WGCU Staff

Products distributed across a number of states, including several products sold by retailers in Florida, could be contaminated with salmonella.

The Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs has roots that date back to 1936. It was created as The Reptile Gardens by brothers Bill and Lester Piper and sat on the newly built Tamiami Trail. As it grew, and as the collection expanded beyond cold-blooded animals, the Pipers changed the name to The Everglades Wonder Gardens and their family ran it until 2013. These days is moved past its roadside attraction roots to become a modern 'zootanical garden. We meet its new President & CEO, Sally Mulvena.

The National Hurricane Center has upgraded the chances of formation for one of two tropical waves off the coast of Africa. And late Sunday a third system was added to the mix, although it formed off the eastern U.S. seaboard in the Western Subtropical Atlantic.

City Foods of Chicago, Ill., is recalling approximately3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says.

Two tropical waves around the coast of Africa are being watched.

Another food has been added to recall lists for a link to salmonella infections, this time it is fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

One temporary closing and one reopening will affect two of Lee County's most popular park sites this month.

Voters are reminded that the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2026 primary election is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. The early voting period for most counties begins Saturday, Aug. 8. Hendry County early voting started Monday.

A specific production lot of 6.7 ounce jars of bettergoods brand Pistachio Nut Butter is being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Customers may notice changes in their tap water.