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WGCU Public Media is Southwest Florida’s source for PBS and NPR. WGCU provides quality programming 24-hours a day and is a trusted storyteller, teacher, theater, library and traveling companion. As a member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU’s mission is to provide educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community. Serving seven counties (one-fifth of the state of Florida) with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels, two HD radio channels, and one subcarrier, WGCU delivers national and international programming and develops, produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational local programs to the Southwest Florida community.
WGCU Public Media is Southwest Florida’s source for PBS and NPR, and a member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University. WGCU provides quality programming 24 hours a day and is a trusted storyteller, teacher, theater, library and traveling companion.Serving all or part of 12 counties in south and Southwest Florida with five distinct digital TV channels, three radio services, and multiple digital media platforms, WGCU delivers national and international programming, as well as develops and produces award-winning relevant, informative and educational local content.
WGCU is a member of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN), whose member stations stay on the air during serious weather events or other emergencies to keep citizens up to date on news and safety information.
WGCU’s broadcast programs, along with community and education initiatives, make public media vital to Southwest Florida. In addition, WGCU is reaching beyond its service area to the country and the world through its website and app.
WGCU continues to receive national, state and local awards for its locally produced television and radio content.
WGCU, virtual channel 30, is a Public Broadcasting Service member television station licensed to Fort Myers, Florida, United States, and also serving Naples and Cape Coral. Owned by Florida Gulf Coast University, it is a sister station to National Public Radio member WGCU-FM. The two stations share studios on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus in Fort Myers and transmitter facilities in unincorporated southern Charlotte County.
WGCU Public Media is a member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University located on campus. Federal Tax ID # 65-0403969.Facebook Twitter 💝Donate