Florida Governor’s Race, Informed Voting, and the Dangers of Online Exploitation

In this episode of Southwest Florida in Focus, we explore compelling local stories shaping our community:  

Inside the Florida Governor’s Race: The race to be Florida's next governor looks to be coming down to election day, as voters are torn between the two leading candidates. Last month, Byron Donalds and David Jolly took part in the Sunshine Economy Summit as they prepared to enter the final stretch of their campaigns. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford talks with Tom Hudson, CEO of South Florida Public Media Group, about the discussions he had with both candidates at the event.

How to be an Informed Voter: More than 3 million Floridians have already cast their ballots in the November election, according to the latest update from the Florida Division of Elections. In Lee County, a nonprofit is working to get everyone out to vote. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford sits down with League of Women Voters Lee County President Sandy Frank to learn how to ensure you’re informed before heading to the ballot box.

Protecting Your Kids from Online Exploitation: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports a dramatic increase in sextortion cases, commonly targeting boys. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford talks with Brandon Guffey, a South Carolina lawmaker who lost his son to a sextortion-related suicide, about helping parents learn about the dangers of online predators targeting children.

Decoding Ancient Florida: Mound Key: WGCU is releasing its second documentary short in its "Decoding Ancient Florida" series. The Calusa people lived on Southwest Florida's coast for almost 2,000 years. The latest short explores Mound Key in Estero Bay, a site that served as the capital for the Calusa.