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Vanilla: The Flavor of Florida’s Future

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03/31/2025

Southwest Florida In Focus

Vanilla: The Flavor of Florida’s Future

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Join Sandra Viktorova and the WGCU News team for the latest episode of Southwest Florida In Focus.

Citrus greening and hurricanes have been some of the obstacles that has forced Florida’s Citrus Industry to be in a spiraling nosedive. Could adding a little sweetness to Florida’s agriculture be part of the solution? The University of Florida has been testing to see if Vanilla could be a viable substitute for Florida farmers. Dr. Jacylyn Kropp and Dr. Xingbo Wu explain.

03/31/2025

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Unraveling the landscape of Florida Politics

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Helping Snowbirds Save Money

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What Happens to Florida without a Property Tax?

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Vanilla: The Flavor of Florida’s Future

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Toxic Toads: On the Hunt for Invasive Invaders

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Is RSW’s Terminal Expansion Finally Taking Flight?

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The Fight to Protect Social Security & Medicaid

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FGCU is Building Better Athletes with NIL

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Why are Florida Homeowners Facing an Insurance Rate Increase

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Massive Red Tide Bloom Takes Over SWFL

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Southwest Florida In Focus | Episode 119 | Jan. 17 2025

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