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The grant from Governor DeSantis' Rural Infrastructure Fund enables the critical first phase of "Okee-One" project, which is set to transform Okeechobee's economy. -
The planned protest was one of a slew across the U.S. and South Florida at businesses associated with Tesla, the company led by Musk, in response to the billionaire's work with the Trump administration in cutting federal funding and the workforce. -
Rain chances increase for the first half of the week, but not everyone will get the much-needed rain. The drought persists. -
Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection. The budget airline said this week that its parent, Spirit Aviation Holdings, exited Chapter 11 after finalizing debt restructuring. -
A house collapsed, and a trail of damage followed after a tornado traveled over Seminole County in Central Florida on Monday morning.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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Hear readings by outstanding members of our local writing groups, followed by our headline event, Mothers and Daughters, featuring three extraordinary voices of American poetry, including Cathy Smith Bowers, a former North Carolina Poet Laureate, Sarah Freligh, of Rochester, New York, and Tina Mozelle Braziel, from Remlap, Alabama. -
We talk to members of the Martin County Council on Aging about the 2-25 SAGE Awards and we'll learn about Impact 100 Martin and how they help Non Profits
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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Kathleen Walter speaks with DR. Bruce Fraser about the world of Education innovation. -
Join host Kathleen Walter on Rivertalk as she interviews Dean Stephanie Etter of Indian River State College about the institution's comprehensive approach to education beyond traditional academics. Dean Etter discusses Indian River State College’s innovative employer training programs, leadership academies, and strategic partnerships for workforce development, alongside efforts to support adult learners pursuing GED credentials and ESL students developing practical job skills. The conversation also addresses the critical issue of teacher shortages, highlighting the College’s initiatives to prepare educators for K-12 settings while balancing teaching theory with classroom management skills—offering listeners valuable insights into how the college is creating accessible educational pathways that respond to evolving community and workforce needs. -
Kathleen Walter talks with Rebecca Shearer, Chief Retention Officer, about the Indian River State College Promise program.
From The NPR Newsroom
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Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist, about how the Netflix show Adolescence depicts the struggles of young boys.
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While Texas keeps adding dozens of confirmed measles cases every week, health officials and state representatives are raising the alarm over CDC cuts that could hinder efforts to end the outbreak.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kim Aris, son of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, about her imprisonment and why he's advocating for her release.
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A federal judge ruled that Alabama cannot prosecute people who cross state lines to help someone get abortion care.
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The Justice Department lawyers defending the president's executive orders are struggling to answer questions and correct the record in front of judges.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rana Foroohar, a columnist for the Financial Times, about President Trump's goal with tariffs.
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Proposed federal funding cuts to universities would have sweeping consequences that would impact local economies, scientific research and the institutions themselves.
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NPR's Brian Mann and North Country Public Radio's David Sommerstein head into the high country for a spring picnic surrounded by sun -- and snow.
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Rights groups say 1,900 people were detained in weekend protests over the arrest of the opposition presidential candidate.
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