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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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Every year, snowy owls fly from the Arctic to Boston's Logan Airport to find food. One man catches them and releases them far away to keep the owls and passengers safe.
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Before a rally in Michigan on Tuesday, President Trump signed actions to give automakers a break from some tariffs. NPR speaks with Macomb County Chief Executive Mark Hackel about the reprieve.
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When President Trump took office in 2017, it was a shock to the political system. But his first term looks downright tame compared to the first 100 days of Trump 2.0.
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Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesResearchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs warn that crucial medical research is in jeopardy unless the Trump administration reverses course on cuts. -
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Trump ally Steve Bannon about the president's agenda at home and abroad. -
Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images/Getty ImagesTrump promised a new "golden age" for the U.S. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished, with data showing the economy contracted in the first three months of the year. -
Arseni Khachaturan/Courtesy Metrograph PicturesDea Kulumbegashvili embedded for a year inside a maternity clinic for her new film, April, about an obstetrician in rural Georgia, as the country faces increased abortion restrictions. -
A comparison of Trump's first and second terms, Trump ally Steve Bannon discusses the president's first 100 days back in office, GOP tries to advance Trump bill with top policy priorities.
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Republicans are proposing big changes to the federal student loan system, which would affect repayment plans, Pell Grants and a way to hold colleges accountable if students don't repay their loans.
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People in Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.
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