
Topher Forhecz
Topher is a reporter at WGCU News.
He formerlyfreelanced forWNYC in New York City. He holds a master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
Email: tforhecz@wgcu.org
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA recently launched a campaign warning Hendry County residents that local primate breeding facilities...
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A Sarasota-based medical marijuana company is developing a patch containing a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. The company – Alternative Medic...
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This year’s legislative session will look at a number of bills involving medical marijuana. The state created an outline for its initial medical...
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The Lee Memorial Health System is changing its policies for providing free and discounted medical care for the area’s uninsured. The policy shift moves...
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The Florida Department of Health announced Monday which five nurseries will participate in the state’s first medical marijuana program. This is a step...
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A Florida Congressman filed a bill recently that expands tax incentives for citrus growers. The bill has bipartisan support from Florida House members...
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Opioid deaths in Manatee County are on track to double by the end of the year. County officials believe this spike is the result of Florida’s crack down...
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Gov. Rick Scott’s Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding met at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers on Tuesday. The governor said the...
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is asking for almost $8 million from the state legislature for its crime labs. Half of that money is to keep...
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The Florida Department of Health laid out how much a new medical marijuana program could cost Monday. The agency would oversee the program if voters...