Florida U.S. Congressman, Republican Connie Mack of Fort Myers addressed a crowd of local government officials, public safety personnel, environmental advocates and local business owners on Sanibel Island on Monday.  He expressed anger and frustration over the response to the Gulf oil disaster, from both BP and the federal government.  WGCU’s John Davis was there and has this report.

Thousands of people are expected to attend vigils across the country tonight, marking the 50th day of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and calling for increased efforts to stop it and clean it up.  WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Just in time for World Oceans Day, Tuesday, coral reef managers and scientists are releasing an action plan for studying and mitigating the effects of climate change on Florida’s reef system.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Animals impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill could soon be making their way to Fort Myers.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Florida U.S. Senator George Lemieux wants to start an immediate claims process to reimbursed people and businesses for damages related to the Gulf oil spill.  WGCU’s John Davis has more.

The American Cancer Society reports 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer survivors will develop lymphedema; a condition identified by fluid retention and swelling in a particular part of the body. Yet there’s been very little research into treating this chronic condition, and almost none conducted in the United States.  Now, Rehabilitation Associates of Naples is teaming up with Vanderbilt University on a new study to look at the effectiveness of laser treatments on patients with breast cancer related lymphedema.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The Union of Concerned Scientists released a report Tuesday ranking Florida the nation’s fourth largest importer of coal.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The official start of the Atlantic Hurricane season is just weeks away and forecasters are predicting a record year for storm activity.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Former Florida House Speaker and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio spoke before a crowd of supporters Thursday in Cape Coral. WGCU’s John Davis was there and has this report.

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice held an event on Wednesday in Sarasota recognizing the adoption of 9-1-1 reform legislation in Florida.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.