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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. -
"FHP cannot effectively retain troopers or recruit troopers." -
Former CFO Jimmy Patronis and former state lawmaker Randy Fine have won special elections to fill vacant seats in reliably Republican strongholds. -
The grant from Governor DeSantis' Rural Infrastructure Fund enables the critical first phase of "Okee-One" project, which is set to transform Okeechobee's economy.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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As the Trump administration doubles down on immigration enforcement, immigrants in South Florida are fearful of arrest and deportation. In response, immigrant advocates are helping immigrants understand their rights. -
The Rappaport Center Speaker Series presents Juliette Kayyem on February 13th.
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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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. -
Kathleen Walter speaks with DR. Bruce Fraser about the world of Education innovation. -
Join host Kathleen Walter on Rivertalk as she interviews Dean Stephanie Etter of Indian River State College about the institution's comprehensive approach to education beyond traditional academics.
From The NPR Newsroom
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The Academy Awards added a new category that recognizes stunt design. We talk to a veteran stunt coordinator about the long road to recognition for stunt professionals.
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On campuses nationwide, students are saying that the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on antisemitism have caused a chilling effect on speech and political activity.
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Not long ago, a Czech record company was making its money producing harmless pop songs for the eastern bloc. Now they're helping facilitate the world's newfound addiction for vinyl records.
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Usually when the stock market goes down, the bond market thrives. But the bond market has been struggling.
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Amid the recent news of a U.S. citizen being asked to turn over his phone to authorities at a border crossing, Sophia Cope of the Electronic Frontier Foundation has tips on digital civil liberties.
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A small community-focused arts and culture center in San Francisco's Chinatown is reeling from the combined effects of being dropped, ghosted and confused by three major federal funding bodies.
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NPR's Mia Venkat explains to All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro who the internet has been talking about all week.
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Amy Sherald, who painted former First Lady Michelle Obama's portrait in 2018, has a major survey of her work opening this week at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
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The award-winning composer and lyricist William Finn died this week. He's best known for "Falsettos" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
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A new study shows that like humans, crows can recognize geometric regularity, making them the first nonhuman animal known to have this ability.
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