The first in a wave of United Nations relief ‘planes arrived in Myanmar yesterday following last Saturday’s cyclone. Meanwhile in Fort Myers, a Christian based missionary group is doing what it can on the ground and from Southwest Florida to help the victims. WGCU’s Matthew Kay reports

Researchers from Mote Marine Laboratory were at Siesta Key beach in Sarasota this weekend as part of their ongoing study into the effects of Red Tide on asthmatics.

WGCU's Matthew Kay went along to find out more about their ten year project. He brings us this report…

Former Marine, Oliver North was in Fort Myers Thursday leading the 25th annual community prayer breakfast. The breakfast, which marked the National day of Prayer, also coincided with the release of North’s twelfth book. WGCU’s Matthew Kay was there and has this report.

Tourism in South West Florida was up last quarter compared with the same period last year. The weak dollar has encouraged more overseas tourists than ever to come to the region. But despite this rise, the hotel industry is losing out. WGCU’s Matthew Kay tells us why…

A South West Florida winter resident is to be awarded a top Russian prize in the field of Energy in June. Russia’s president will award the Global Energy Award to Dr Clement Bowman for his life-long research into the Canadian tar-sands. WGCU’s Matthew Kay reports…