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COVID-19 Weekly Update: Hendry County, Antibody Testing, & Plasma Study
While new cases of COVID-19 continue to show up across southwest Florida, the rate of increase seems to have settled at a pace that’s currently not overwhelming hospitals.
Three Song Stories: Fabiana Solano
On Thursdays we typically focus on the local arts scene. But, during these times of social distancing most of it is on hold, and our entire station is working remotely, so for the time being we’ve been broadcasting episodes of the WGCU podcast Three Song
Photojournalist Documenting Life in Immokalee During COVID-19
For the past four years Southwest Florida-based photojournalist and artist Lisette Morales has been documenting the lives of women who work and live in Immokalee.
Major Tomato Grower Responds to COVID-19
According to Gene McAvoy from UF/IFAS normally this time of the year about 15 million pounds of produce leaves Immokalee every single day. And this year had been a good one for south Florida farmers. But, that number has been reduced by about 80% since
Southwest Florida Ag Industry Hit Hard by Shutdown
We’re almost a month into most schools and restaurants being closed and cruise ships sitting empty, and travel restrictions have slowed tourism to a trickle. All of which is happening at the height of harvest season here in south Florida. With orders for
Live COVID-19 Update from Lee & Collier County Hospitals
We continue our weekly COVID-19 update by checking in with NCH Healthcare System’s Chief Nursing Officer, Jon Kling, and Lee Health's Chief Foundation and Development Officer Chris Simoneau. We'll also learn about a new Mayo Clinic convalescent plasma
Three Song Stories: Bill Metts
Normally on Thursdays we focus on the local arts scene, but with most of it on hold, and with the entire WGCU radio team working from home, for now we’re broadcasting episodes of the WGCU podcast Three Song Stories . This week we're listening back to
Live Weekly COVID-19 Update from Lee & Collier County Hospitals
We're continuing our weekly update on the local response to COVID-19. W e'll be live on the air with Lisa Sgarlata , Chief Patient Care Officer for Lee Health; and Jon Kling, Chief Nursing Officer at NCH Healthcare System .
Three Song Stories: Al Holland
Normally on Thursdays we focus on the local arts scene, but with most of it on hold, and with the entire WGCU radio team working from home, for now we’re broadcasting episodes of the WGCU podcast Three Song Stories . This week we’re going back to episode
CareerSource SWFL Easing Burden on State's Overwhelmed Unemployment System
The Florida Office of Economic Opportunity ’s online and phone systems have been overwhelmed by the recent spike in the number of people who are applying for unemployment benefits. Last week it started reaching out for help handling one aspect of the