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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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Clewiston After U-S Sugar?

Aug. 27, 2008

What will happen to "America’s Sweetest Town" once U.S. Sugar sells 187-thousand acres of land in Clewiston, along with two refineries and other assets, to the state? The sugarcane fields had been the barrier to the Everglades Restoration Project. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez asked business owners and residents and the answers run sweet and sour.

Bradshaw on the Amethyst Initiative

Aug. 27, 2008

A group of 100 university presidents from across the country have a plan they say will curb binge drinking on campuses. They suggest lowering the legal drinking age to 18. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez spoke with Florida Gulf Coast University’s president to get his thoughts on the matter.

SWFL Sheriff’s Races

Aug. 27, 2008

Sheriff’s races were held Tuesday across Southwest Florida. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has this roundup of the results…

Primary Election

Aug. 27, 2008

Once the polls closed after yesterday’s primary election Secretary of State Kurt Browning called the day an overall success, despite glitches in a few precincts across the state. Trimmel Gomes reports.

Linda Fasulo Book Review – Havana Nocturne

Aug. 26, 2008

History has often ignored the Mafia’s involvement in Cuba, until now. This week Linda Fasulo reviews “Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba… And Then Lost it to the Revolution” by author and journalist T. J. English.

Fay – Federal Emergency Declaration

Aug. 26, 2008

The Florida State Emergency Operations Center remains at Level 1 activation, even though Fay has moved on to Mississippi, now as a tropical depression. As Gina Jordan reports, some rivers that have already seen major flooding are still rising.

Primary Election Day

Aug. 26, 2008

Tropical Storm Fay did cause some early voting disruptions in some counties as it crisscrossed the state - but it won’t be enough to stop today’s primary election. Trimmel Gomes reports.

Fair Taxes

Aug. 26, 2008

A new effort has kicked off in Miami to cap how much local governments can tax property, while preserving tax savings. But the idea isn't new. It was tried during this year's legislative session, and is identical to another initiative already in the works. Joshua Johnson has more from Miami.

Privatizing Alligator Alley?

Aug. 26, 2008

State transportation officials were in Naples Monday discussing the idea of leasing Alligator Alley to a private business. But it was a one way dialogue. WGCU’s John Davis reports.


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