Latest from the WQCS Newsroom
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Senate Bill 686 speeds up the conversion of agricultural land for development by replacing the traditional rezoning process -
Treasure Coast Hospice will host two relaxed gatherings in Stuart and Fort Pierce for people who are grieving this season -
The city is targeting flood-prone areas with drainage improvements and technology to help crews respond to rising water, while urging residents to prioritize safety during heavy rain. -
A Cleveland Clinic Martin Health pediatrician says to expect early wake-ups and go easy -
IRSC’s Jon Bell explains the glowing contrails that appear over the Treasure Coast during twilight launches.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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On this week's special extended episode of In Focus, presented by IRSC Public Media, we sit down with Steven Giordano and Shannon Martin. Voters will decide between the two candidates who are running for mayor of Port St. Lucie.Martin is the incumbent and currently serves as Mayor of Port St. Lucie. Giordano is challenging her seat as mayor.As part of WQCS' election coverage, we sat down with both candidates to learn about their positions on core issues facing the city, including: Amendment 3, growth, infrastructure, traffic, public safety and more.Together, we'll talk about their plan to carry Port St. Luce into the next four years, and what they hope to have accomplished by the end of their term. -
This week on In Focus, presented by IRSC Public Media, we speak with Melanie Trewyn of Remember for Change. The local nonprofit works to prevent drunk and impaired driving. Its founders established the organization in memory of their daughter, who was killed in a crash caused by a drunk driver.We also speak with Gabby McHenry of FAU Harbor Branch, a local research institution that provides opportunities for the public to learn about the Treasure Coast and its waterways. The discussion explores the region's aquatic ecosystems and the research team's work collecting data on local waters.
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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You’ve worked hard, overcome challenges, and earned every bit of this celebration. Indian River State College is proud to honor our 2026 graduates during a week filled with inspiration, recognition, and River pride. -
IRSC celebrates National Apprenticeship Week -
From The NPR Newsroom
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Fresh off a six-night residency at Las Vegas's Sphere, Carín León is proving that even the toughest hombres have a soft spot — and a song for every wound.
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A publishing dispute has highlighted the issue of recusals by Supreme Court justices. We take a look at the court's policy and its impact.
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Two weeks before Election Day, some state officials are preparing for the possibility of interference in their elections by the federal government.
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Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body.
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The alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house has revived discussions on college campuses. We talked to some men who have been thinking and writing about this.
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Stop AAPI hate has been tracking hate acts against Asian-Americans for years. researchers say that perpetrators are increasingly using anti-immigrant language mirroring Trump administration rhetoric.
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The practice known as "free birth" — giving birth at home without a midwife — carries severe risks. But social media influencers are bringing attention and followers to the practice.
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Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is campaigning in the GOP stronghold of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, an area that hasn't voted for a Democrat in Congress in over a decade.
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The Mississippi Attorney General says use of force was justified when a toddler died during a police shooting in June.
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Two people — an eco-evangelist and an engineer — are taking different approaches to support the same critical ingredient in the Chesapeake Bay: oysters.
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