Michael Braun is the Managing Editor at WGCU Public Media/FGCU campus. He focuses on themes such as climate change, environmental issues, public security, and animal rights, often exploring topics like lawsuits, forestry, and animal rescue. Michael's work has been featured in prominent publications including The News-Press Media Group, Naples Daily News, and USA TODAY.
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By: Michael Braun
The final report by the National Transportation Safety Board on Flight 823, which crashed during an emergency landing on I-75 in Naples on Feb. 9, 2024, was released Thursday afternoon and pins the probable cause of the crash on corrosion in both engines to lead to lost of thrust and the ensuing crash landing.
By: Michael Braun
Two different first nests were reported Wednesday in Collier County — one by The Collier County Sea Turtle Protection Team on Barefoot Beach and another by Conservancy of Southwest Florida scientists on Keewaydin Island.
By: Michael Braun
Family members involved in a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from the 2024 fatal jet crash on I-75 in Naples are seeking to move their case to another judge who is handling a similar case from the same crash. Both suits were filed in 2025.
By: Michael Braun
Bueno's description of the DUI limit helps explain why the FHP's Elite DUI Squad and the Aggressive Driving Unit will be conducting “Operation Dry Streets” a specialized impaired driving enforcement initiative, from this Friday through Sunday, throughout 10 counties in Southwest Florida that are Troop F's region.
By: Michael Braun
Bonita Springs approved a zoning change for what the application calls a "data center." The application, however, also carries the data center label, which is not exactly describing the project. The application says that label was the only one that was appropriate. Confusion and concern has arisen from that label.
By: Michael Braun
When the Florida Department of Health in Lee County recently issued a water quality advisory for the Sanibel Causeway area that put the brakes on a special baptism event planned for Saturday at the beach by the Ocean Church in Estero.
By: Michael Braun
Since the start of May there have been six Florida panthers killed, likely by vehicle strike, Florida Wildlife Commission statistics show.
By: Michael Braun
Since May 1, that's six of the endangered species killed and 11 this year. All are suspected of being hit by a vehicle.
By: Michael Braun
The Dr. Carrie D. Robinson Center is returning as an official early voting and Election Day polling location for the 2026 primary and general elections to ensure accessibility for voters in the Dunbar community and surrounding area.
By: Michael Braun
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Fort Myers attorney Christopher "Chris" W. Crowley in a case involving freedom of speech and a political campaign between Crowley and State Attorney Amira Fox.
