Don't miss the Free Touch-A-Truck event at Hertz Arena today. More than 50 pieces of heavy equipment, law enforcement vehicles, helicopters, ambulances, and fire trucks will be on display: bit.ly/4cRh1Gi

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#FortMyers celebrated the vibrant colors, flavors, and music of India Fest after 5 years organized by the India Association of Fort Myers: bit.ly/3xwCu7i

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📸 Amanda Inscore Whittamore

THANK YOU to our sponsor, Collier Community Foundation! 👏

They work with donors, inspire ideas, ignite action and mobilize resources to address community needs in Collier County.

Thanks again for supporting public media.

Punta Gorda natives Keith & Mashelle Towles opened a @voodoobrewery in #FortMyers with a mission to foster community connections. No TVs here, just a warm atmosphere where you can get to know your neighbors and enjoy local art: bit.ly/3TL9Jek

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Celebrate the joys of being the one and only! Being an only child means having special relationships with parents or grandparents, or even imaginary friends: to.pbs.org/32fgrm5 #OnlyChildDay

Today's #SongoftheDay is 'Deadman's Curve' by Jan and Dean. This iconic song takes us back to April 12, 1966, when Jan Berry, half of the duo, crashed his Corvette near Dead Man's Curve on Sunset Boulevard: bit.ly/4aNvXDx

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Local communities in #LeeCounty have been given a 30-day extension to provide essential documentation for National Flood Insurance discounts. Over 116,000 policyholders could lose their discounts, impacting the region’s economy: bit.ly/3Jwzwm9

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After releasing millions of gallons of water daily from Lake O,USACE HQ has decided to pause larger releases to allow downstream ecosystems to recover: bit.ly/4cLZbo9

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(Environmental reporting for WGCU is funded in part by VoLo Foundation.)

Don't miss today's episode of 🎙️WGCU-FM's #GCL Arts Edition featuring cellist Sterling Elliot with the Southwest Florida Symphony: bit.ly/3xxE0Gb

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📸 Nan Melville

From patience to empathy, our furry friends teach us so much: to.pbs.org/2mff5lZ #NationalPetDay

Former Hendry County Sheriff's Deputy Tyler Williams has been indicted for excessive force and obstruction of justice: bit.ly/3vHHmWH

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#LeeCounty Superintendent, Christopher S. Bernier, is stepping down seven months ahead of the partisan vote to select a new superintendent. School District of Lee County has agreed to honor his request and Bernier will vacate his position immediately: bit.ly/3xxbSTF

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On today's episode of 🎙️ WGCU-FM's #GCL , we discover the fascinating history of Ortona Indian Mound Park in #GladesCounty : bit.ly/49yqgsa

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Before they were competitors, Venus and Serena Williams were sisters who shared a dream! Celebrate the special bond between siblings with some of our favorite picture books: to.pbs.org/3PxtF33 #NationalSiblingDay

🎸 Rock out with WGCU! Support your favorite public media station, WGCU, and catch an incredible show. Stay in the loop by visiting WGCU's event page: wgcu.org/events/

Check out these awesome snapshots of fellow supporters The Classic Rock Show at Barbara B. Mann PAH.

A mother shares her inspiring journey of coming to the U.S., overcoming challenges, and making a difference from StoryCorps Mobile Tour in #FortMyers : bit.ly/3xtzLLU

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Today's episode of 🎙️ WGCU-FM's #GCL is a thought-provoking discussion on the history and legality of abortion in the United States.

Join the conversation as Dr. Karissa Haugeberg, provides valuable insights and historical context: bit.ly/3PQkKtF

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'Grounded,' is a captivating one-woman show currently on stage at The Belle Theatre in Cape Coral. This gripping drama explores the emotional toll of operating drones as a fighter pilot: bit.ly/4aD29dj

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📸 The Belle Theatre

🌿 Spanish Moss is familiar to anyone who has visited Florida. It can appear anywhere as a result of the wind dispersing its seeds as it does the seeds of dandelions. Tune into this week’s latest episode of With the Wild Things: news.wgcu.org/show/with-the-…

✍️ + 📸 Dr. Jerry Jackson

Today, North America will witness a total solar eclipse, starting from Mexico's Pacific coast and crossing 15 U.S. states before exiting over Canada: bit.ly/4at37IQ

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