call reports…
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