WGCU News
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As the spring semester kicks off today at Florida Gulf Coast University, learn about what COVID-19 protocols and resources are in place at FGCU, including the university’s contact tracing program for students, faculty and staff. -
Florida consistently ranks near the top of the list among states when it comes to the most reported cases of human trafficking. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, so joins us and explore what role the health department in Collier County plays in raising awareness about this issue to help combat it, and increase the public’s understanding about what to look for in hopes of uncovering cases. -
Explore stories and strategies about dealing with change during these tumultuous times with author Bruce Feiler. -
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What wine pairs best with turkey? Leave it to Julie and Gina of the Grape Minds podcast! Listen as they talk about and taste through a few options for the Thanksgiving table and share some hilarious turkey-day cooking fails. -
The Florida Center for Government Accountability helps fuel local, on-the-ground reporting by working to assist journalists and everyday citizens to gain access to public records. Executive Director Barbara Petersen joins us to talk about the crucial role investigative journalism plays in a robust democracy. -
Manatees vocalize while feeding, resting, or playing using high-pitched squeaks, squeals, squeak-squeals, and chirps. Learn about innovative research being conducted at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota exploring how and why manatees vocalize. -
The Florida Museum of Natural History is looking for your help to track two species of native bee that you’ll probably hear before you see. Southeastern plasterer bees live in scrub, pineland, and sandhill habitats; adjacent open areas; and along roadsides. -
Explore famous examples of women who traveled the globe as botanical researchers, illustrators, writers, and educators. -
Get the latest updates on some of the major Everglades restoration projects underway, and still on the drawing board, here in South Florida.
