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The first significant front of the season sweeps through Florida this week, bringing stable weather that will be good for recovery efforts. -
Still, some neighborhoods remained without power Monday, and neighborhoods with many severely damaged homes and business will take longer to recover. -
Hurricane center is watching two areas of development, however things remain calm for now. -
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Saint Lucie County Communications Director Erick Gill confirmed that at least four people were killed in the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village in Fort Pierce/Lakewood Park from the tornadoes that ripped through the Treasure Coast yesterday.
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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.
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Faulty DNA tests being used in criminal cases in Texas could impact more than 1,000 cases. Under some circumstances, these tests were incorrectly coming back as insufficient DNA to test.
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A group of U.S. vets and lawmakers are leading an effort to get clinical trials up and running in for a potent psychoactive drug called Ibogaine.
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How are young Catholics thinking about the American Catholic church during the papal transition. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to the hosts of American Magazine's Jesuitical podcast.
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Small businesses are scrambling to figure out the cost of tariffs. Most are passing on some of the cost to American customers.
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David Grizzle, the Chief Operating Officer and head of air traffic control for the FAA during the Obama administration, talks about current air traffic issues.
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The papal conclave is underway at the Vatican. NPR religion correspondent breaks down what's happening.
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Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them, so a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
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L.A. County has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis A due to a spike in cases over the past year and data showing an increase in wastewater. Health officials aren't sure what's behind the rise in cases.
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A school district in Skowhegan, Maine, is reeling from newly announced cuts for federally funded mental health services, which are especially difficult to access in rural areas.
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India's airstrikes in Pakistan are its deepest attacks into Pakistani territory in more than 50 years.
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