An agent from the U.S. Homeland Security, a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in Immokalee Wednesday morning. Workers on a tomato grower's bus were reportedly taken off the vehicle. An immigration support group, Unidos Immokalee, said several workers were in need of medical attention after they were removed from the bus.

Submitted

Special to WGCU

Top Story

Field workers pulled from Pacific Tomato Growers' bus outside Immokalee Wednesday morning

Eileen Kelley

An immigration support group was warning people Wednesday morning to avoid Immokalee after a number of people were reported to have been taken off a work bus in the area. The Facebook warning from Unidos Immokalee urged people to not “Enter or leave Immokalee. Do not depart Immokalee.”

On Air Now

TV Schedules

Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
New Lehigh Acres initiative aims to bring hope to sick children

WGCU Local Productions

A senior African-American woman in her 60s at the gym kneeling on a weight bench lifting a dumbbell in on hand. She is working out with a personal trainer, a young black woman in her 20s, who is watching in the background, taking notes on a clipboard.

kali9/Getty Images

E+

Health

Fitness trends shift toward boosting longevity

Cary Barbor

The American College of Sports Medicine recently reported on the latest fitness trends.

Latest Podcast and Shows

PBS TV Shows

House passes bill to end longest government shutdown

David Szalay on his Booker Prize-winning novel 'Flesh'

David Szalay on winning the Booker Prize for his novel 'Flesh'

MLB pitchers face charges in latest sports gambling scandal

Indictment of MLB pitchers raises questions about impact of legal sports betting

U.S. carrier in Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions

U.S. carrier in Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions and outcry over drug boat strikes

Ousted immigration judge describes deepening court backlog

Children wounded in Gaza share stories as they heal in U.S.

Children wounded by the war in Gaza share their stories as they heal in the U.S.

Trump faces fresh Epstein questions after release of emails

Trump faces fresh Epstein questions as new emails and files are released

News Wrap: Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu

November 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

News Wrap: Kansas county to pay $3M for raid on newspaper

News Wrap: Kansas county to pay $3 million for police raid on newspaper

Environment

Florida Forest Service

WGCU

Environment

Southwest Florida's 2025 drought resumes as burn bans resurface

Tom Bayles

Sarasota County declared a burn ban for unincorporated parts of the county and the City of Sarasota more than a month ago. Manatee County and North Port activated burn bans last week. Southwest Florida’s drought has returned

American bald eagle at Myakka State park, Sarasota

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Environment

Florida state parks offer free admission for all on Veterans Day

WGCU Staff

Last year's winner in the Florida State Parks professional and hobbyist landscape division was a photo named "Alligator Sunrise," which was taken at Myakka River State Park east of Sarasota by Deb Skinner. "Like many photos in this category, it all comes down to timing and light. That is exactly what happened with this shot."

Florida State Parks/Deb Skinner

WGCU

Environment

Florida State Parks wants you to help judge photo contest

Tom Bayles

Florida Wildlife Federation

Environment

Bringing the wild into focus: Florida Wildlife Federation announces 2025 photo contest winners

WGCU Staff

An endangered green sea turtle hatchling moves through the sand on Sanibel Island to the relative safety of Gulf waters

Cheri Hollis/SCCF

WGCU

Environment

Green sea turtle nest hatches on Sanibel Island; 49 tiny turtles crawl to Gulf and swim away

Tom Bayles

Latest from NPR

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close

Barbara Sprunt

President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through the end of January, ending the shutdown that has dragged on for six weeks.
U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

The Associated Press

The bishops' decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. They also approved a special message on immigration, expressing concern over enforcement and conditions in detention centers.
Some Black police officials worry more federal agents will breed community mistrust

Andrea Henderson

Missouri's governor recently authorized the state's National Guard to assist ICE with clerical duties. Black police officers fear the trust they've built with communities of color could take years to rebuild.
3 questions about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan

Bill Chappell

Experts in the mortgage industry are skeptical. Buyers would pay less each month, but would end up paying more over time. Here's what to know about the proposed 50-year mortgages.
Tatsuya Nakadai, an icon of Japanese cinema, has died at 92

Alina Edwards

In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

On Air Now

Local News, Right Sized for Your Morning

Environment