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Hog Hunt at Babcock

11-28-2008

The “Babcock Ranch Preserve Small Game Hunting Area” in Charlotte County is hosting its 2nd public hog hunt this weekend. Lee Taylor is district biologist for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. He told WGCU’s Mike Kiniry that up to 30 hunters each paid 150-dollars for the chance to participate in the 2-day hunt.

FGCU Seeks More Freshmen

11-27-2008

Florida Gulf Coast University is asking the state to let it open its doors to more freshmen. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

The Florida State College System

11-27-2008

With enrollment caps and possible tuition hikes students in Florida do have another option. It’s called the Florida State College System. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

Foreclosure Moratorium Reaction

11-26-2008

Governor Charlie Crist says he’d like to put a moratorium on home foreclosures in Florida…giving troubled homeowners an additional 90 days to work out new deals with their banks. But one Florida economist says a foreclosure moratorium might actually hurt the real estate market more than it would help. David Pitman reports.

U.S. Sugar Agreement

11-26-2008

U.S. Sugar and the state of Florida have announced an agreement on the much-anticipated deal to purchase 180-thousand-acres of farmland near Lake Okeechobee in order to help with Everglades Restoration. Rick Stone reports.

Toxic Toys

11-26-2008

Despite a new federal law, a Florida consumer group says there are still too many dangerous toys on store shelves. Tom Flanigan has more…

Airport Security Changes

11-26-2008

Airline travelers may notice some changes at airport security checkpoints this season. WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Florida Bankers React

11-26-2008

Florida’s homebuilders blasted lending institutions Tuesday for misusing the 700-billion dollar federal bailout money, claiming banks are hoarding the money. Now bankers are calling for a time out from what they say are false accusations. Trimmel Gomes has more.

A Closer Look at Food Waste at Ave Maria

11-25-2008

Ave Maria University is getting serious about reducing food waste in its cafeteria. Margie Menzel reports.

Homebuilders Want a Timeout

11-25-2008

In light of current economic struggles and the international credit crunch Florida’s homebuilders say they don’t want a bailout…but a timeout. Trimmel Gomes has more.

High Tech Cape

11-25-2008

Cape Coral gets high marks for digital savvy. That’s according to the recently released 2008 Digital Cities Survey – which ranked Cape Coral number 8 in the nation. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

High Fall Risk in Lee County

11-25-2008

Seniors face the greatest risk from falls, but in Lee County the number of deaths from falls is more than twice the state average. WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Holiday Pet Shop Inspections

11-25-2008

Inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs will be paying more visits to pet shops this holiday season. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

High Tech Translators

11-24-2008

Fans of "Star Trek" will remember the universal translator: a device that instantly turned alien languages into spoken English. Today that technology is no longer just the stuff of science fiction. Joshua Johnson went to Boca Raton where researchers at IBM have made it happen and has this report…

Habitat’s 300,000th Home

11-24-2008

Habitat for Humanity’s origins are seeded in Koinonia Farm near Americus, GA. It began in the 1940s as an interracial, Christian farming community. They built small, no-profit, no-interest homes for the people living within the community. Then in 1976 Millard and Linda Fullard formed Habitat for Humanity based on that model. And just recently the worldwide organization built its 300-thousandth house...in Collier County. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez was there and has this report.

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