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Some storms could affect parts of Florida as a strong front moves through on Monday. This cold front will open the gates for a cold air mass that could be the coldest in 2 years for parts of South Florida. -
The coldest air of the season is coming to Florida with several impulses of arctic air that will drop the temperatures by a lot! -
The state has contracted out with Maryland-based Trinity Education Group on the project. -
Why did the turtle cross the runway? Reports of planes colliding with wildlife increasing in FloridaLast year, Florida plane strikes with all species reached the highest number in the FAA database’s history, which stretches back to 1990, at 1,717 reports. So far, this year’s count is 833, of which nearly all are birds – an expectation in the aviation industry. -
Winter is in full swing and so are the weather risks that go along with the colder weather. Make sure you are ready for Old Man Winter this season.
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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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In 2016, thieves robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in Paris and made away with about $10 million in jewelry. The alleged thieves were caught and their trial began this week.
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Poll finds most disapprove of how Trump is handling economy, NPR analysis shows Trump has taken action against more than 100 people and institutions, Columbia University student speaks from detention.
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Facing financial headwinds, budget carrier Avelo Airlines struck a deal to operate deportation flights for ICE. Now it's facing a backlash from customers and politicians.
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A tattoo shop in Ohio helps trauma and abuse survivors reclaim their bodies by transforming scars into beautiful tattooed art
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An unprecedented power outage hit Spain, as well parts of Portugal and southern France on Monday. Power has almost fully returned Tuesday, but the cause of the outage remains unclear.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with senior research engineer Jonathan Snodgrass at Texas A&M University about the safety of power grids after three countries in Europe experienced blackouts.
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NPR speaks with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student protester who showed up for his final interview to become a U.S. citizen and was arrested. He's being held in a Vermont detention center.
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Now that the start date of the papal conclave has been set for May 7, NPR walks through who'll be there and how they'll be electing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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The U.S. is the world's largest coffee consumer, but grows only about 1% of it. Some coffee-growing countries could be hit with steep tariffs, and U.S. coffee roasters are trying to figure things out.
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An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Trump's approval rating when it comes to the economy is lower than it's ever been — just 39%. How are voters feeling about other aspects of his leadership?
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