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https://www.wgcu.org/arts-and-culture/2026-04-21/fort-myers-film-festival-announces-opening-night-films
Fort Myers Film Festival announces opening night films | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Apr 23, 2026 - The 16th Annual Fort Myers Film Festival will screen Ted Dintersmith’s documentary “Multiple Choice” and Jordan Axelrod’s
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https://news.wgcu.org/show/with-the-wild-things
With the Wild Things | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
00000170-b56e-d8aa-aff6-f7ee18ca0002 With the Wild Things is a one-minute look at a particular environmental theme hosted by wildlife biologist Dr. Jerry...
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https://www.wgcu.org/2026-04-28/deadlock-over-irans-nuclear-program-and-the-strait-of-hormuz-cripples-peace-efforts
Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts | WGCU News |...
Apr 28, 2026 - Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's...
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https://www.wgcu.org/podcast/ye-gods-podcast
Ye Gods | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Host Scott Carter engages comics, musicians, writers and thinkers in conversations of biblical proportions. They explore the beliefs, both sacred and profane,...
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https://www.wgcu.org/live-tv
Live TV | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/health/2026-04-09/no-new-measles-cases-in-collier-this-week
No new measles cases in Collier this week | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Apr 9, 2026 - For the first time in ten weeks, Collier County had no new cases of measles in the week ending April 4.
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https://www.wgcu.org/major-giving
Major Giving | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Philanthropic gifts of $2,500 or more play a crucial role in sustaining and advancing the operations of WGCU.
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https://www.wgcu.org/environment/2026-04-28/charlotte-county-commission-reinstates-burn-ban-due-to-elevated-fire-risk
Charlotte County burn ban reinstated; residents reminded of water restrictions | WGCU News | PBS &...
Apr 28, 2026 - The Charlotte County Commission has reinstated a countywide burn ban effective immediately due to ongoing drought conditions, elevated fire risk, and the...
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https://www.wgcu.org/people/cary-barbor
Cary Barbor | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/administration-and-staff
Administration and Staff | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Contact information for advisory council, executive team and staff.
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https://www.wgcu.org/2026-04-23/the-fda-gives-the-green-light-to-the-first-gene-therapy-for-deafness
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for...
Apr 23, 2026 - The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone.
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https://www.wgcu.org/section/hurricanerecovery
Hurricane Recovery | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life
Gulf Coast Life | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Gulf Coast Life is a locally produced talk show that strives to connect listeners to the people, places, and things that make Southwest Florida unique.Produced...
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https://www.wgcu.org/2026-04-21/a-look-at-floridas-largest-active-wildfires
A look at Florida's largest active wildfires | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Apr 21, 2026 - More than 100 wildfires are actively burning across Florida, with the largest greatest impacts reported across the northern part of the state.
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https://www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life/2026-03-09/fgcu-grad-delivers-keynote-address-at-2026-southwest-florida-model-un
FGCU grad delivers keynote address at 2026 Southwest Florida Model UN | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for...
Mar 9, 2026 - Every year hundreds of thousands of students in dozens of countries act as delegates in a simulation of the United Nations. The 33rd annual Southwest Florida...
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https://www.wgcu.org/tv-schedule
TV Schedule | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
WGCU TV schedule listings for PBS, World, Create, Florida Channel and PBS KIDS programs.
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https://www.wgcu.org/three-song-stories
Three Song Stories | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Three Song Stories is an exploration of the power music has to connect us to times, places, people, and emotions from our lives. The show brings out the...
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https://www.wgcu.org/about-wgcu
About WGCU | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/education-kids
Education | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/environment/2026-04-21/newman-jetport-wildfires-nearly-contained-firefighters-now-eye-red-flag-warnings
Newman, Jetport wildfires nearly contained; firefighters now eye Red Flag Warnings | WGCU News |...
Apr 24, 2026 - There have been four wildfires in six weeks within the Collier County portion of the Everglades. The 1,700-acre Newman Fire, near the Picayune State Forest,...
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https://www.wgcu.org/section/education/2026-02-11/student-walkouts-over-immigration-enforcement-defy-state-warnings
Student walkouts over immigration enforcement defy state warnings | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for...
Feb 11, 2026 - Florida Education officials cautioned districts against supporting protests, some of which occurred during school hours. A legal expert says students may face...
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https://www.wgcu.org/health/2026-04-15/hendryopioidsettlement0416
New opioid settlement could bring cash to affected communities | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for...
Apr 15, 2026 - Hendry County decided to participate. More than $96 million is expected to be dolled out to various entities.
