WGCU’s Amy Tardif went to the polls and spoke to voters about their thoughts on Election Day. To watch this video, go to our News Archives Section and then click on the "Watch Video" Button.

The most decorated American gymnast in history, comes to Fort Myers Friday to open the newest exhibit at The Art of the Olympians. It’s called A Taste of Gymnastics and it includes a historic, modern and cultural look at the sport of gymnastics through uniforms, equipment and Olympic memorabilia. Special guest - seven-time Olympic medalist and nine-time World medalist - Shannon Miller speaks at an opening reception between 5 and 8pm. The exhibit will be on display at the Art of the Olympians in Fort Myers until October 16. WGCU’s Amy Tardif spoke with Shannon Miller. She asked what it was like growing up as an Olympic gymnast.

Charlotte County Jail trustee inmates have picked up 25,000 pounds of items and garbage, taking three 40-yard dumpsters from five homeless camps in the county.



The Charlotte Sheriff’s office plans to continue cleaning up 15 more homeless camps in the area soon.



Landowners had asked for help getting people off their property in the heavily wooded area.

Pinellas County based non-profit addiction and mental health services provider Operation Par opened a methadone clinic in Lee County to treat heroin and opiate addicts ten years ago.  Back in the year 2000 Amy Tardif traveled to what was then Operation Par’s nearest clinic, in Bradenton, to learn all about methadone before the Fort Myers clinic opened.   Here’s that story:

Now that oil from the spill is in the Loop Current it could end up in Cuban waters within days. There, it would affect healthy corals and critical habitat for endangered species such as manatees and sea turtles. So the Washington, D.C. based Ocean Foundation is helping its Cuban colleagues prepare.  WGCU’s Amy Tardif spoke with the Director of the Ocean Foundation’s Cuba Marine Research & Conservation Program, Dr. David Guggenheim, about this.   

A key player in the arts in southwest Florida passed away Saturday morning. Dick Westlake directed more than 100 productions during 24 years as the head of Edison Community College’s Theater Department.  Once he retired he maintained his stage presence in front of and behind the curtain. WGCU’s Amy Tardif has this remembrance.

The Transportation Security Administration at Southwest Florida International Airport held a ceremony to remember September 11th, 2001 Friday. The agency was created in November 2001 in the wake of 9/11. WGCU’s Amy Tardif was at the remembrance and has this report.

The Transportation Security Administration at Southwest Florida International Airport held a ceremony to remember September 11th, 2001 Friday. The agency was created in November 2001 in the wake of 9/11. WGCU’s Amy Tardif was at the remembrance and has this report.

The Transportation Security Administration at Southwest Florida International Airport held a ceremony to remember September 11th, 2001 Friday. The agency was created in November 2001 in the wake of 9/11. WGCU’s Amy Tardif was at the remembrance and has this report.

The Fort Myers News-Press held a healthcare overhaul roundtable last week. It invited nearly two dozen people who have a stake in the debate for a brainstorming session focused on three questions: what’s wrong with the health care system now? What can be done to fix it? And how do we effectively communicate these concepts to the public? WGCU’s Amy Tardif was there and has this report.