Corkscrew Regional Watershed prescribed burn
The South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct a 26-acre prescribed burn in the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Management Area in Lee...
Robots: Laying the foundation for Florida’s construction future
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...
Green thumbs are helping make things grow at Lee County schools
Gardens are popping up all over Lee County, thanks to programs like farm-to-school. In February alone the Lee County School District expanded its garden...
With the Wild Things: Pigeons and Doves
Pigeons and doves include over 350 species. Some are found on every continent except Antarctica. Pigeons (also known as Rock Doves) have been domesticated...
Pet fish breeding research at UF/IFAS saves reefs, creates jobs
Florida’s multi-million-dollar pet fish trade is skyrocketing.But in the Sunshine State, only 10% of that industry breeds salt-water fish. And yet, demand for real-life,...
Twins’ stadium opens sensory room to benefit neurodivergent visitors
The Minnesota Twins’ stadium in Fort Myers has opened a special room where neurodivergent visitors can take a break during a game.
WGCU marks the 100th anniversary of professional baseball in the City of Palms
We took the show on the road to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in downtown Fort Myers because they were marking the 100th...
Book drive by FGCU Honors College helping elementary school children in the Philippines
Behind FGCU’s Honors College book drive is a story of cultural ties and compassion. Students are donating books to support children in the Philippines—...
Robots in the strike zone? Twins at Hammond among teams to see computer umps for spring training
Minnesota Twins games at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers will be among a handful of sites that will test a computerized system that calls...
