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WGCU takes 'Radio Station of the Year' honors at Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists awards

WGCU Staff

More than 55 radio and television stations submitted more than 650 entries in the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists contest, which featured content produced in the year 2022.

A Sheriff's deputy pauses while combing through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.

Weather

Sheriff says 11 campers, camp counselor are still missing from floods inundating central Texas

The Associated Press

Kerr County, Texas, Sheriff Larry Leitha says that 11 campers and a camp counselor are still missing after powerful floods inundated central Texas. Dozens of people have been killed since raging floodwaters slammed a portion of central Texas starting Friday. The death toll from flash floods rose to nearly 70 on Sunday after searchers found more more bodies in the hardest-hit Kerr County. The victims include children who were camping along the Guadalupe River banks. Officials have said they will not stop searching until every person is found.

July 6, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

July 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Tropical Depression 3 forms and heads to South Carolina; Florida slowly drying

Irene Sans/Florida Public Radio Emergency Network

There is a 70 percent chance of tropical formation within the next 2 days. While the storm moves away from Florida, a residual pull of moisture will still be present, igniting storms over parts of the state.

Tom Luciano of Venice, raises his hands in victory after winning the Key Lime Pie Eating Championship in Key West, on July 4. The sticky showdown saw 25 competitors, including U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Lyndon Engle, left, and Duncan Barks of Key West, right, dive mouth-first into Florida’s most iconic dessert. The hands-free contest is a highlight of the island’s annual Key Lime Festival, which concludes Sunday.

Human Interest

Taste of victory: Southwest Florida man devours key lime pie for top prize

WGCU Staff

In Key West, this July Fourth, the lure of the lime ... as in Key lime ... was on full display. Hundreds of spectators packed the Southernmost City in the Continental United States to see who would claim the coveted Key Lime Pie Eating Champ title. Those with an eye on the pies, delivered a show-stopping performance.With hands behind backs and some sporting safety goggles, 25 hopefuls competed for the top prize; devouring the island city’s signature dessert — the key lime pie.

Government & Politics

Alligator Alcatraz comes to the heart of The Everglades

WGCU News

Controversy comes to the swamps of the Everglades after The State of Florida commandeered a defunct airfield and morphs it into an Immigration Detention Center.

July 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Top Story

State's award of $18 million in grants bad news for most Southwest Florida arts nonprofits

Tom Hall

The $115.5 billion budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis includes more than $18 million for 184 arts organizations. Most Southwest Florida arts and culture organizations remain on the outside looking in.

Arts Center Theatre in Marco Town Center

Arts Center Theatre's new 'Encore Series' provides entertainment to year-round Marco patrons

Tom Hall

Arts Center Theatre has launched an Encore Series in an effort to provide quality entertainment to year-round patrons. This summer, it consists of three shows from its recently completed 2024-2025 season.