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St. Lucie County has created Zones to facilitate the removal of debris following last weeks devastating tornadoes and flooding. -
The program can help people who lost full or part of their roof in Hurricane Milton. -
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. -
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.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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We talk to members of the Martin County Council on Aging about the 2-25 SAGE Awards and we'll learn about Impact 100 Martin and how they help Non Profits -
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
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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Over the next few days, leaders of the Catholic church from around the world will gather at the Vatican to mourn — and also, to prepare for the Conclave.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with journalist Maria Ressa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, about the Trump administration and press freedoms.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former US Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, about today's meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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The man remembered today at a funeral in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis, was once very different.
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Fueling Knowledge is a two-part series from the W-W-N-O and W-R-K-F podcast Sea Change, produced with Floodlight and the Louisiana Illuminator.
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Screenshot via YouTube/7 News AustraliaMeet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation. -
A world soccer tournament for 'grannies' has wrapped up. The annual event allows women from all over the world to show off and be appreciated for their athleticism. Some participants are well into their 70's and 80's.
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President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
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Jazz fest starts this weekend in New Orleans and one of its headliners is rapper Lil' Wayne who made it to the main stage with the Roots.
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