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Wood storks continue to be the primary focus in the Western Everglades due to their role as an indicator species and the region’s historic importance for this species. -
Education has some lessons to learn about what artificial intelligence can and should do, according to one local expert.Santiago Luaces got involved with a study on artificial intelligence in the classroom because he is in the process of earning a doctorate in education, and a part of that is doing a research internship with FGCU faculty. -
Officials Wednesday broke ground on a new concourse at Southwest Florida International Airport, more commonly known by its airport code as RSW. The work is happening as phase one of RSW expansion remains stalled for the past year. -
When Iliana Lopez and Franklin Gamero joined Gulfshore Ballet 12 years ago, they envisioned the day they’d be able to establish a professional ballet company. That day came last year, and the results will be on display when Gulfshore Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty” ballet at the Wang Opera Center on Saturday. -
The 3rd Annual Downtown Sarasota Fine Art and Craft Fair will be held along Main Street and the 17th Annual Peace River Art Festival will be held in Laishley Park on Nesbit Street in Punta Gorda on the weekend of March 15 & 16. -
The Florida Department of Emergency Management is providing information and assistance on “Elevate Florida” for Marco Island residents on March 19th.The program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters and flooding. -
A new robot is laying the foundation for the future of construction in The Sunshine State. The Australian built Hadrian-X has the ability to nearly replace an entire crew and lay a home’s foundation in just one day. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford made her way to Babcock Ranch to get a preview of the machine in action and how it could change the way homes are built in Florida. -
Some people in an underprivileged area of Lee County have raised millions of dollars to build a vocational-technical school for adults. It would train people in medical, construction and culinary occupations that could provide better pay for people in need. -
A storytelling festival takes place over four days at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. -
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