Latest from the WQCS Newsroom
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Officials hope fare-free transit will boost ridership, reduce costs, and improve access to transportation -
Marine Resources Council adds new salinity metric as overall conditions hold steady across most basins -
Authorities say the 62-year-old gunman shot himself after taking a woman hostage during the incident -
Event brought residents together to recognize service members ahead of Veterans Day -
The VITA program provides free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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This week on In Focus, we sit down with Tania Ortega-Cowan of Vero Beach Opera. She walks through the highlights of the upcoming 2026 season, and shares with us how they scout for their talent within our community. Join us as we discuss the importance of art, why even skeptics should consider giving opera a try, and how this upcoming season will incorporate the vision of their new director. -
This week on In Focus, we are joined by the folks of the Fort Pierce Art Club to learn about the club's rich history on the Treasure Coast, how they bring the community together with art, and more. Join them for their Magnificent Miniature Masterpieces event on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 to see unique 3x3 inch canvas paintings made by local talent!
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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Get Ready for Fall 2025 Commencement! -
As Florida welcomes record-breaking tourism numbers, the hospitality industry faces a critical workforce shortage. In this episode of RiverTalk, host Kathleen Walter sits down with Indian River State College's Hospitality and Culinary Management department chair Professor Deborah Midkiff, along with students Megan Dipietro and Emily Day, to explore how The River is preparing the next generation of hospitality professionals. From hands-on culinary training to real-world experience in hotels and bakeries, discover what it takes to build a career in Florida's booming tourism industry. The conversation covers program offerings, industry trends, career opportunities on the Treasure Coast, and Professor Midkiff's holiday menu recommendations. Whether you're considering a career change or exploring post-graduation options, this episode offers valuable insights into one of Florida's most in-demand fields. -
In 1959, Indian River Junior College opened in a single building in Fort Pierce. Today, Indian River State College serves nearly 24,000 students across five campuses in four counties—and it's become a model of educational excellence and innovation.
From The NPR Newsroom
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A flea market is Florida is feeling the effects of immigration enforcement as it's lost at least 30% of its customers.
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Two years ago, California launched an experiment that lets judges order people with psychotic illness into care. Some counties are emphasizing something else the law enabled: "relentless outreach."
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Moderate Democrats made a political calculation to end the shutdown but try to keep health care in the spotlight.
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Author Justinian Huang talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about his new book Lucky Seed, about the Sun family's quest to ensure a male heir to their wealth.
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Hundreds of flights have been cancelled for safety during the shutdown as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay.
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An award-winning children's picture book, Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola, turns 50. The story about a grandma witch with her magically full pot of pasta still finds new audiences — even on TikTok.
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Ireland's new president is an outspoken left-winger, whose landslide win shook the country's political establishment. NPR profiles Catherine Connolly, the republic's 10th head of state.
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John Cleary, who was one of 9 people wounded during protests at Kent State in May of 1970, has died at the age of 74.
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Veterans Correspondent Quil Lawrence had been interviewing Iraq vet Dave Carlson for 10 years. His journey from war to prison to redemption is the subject of the podcast Carlson's War, excerpted here.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says one of the first orders of business once Congress is back will be swearing in Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to replace her father in Congress.
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