St. Matthew’s House, a Collier-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger, homelessness and addiction, has changed its food pantry model to meet increased needs for no-cost food.

Eleven tons of peanut butter and jelly. That's how much of the lunchtime staple Community Cooperative brought in during its annual Southwest Florida PB&J Drive.Each year, the PB&J Drive invites local businesses, churches, schools, and communities to compete for the coveted title of “Most Love Collected,” all in support of fighting summer hunger for local children and families. This year’s drive saw dozens of dedicated groups participating and spreading awareness, compassion, and kindness — one jar at a time.

Lesley Bush won a gold medal in the Olympics in 1964. It was a surprising win that taught her a few things about life.

The new FGCU Climbing Club allows members to embrace their love for physical fitness.The club started meeting this spring semester and has held seven events thus far.Colin Huff, the president of the club, said that he and his fellow officers started the club to bring more people into the climbing community and to make climbing more accessible for students via the club’s discount at the Fort Rock climbing gym.

Battered by hurricanes and heavy tourism, Lee County’s beaches are fighting a quiet battle: an overwhelming tide of trash. From mangroves to the sandy shores, volunteers have hauled away tens of thousands of pounds of debris this past year, a stubborn reminder that paradise needs constant protection.In the past year alone, cleanup crews and volunteers in Lee County have collected more than 50,000 pounds of trash from beaches, waterways, and mangroves. Powerful storms and careless visitors dumped much of the stuff on the coastline.

Better Together to host Nationwide Day of Second Chances job fair on April 29 for Southwest Florida job seekers with barriers to employment

Boil water notice issued for both sides of Orange River Boulevard.

WGCU reporters and videographers were awarded recently by the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists for entries dealing with the environment and sports.

Knowing how to properly wear a life jacket, assist in emergencies, and understand basic navigation rules can make all the difference in an unexpected situation on the water.One way to get that knowledge is via a boating safety class.Classes aren't just for captains—it’s an opportunity for everyone to learn how to stay safe and be a responsible crew member.

A local educator who received a swastika armband anonymously in the mail said he was "absolutely disgusted" by the item and, at first thought to toss it in the trash.Don Dunn, an eighth-grade teacher at Bonita Springs Charter, received the armband with a note that said, “You’ve been selected to join our exclusive group.” "I will tell you that I was absolutely disgusted when I opened it," Dunn said. "Hated the fact that my children were present. In the beginning, I just thought maybe I should throw this away and not say anything. But I thought about it, and to me, that would be maybe responding with fear, and I didn't want to do that."