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Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection. The budget airline said this week that its parent, Spirit Aviation Holdings, exited Chapter 11 after finalizing debt restructuring. -
A house collapsed, and a trail of damage followed after a tornado traveled over Seminole County in Central Florida on Monday morning. -
The Indian River State College Veterans Center of Excellence invites veterans and their families to discover new passions and purpose at its upcoming Hobbies & Volunteerism Fair. The event will be held on Friday, March 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 500 NW California Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. -
Lawmakers passed a bill two years ago that would make Florida high schools start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools no earlier than 8 a.m. starting in 2026. -
Some isolated spots received slight relief from the drought courtesy of the low pressure that dissected the state earlier this week. Can we expect more soon?
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RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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. Our Guest today is Dr Prashanth Pilly, associate Vice Provost at Indian River State College Dr. Pilly is leading efforts to prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow through Innovative Career and Technical education programs. -
In this episode of RiverTalk, host Kathleen Walter interviews Lou Caprino and Rick Sterl about the Private Sector Institute at Indian River State College. The program focuses on developing customized workforce training solutions for businesses, with a particular emphasis on emergency services and professional development. Caprino and Sterl discuss how the institute bridges skills gaps by bringing together experts from academia, safety, and industry to create targeted training programs for local employers. -
Today on RIVER Talk, we're exploring how the college's comprehensive resources are making a difference in student lives, with a special focus on the Student Wellness Center, housed in Building U on the Fort Pierce campus. This center has evolved to become a cornerstone of student support, offering integrated care that addresses emotional, physical, and social well-being – all under one roof.
From The NPR Newsroom
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Francis was revered by millions of Catholics worldwide, but his appeal was felt far beyond the church. To hear more we've turned to our correspondents in the Middle East, Africa and South America.
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A new push by the Trump administration for more coal production is getting mixed reviews in West Virginia, where the majority of electricity is produced by coal and expensive for many residents.
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When bats swarm out of caves in the thousands, they almost never crash into each other. Why?
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In the late 1980s, Stephanie Garber was driving through downtown Silver Spring, Md., when a large pickup truck hit her car. A woman swooped in to offer her a cup of tea and compassion.
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Self-reliance is a core American trait. And men in particular embrace it. So how do you offer help to someone who doesn't think they need it?
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Many Hungarians are worried about Prime Minister Victor Orban's concentration of power and moves to ban protests.
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Catholics who grew up in the faith under Francis reflect on his tenure as pope.
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A group called the "Brave Souls" plunge into icy river waters each week -- a podcast about them is a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to find himself in controversy. He shared details with his wife and brother minutes after being updated on the Yemen strikes by a senior military official.
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