Hurricane Arthur, Sargassum Sweeps Miami, and Yoga with Capybaras

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

Sargassum Sweeps Miami: Some Florida beaches are being overwhelmed with millions of tons of a smelly brown seaweed called sargassum. While Southwest Florida beaches are spared at the moment, a record amount has washed ashore near Miami, the Keys, and Northwest Florida. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford is joined by Leslie Hudson from the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network to learn where sargassum could hit next.

Emergency Meals for Storm Season: With hurricane season underway, if you have not yet prepared, now is the time. For some seniors, making sure they have a three-day supply of emergency meals can be a challenge. WGCU News Fellow Jorge Murillo shares how some of the most vulnerable residents in our community are getting help from Florida Power and Light to weather any upcoming storm.

Hurricane Arthur Heads for Texas: Tropical storm Arthur has become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. It is targeting Texas and Louisiana. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford talks with Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Meteorologist Irene Sans who shares that Arthur is expected to be short-lived, with no immediate threat to Southwest Florida.

Flexible Fitness: If you are starting an exercise routine this summer, it's important to remember to stay hydrated and not overexert yourself. As WGCU's Teddy Byrne reports from the Cleveland Clinic, adding stretching to your workout may be the best way to kickstart your fitness goals.

Yoga with Capybaras: About once a month at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota, yoga takes a wild twist to raise money for the non-profit. Yogis can strike a peaceful pose with exotic animals called capybaras. WGCU Reporter Dayna Harpster took to the mat to find out more.