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News Archive Index
10-31-2008
With less than a week to go before Election Day Democratic Congressman Tim Mahoney is once again making public appearances. As Jill Roberts tells us despite recent scandals, the Congressman appeared confident and relaxed in addressing the Farm City BBQ in Fort Pierce.
10-31-2008
For the first time in a decade a Democrat is vying to fill House Seat 72. Democrat Judy “J.J” Juliano is taking on incumbent Republican Paige Kreegel. District 72 encompasses DeSoto County, much of Charlotte and a sliver of Lee – including Lehigh Acres. WGCU’s Valerie Alker spoke to the candidates and has this report.
10-31-2008
Water managers are looking at a relatively new technology used to remove phosphorous from water as a promising way to clean up Lake Okeechobee. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
10-30-2008
Voters in Collier, Glades, Hendry and Highlands counties will choose a candidate for Florida House seat 77 in the upcoming election. District 77 extends from the Southwestern border of Lake Okeechobee through northern portions of Collier County. Democratic candidate Elton Gissendanner faces Republican incumbent, Denise Grimsley. WGCU’s John Davis talked to both candidates about their political positions and visions for the district’s future.
10-30-2008
Florida has chosen to wait on the outcome of new federal guidelines before it decides whether to adopt California’s tougher standards for auto emissions. Trimmel Gomes reports.
10-30-2008
The massive I-75 expansion project dubbed “iROX” celebrated its one year anniversary on October 28th with some good news: it’s 5 months ahead of schedule. WGCU’s Katie Pankow reports.
10-30-2008
Tourism is Florida’s biggest industry, attracting millions of visitors to its beaches. That’s one of the main reasons the state’s tourism industry has long been opposed to offshore drilling…But not any more. State tourism officials now say they believe beaches and oil rigs can peacefully coexist. Trimmel Gomes has more.
10-28-2008
The South Florida Water Management District wraps up the comment period on its proposed Watershed Protection Plan for the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Rivers this week. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.
10-28-2008
First term state lawmaker, Republican Doug Holder, is facing off against Democrat Sam Rosenfeld to represent House District 70 in Tallahassee. The District includes much of Sarasota County, reaching from Siesta Key to Nokomis and Englewood. WGCU’s Valerie Alker spoke to the candidates and has this report.
10-28-2008
Governor Charlie Crist is hailing the recently announced partnership to spend about 600-million dollars to help clean up the St. Johns River. Kevin Meerschaert reports.
10-28-2008
The search is on for a new university system Chancellor. The Florida Board of Governor’s held its first search committee meeting Monday to start looking for a replacement. In the meantime a person is already being considered to serve as a temporary stand-in. Lynn Hatter reports.
10-28-2008
During the tenth Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony at the Capitol Monday Governor Charlie Crist signed a bill bolstering the state’s ability to locate endangered missing adults. Margie Menzel reports.
10-27-2008
Charlotte County residents have a choice of four candidates in this year's Sheriff's race. Outgoing Sheriff John Davenport is leaving after just four years on the job. WGCU's Valerie Alker spoke to the men who want to replace him and has this report.
10-24-2008
Some say no state is more crucial to the outcome of the presidential election than Florida. Senator Barack Obama’s foreign policy advisor Susan Rice stopped in Tallahassee Thursday to talk about Obama’s plan to get the U.S. back in good standing with the rest of the world. Lynn Hatter reports.
10-24-2008
Senator John McCain addressed a lively crowd in Sarasota Thursday evening. The Republican presidential candidate appealed to Florida middle-class voters and small business owners. Alex Newberry reports.
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