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In a major victory for Florida tomato growers, the U.S. Commerce Department has announced that it's withdrawing from a 2019 agreement that had suspended an antidumping investigation into fresh tomato imports from Mexico. -
Alligators have a crucial role in Florida's ecology. But during the breeding season, female alligators become more aggressive to protect their nests — which can lead to dangerous encounters. WLRN's Ammy Sanchez spoke with Wildlife Expert Joe Wasilewski about the risks involved. -
The organization's executive director says local libraries, museums and other art organizations are at risk because of these cuts. -
A small plane has crashed in South Florida near a major interstate highway and railroad tracks. Three people are feared dead, according to unconfirmed reports. -
This comes after widespread opposition last year to a plan dubbed the "Great Outdoors Initiative" by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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A vibrant event to celebrate art culture, and education that brings together communities from all walks of life to experience Zora’s legacy. This event not only honors the profound literary works of Zora Neale Hurston but also serves as a platform to empower the youth and promote cultural understanding.zoramuseumfoundation.com -
Audubon of Martin County educates and empowers its members and the public through clear, straightforward communication of advocacy issues affecting our shared environment.
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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Former NPR senior European correspondent Sylvia Poggioli, who covered Rome for many years and covered Pope Francis, discusses news of the pope's death at age 88.
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In its latest crackdown, Iran's authorities are targeting female singers who have released their music on social media
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Protesters gathered at hundreds of locations across the U.S. on Saturday to demonstrate against the Trump administration and its policies.
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NPR speaks with SCOTUSblog reporter Amy Howe about the Supreme Court order to temporarily stop the Trump administration from deporting more Venezuelan detainees under the Alien Enemies Act.
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An Israeli investigation found "professional failures" occurred in last month's killing of 15 Palestinian medics by Israeli forces in southern Gaza.
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NPR speaks with Kim Daniels, director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, about what Pope Francis has meant to U.S. Catholics.
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The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act in an uncharacteristic middle-of-the-night order on Saturday.
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The Trump administration has threatened to stop brokering peace talks between Russian and Ukraine if progress isn't made soon, raising anxiety in Ukraine after a string of deadly Russian attacks.
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Pope Francis has died at 88. He was one of the most popular pontiffs in decades, forcing the church to turn its attention back to the poor and disenfranchised and to clean up corrupt Vatican finances.
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Father Tim Kesicki, former head of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, joins us for a look at the pope's life.
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