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Indiantown High School, a technologically advanced public charter school focusing on college preparedness and career workforce education, welcomes incoming and current high school students to apply for the 2025–2026 school year. -
The same system that has produced torrential rains along the Gulf Coast is now moving toward Florida. This storm will affect the entire peninsula, but the highest rainfall will stay over South Florida, probably producing some flooding. -
The gubernatorial election in Florida isn’t until November 2026, but President Donald Trump on Thursday posted his preferred choice on Truth Social: U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds. -
It's an impact weather day across Florida as a strong cold front pushes through. The front will bring some storms to the Panhandle and North Florida and scattered showers to the southern half. Cold temperatures to end the week and will stay below average for several days. -
If you are prone to allergies buckle up! Hay fever season is getting a jump start after warm weather surges across Florida.
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RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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Fort Pierce, FL (April 23, 2025) - Indian River State College will receive $4 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to develop the Institute for Industrial Manufacturing and Production Training. Kathleen Walter Speaks with President Timothy Moore and Natalia Chekhovskaya, Executive Director of Advanced Manufacturing, PI and Director of the Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education, about the grant and programs that will be offered. -
Kathleen Walter spotlights the scientific Endeavors happening right here in our community at the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium hosted by the School of Science at the colleges William and Helen Thomas STEM Center. -
Indian River State College announced the launch of its comprehensive brand evolution, including the introduction of its new moniker, "The River." Kathleen Walter speaks with Jenna Bluedorm about how this strategic rebranding initiative represents a transformative milestone that aligns the College's public image with the exceptional educational experience it delivers while honoring its deep-rooted connection to the waterways that have shaped the region's identity and future.
From The NPR Newsroom
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President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
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Jazz fest starts this weekend in New Orleans and one of its headliners is rapper Lil' Wayne who made it to the main stage with the Roots.
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Many of New York's bodegas (convenience stores) feature popular residents -- cats. They help keep vermin out and invite customers in. They are popular on Instagram, but they are not legal.
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This week, President Trump seemed to take a softer tone when asked about the trade war with China. Here are four takeaways from week 14 in our continued look at Trump's first 100 days in office.
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Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei from NPR's Throughline talk with Daniel Tichenor, a professor of political science at the University of Oregon, about the origins of the Alien Enemies Act.
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NPR has been receiving tips about detentions at the Ambassador Bridge in Michigan. An inquiry by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., revealed more that 200 detentions this year, including American children.
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Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
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The supernatural movie Sinners has become a hit at the box office -- and caused a stir about director Ryan Cooger's deal with Warner Bros.
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Shprinzy Friedman/Shprinzy FriedmanShlissel challah is a special loaf baked the first sabbath after Passover. We trace the modern route by which the bread has spread beyond the ultra-orthodox world to everyday Jewish bakers. -
As the Vatican prepares to memorialize Pope Francis with a funeral Mass on Saturday, it is also planning a conclave to elect the next pope. Here are some of the key figures and themes emerging.
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