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?? Coming up on Southwest Florida In Focus: ?? Story on flood victims in Punta Gorda + an exclusive interview with Secretary Buttigieg on the federal response. Also, a weather expert weighs in on Milton. ?? A deep dive into the marijuana debate: The pros, cons, and how legalization can impact communities. ??? Get high school students ready to vote! Catch our story on empowering the next generation of voters. Stay tuned! Catch the full discussion using the ?? in our bio and watch Southwest Florida In Focus every Friday at 6:30 & 11:00 PM and Saturday at 6:30 PM. #NewsUpdate #FederalResponse #MarijuanaDebate #YouthVote

Our team at WGCU Public Media during critical Hurricane Milton coverage - here for you before, during and after the storm as you recover. As the storms grew more powerful during the night, we lost several critical transmitter sites. UPDATE: As of 10/11/24 Friday afternoon, we are back on the air operating as normal. Thank you for your patience and continued support. Tune in to your favorite programs without interruption! #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida #HurricaneMilton

To our community: In the wake of Hurricane Milton, we want to document the impact and resilience of our area. If you’ve safely captured any photos or videos of the storm or its aftermath, please consider sharing them with us. Your contribution can help bring attention to those affected and assist in recovery efforts. You can send us a Direct Message or email directly to [email protected] Thanks to Mike Walcher for sending in this photo from Lakewood Village in Punta Gorda. Stay safe, and know we are here for each other. ?? #HurricaneMilton #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeRecover #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFlorida

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Hurricane Helene's Impact on SW Florida: Hundreds rescued, homes flooded again, and the heartache continues. WGCU speaks with Kevin Guthrie, Florida’s Emergency Management Chief, on storm warnings and future preparedness. We also dive deep into the mental toll of back-to-back disasters with a social worker’s insights. Amid the destruction, we find hope in the community heroes stepping up to help. Don’t miss this powerful episode! Tune in for the full story here https://bit.ly/3YceilE tonight at 6:30 & 11:00 PM and Saturdays at 6:30 PM #StormRecovery #HurricaneHelene #WGCUnews #CommunityResilience #FloridaStrong #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida #InFocus

???Join Sandra Fiedler Viktorova and the WGCU News team for our latest episode of Southwest Florida In Focus - tonight at 6:30PM & 11PM and tomorrow at 6:30PM on WGCU PBS ??? ??Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swamped Southwest Florida. Hundreds of people had to be rescued as the water rose. Many of the homes and businesses that flooded were also damaged two years ago during Hurricane Ian. In the wake of so much heartache, WGCU finds the helpers who pitched in after the storm to shine some light on so much darkness. ?? https://lnkd.in/eS4n6tgN

When The Beatles’ Ringo Starr had tonsillitis, the group temporarily hired another drummer. Inspired by this story & a love for one-hit wonders, Tom Hanks wrote & directed his first film, “That Thing You Do.” It premiered October 4, 1996. #SongoftheDay ?? Sheldon Zoldan|WGCU

THANK YOU to our sponsor, Choral Artistry! ?? Choral Artistry’s mission, is to promote public awareness and appreciation of choral music in SWFL, to share with audiences and musicians a diverse and inclusive choral repertoire of all varieties and genres, to offer talented singers to improve their choral artistry, and to present exceptional performances for both community residents and visitors. Thanks again for supporting public media.

???? WGCU News had the honor of witnessing democracy in action as immigrants proudly took the oath and became American citizens! ?? Our reporter, Elizabeth Andarge, covered the heartwarming Citizenship Day event in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Welcome to the new citizens! Catch the full discussion here https://bit.ly/3BCE09M and watch Southwest Florida In Focus every Friday at 6:30 & 11:00 PM and Saturday at 6:30 PM. #CitizenshipDay #NewAmericans #DemocracyInAction #WGCU #SWFL #InFocus

Can Americans from both sides of the aisle unite for civil conversations? ??? Prof. Dr. Nolan Higdon shares how we can foster constructive dialogue in a polarized society—because our democracy depends on it. ???? Catch the full discussion here https://bit.ly/3BpzUBX or by using the ?? in our bio and watch Southwest Florida In Focus every Friday at 6:30 & 11:00 PM and Saturday at 6:30 PM. #CivicEngagement #DemocracyInFocus #WGCU #WGCUNews #SWFL #SWFlorida