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https://www.wgcu.org/environment/2026-04-23/fort-myers-beach-working-to-turn-around-sea-turtle-hatchling-disorientations
Fort Myers Beach working to turn around sea turtle hatchling 'disorientations' | WGCU News | PBS &...
Apr 23, 2026 - When hatchlings go the wrong way, it's almost kindly called a
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https://www.wgcu.org/education
Education | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/show/gclbookclub
GCL Book Club | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
For intelligent, candid conversations with authors of all genres, tune in to the Gulf Coast Life Book Club with Cary Barbor.Listen in on the first Wednesdays...
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https://www.wgcu.org/top-story/2026-03-23/federal-immigration-agents-deployed-to-southwest-florida-international-airport
Federal immigration agents deployed to Southwest Florida International Airport | WGCU News | PBS &...
Mar 31, 2026 - Federal immigration officers were deployed at Southwest Florida International Airport Monday to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a...
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https://www.wgcu.org/sweepstakes
Sweepstakes | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Current active WGCU Sweepstakes
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https://news.wgcu.org/2022-08-18/collier-kids-can-get-book-collection-to-take-home
Collier kids can get book collection to take home | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Aug 18, 2022 - Collier County kids can look forward to creating—or expanding—their home libraries this month, thanks to the global nonprofit organization, Room to Read.
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https://www.wgcu.org/associated-press
The Associated Press | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life/2026-04-21/the-importance-of-having-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-during-our-rapidly-changing-times
The importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset during our rapidly changing times | WGCU News |...
Apr 21, 2026 - Carly Chase began her career at Goldman Sachs but after a few years she felt discontented, so pivoted to a job at the NYC Economic Development Corporation and...
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https://www.wgcu.org/section/transportation
Transportation | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/weather-page
Weather Page | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
WGCU's Weather Page offers accurate and timely weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and climate insights for our community. Stay informed about local...
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https://www.wgcu.org/thelastride
The Last Ride | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Filmmaker Tyler Perry, second from left, addresses more than 75 people in the Naples Daily News community room Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, to announce filing a...
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https://www.wgcu.org/section/waterquality
Environment | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/health
Health | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/section/education/2026-04-20/change-of-position-fgcus-hargis-leaving-ad-post-in-the-interim-it-will-be-leister
Change of position: FGCU's Hargis leaving AD post, in the interim it will be Leister | WGCU News |...
Apr 20, 2026 - Following the departure of F-G-C-U Colin Hargis who is headed to North Carolina State, the university turned to someone who has been in charge of the athletic...
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https://www.wgcu.org/careers
Careers | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Explore available job positions with WGCU such as a public media reporter, editor, producer or support staff.
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https://www.wgcu.org/health/2026-04-19/from-naples-to-the-south-pacific-a-pickleball-pro-is-spreading-the-game
From Naples to the South Pacific, a pickleball pro is spreading the game | WGCU News | PBS & NPR...
Apr 28, 2026 - A pickleball pro who competed in the US Open championships in Naples picked up the game when he was healing from cancer. He loved it so much, he shared it all...
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https://www.wgcu.org/2026-04-28/trumps-american-flag-blue-reflecting-pool-project-gets-a-mixed-reaction-in-d-c
Trump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C. | WGCU News |...
Apr 28, 2026 - The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It's one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation's capital.
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https://www.wgcu.org/shows/newshour/clip/in-the-hot-seat-1776893261
RFK Jr. defends vaccine guidance, health spending cuts | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
RFK Jr. defends vaccine guidance changes and health spending cuts
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https://www.wgcu.org/culture-and-connections
Culture and Connections | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/tom-bayles
Tom Bayles | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/directions-and-parking
Directions and Parking | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
WGCU Public Media is located in the Myra Janco Daniels Public Media Center on FGCU campus.
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https://www.wgcu.org/section/environment
Environment | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/shows/newshour/clip/tamara-keith-and-amy-walter-on-risks-of-political-violence-1777330556
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on risks of political violence | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest...
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the growing risks of political violence
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https://www.wgcu.org/privacy-policy
Privacy Policy | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Please note that this Privacy Policy is separate and distinct from the privacy policies of all third-party websites that may link to or from WGCU’ Sites and...
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https://www.wgcu.org/planned-giving
Planned Giving | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/strategic-campaign
Strategic Campaign | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Investing in the growth of public media across SWFL.
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https://www.wgcu.org/people/mike-kiniry
Mike Kiniry | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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https://www.wgcu.org/section/education
Education | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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