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St. Lucie County has created Zones to facilitate the removal of debris following last weeks devastating tornadoes and flooding.
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The program can help people who lost full or part of their roof in Hurricane Milton.
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The tornado that killed six people in St. Lucie County lasted an agonizing 31 minutes. Another traveled about 70 miles after it appeared near Clewiston. “These are midwest-style tornadoes in South Florida," said one hurricane specialist.
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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.
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Still, some neighborhoods remained without power Monday, and neighborhoods with many severely damaged homes and business will take longer to recover.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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(L) Charlene Morris-Director of Mental Health at The Source, and Brenda Sposato-Grants and Events Coordinator; and Kirsi Johnson-SLC Environmental Programs Coordinator
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(L) Impact100 Martin President Maureen Cotter; SLC 4-H Program Specialist Terri Zuidema, SLC 4-H County Council President Emma Wickham, and SLC 4-H Youth Development Agent John Ferguson.
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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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.
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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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Kathleen Walter speaks with DR. Bruce Fraser about the world of Education innovation.
From The NPR Newsroom
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A judge declined to approve a settlement with the NCAA that would have allowed revenue sharing for college athletes. The sticking point is existing athletes who would have seen their roster spots cut.
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Pope Francis to be buried in Saint Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's basilica, in a break with tradition and sign of humility.
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President Zelensky cuts short a visit to South Africa after Russia launches an overnight attack on Kyiv.
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In the decades since the civil rights movement of the 1960s, many Americans have tried to use the model of protest to achieve their political goals. But do protests work?
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Plant libraries hold essential clues about climate change -- but with funding cuts aimed at research and education, their future is at stake.
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The Army has unveiled plans to require identical fitness tests for men and women in combat positions. The debate over women in combat is an old one.
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In the days since his death, Pope Francis has received widespread praise. But conservative Catholics in the United States have had some qualms about the style and substance of his papacy.
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The American Psychological Association has dropped the DEI requirements for training programs that it accredits. It's an example of reluctant compliance with President Trump's executive order.
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In Iran, a wave of arrests and harassment of women singers has swept the music industry. Some artists have found some fame by releasing music on social media. Authorities are tracking them down, too.
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As the Trump administration continues to flood the news cycles with its efforts to end to the war in Ukraine, NPR looks at the Kremlin's negotiating strategy.
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