Bryant Monteilh

In celebration of Black History Month, we bring you moments in Black History in Southwest Florida.

In celebration of Black History Month, we bring you a moment in Black History in Southwest Florida.

In celebration of Black History Month, we bring you a moment in Black History in Southwest Florida.

During Black History Month, WGCU Host/Reporter Bryant Monteilh gives us a daily reminder of the people, places and events who impacted our region. Listen daily throughout February for each new moment in Southwest Florida Black History.

Fort Myers city leaders, community members, family and friends celebrate and honor Attorney Joe North, in Dunbar, Fort Myers

About 60 people watched the Tuesday night debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris at the Boyd’s Community Center in Dunbar. Local fraternity and sorority chapters as well as community organizations organized and sponsored the event. Those who watched and listened to the lively debate shared their thoughts and reactions.

A park in Charlotte County designed to recognize and celebrate our veterans and first responders is named after William R. Gaines Jr., a Charlotte High School graduate and a young Marine who died in the bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.

The Lee County Domestic Animal Services in Fort Myers is dedicated to keeping animals safe and healthy.

Community Cooperative in Fort Myers, makes those in need feel right at home, hunger, food pantry, helping to eliminate hunger and homelessness

Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library celebrates 50th anniversary.