Vietnamese community celebrates Tết at Fort Myers Buddhist center -- ushering in the New Year - #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida

New Florida law criminalizing homelessness could jeopardize federal funding to combat it - #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida

Hendry County sets burn ban as drought rises, joins Sarasota County in prohibiting fires and Punta Gorda limiting watering - #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida

Cape Coral-Fort Myers leads state in percentage of new jobs for 2024 -

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Hurricanes & water & Florida - #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida

Some Fort Myers Beach residents frustrated with constant development - #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida

Here's what's on stage at Southwest Florida theaters the week of Feb. 3 - #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida

Sarasota County Fire Department gears up to provide whole blood at emergency, trauma scenes -

Need free tax help? 💰📄 United Way of Collier and the Keys is offering free tax assistance for Collier County residents making $66K or less in 2024 through the VITA program!

Statewide tornado practice drill to sound across Florida Wednesday -

Lee Commissioners OK removing fluoride from Lee drinking water -

Communities across the region feeling crippled by mass deportation orders. Lee County schools stress that law enforcement must have a warrant to enter, but the uncertainty looms.

🌪️⚡ Stay Weather-Ready, Florida! ⚡🌪️ It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week! Each day highlights a different hazard Floridians face. 🌊⛈️🔥 🗓️ Wednesday at 10 AM: Statewide tornado drill—are you prepared? 📢 Read more here : #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFlorida

🚨 Red tide alert! 🚨 Swath of red tide forms along Southwest Florida coast from Tampa Bay to Key West.

A Southwest Florida father is being forced to leave his family behind due to state laws. 💔 WGCU’s Sandra Viktorov shares his story & the struggle many migrants face in pursuit of the American Dream. Watch here: #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida #InFocus

🚨 Bird flu is surging—infecting over 500 species and spreading faster than ever. It’s hitting poultry, wildlife, and even household pets, with major impacts on food supply and biodiversity. 🦠🐓 Stay informed. 📰 #BirdFlu #H5N1 #PublicHealth #WGCU

Join WGCU News host Sandra Viktorova for Southwest Florida In Focus. WATCH NOW: Catch Southwest Florida In Focus every Friday at 6:30 & 11:00 PM, Saturday at 5:30 AM & 6:30 PM and Sunday at 11:30 AM. #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida #InFocus

Big changes in Glades County! The school district rolled out 13 brand-new electric school buses, replacing over half of its diesel fleet. These zero-emission rides are not only better for the environment but also come with a long-awaited upgrade—A/C! ♻️

This Valentine’s Day, show some love by donating your old car, boat, or even that jet ski you never use to WGCU Public Media. It’s fast, easy, & comes with free towing + a tax deduction! Share the love & help us bring you the news and shows you adore. 💕

Sheldon Zoldan’s #SOTD honors the musicians, singers, & songwriters we lost in 2024. 🎶 Kris Kristofferson lived a life like no other—athlete, Army reservist, Rhodes scholar, janitor, helicopter pilot, singer, songwriter, & actor. #WGCU #WGCUNews