Floridians could soon have to show proof of citizenship before they can register to vote. A coalition of voting rights organizations says that’s unconstitutional and they’re taking that argument to court. WFSU’s Tristan Wood has more.
On WGCU's "Southwest Florida In Focus" Jennifer Crawford recently spoke with Andrew Garber of the Brennan center for Justice to further explain Florida's SAVE Act.
Florida was poised to become the first state in the nation to make vaccines totally optional. But the plan got watered down in this year's legislative session. Even that version – a medical freedom bill – failed to advance. WUSF’s Kerry Sheridan reports on what happened to the anti-vaccine push, and what may be next.
Cancer is a leading health concern in Florida, with the state holding the second highest cancer burden in the United States. The Florida Cancer Data System estimates that up to 145,000 Floridians are diagnosed with some form of cancer every year. More than sixty percent of those cases are diagnosed in people aged 65 and older. WGCU’s Cary Barbor walks us through the search for a second opinion from more than a thousand miles away.
Florida law requires school staff to wear panic buttons. The button generated 54-thousand alerts last year. A new report tells us how often -- and why -- staff are relying on the tech. WLRN’s Natalie La Roche Pietri reports.
The construction industry has been male dominated for generations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says women make up only 11% of the construction workforce. But that is changing in Fort Myers. WGCU’s Kate Cronin reports on new programs introducing women to the industry.
After more than 50 years, NASA is back in the business of sending astronauts to the moon on its own rocket. The Artemis II crew is on its way to the moon after launching Wednesday evening from the Kennedy Space Center. The mission is historic…and critical for the future of NASA’s lunar ambitions. Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne filed this report shortly after the launch.