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."

A small plane traveling from Iowa to Minnesota crashed Saturday in a residential area of a Minneapolis suburb, the Federal Aviation Administration said.On Sunday U.S. Bancorp issued a statement saying that it believes that Terry Dolan, the company's vice president and chief administration officer, was aboard the plane and federal officials said they believe he was piloting the craft and was the sole occupant.

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