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Saint Lucie County Communications Director Erick Gill confirmed that at least four people were killed in the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village in Fort Pierce/Lakewood Park from the tornadoes that ripped through the Treasure Coast yesterday. -
Residents are urged to complete their hurricane preps as Milton will start to indirectly affect western central Florida on Tuesday. -
Milton is a dangerous Category 5 hurricane. Floridians need to finalize preps by Wednesday. -
Floridians are urged to prepare for another hurricane as Milton is forecast to impact the state next week. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a major hurricane to impact some parts of the State.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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We'll look at actions taken in Tallahassee this week and how they effect the Treasure Coast. -
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.
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. -
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.
From The NPR Newsroom
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Stephen Smith/APThe number of American children and teenagers in juvenile detention has sharply declined over the last few decades, but as overall numbers decrease, data shows Black and Native American youth are far more likely to be incarcerated than white children. -
The newest "Fatal Fury" fighting game will include a curious choice of playable characters, including soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, a Swedish DJ and the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
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A Russian biology researcher at Harvard Medical School tried returning to the U.S. from France two months. She's been in a detention facility since and is fighting possible deportation.
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India announced it was closing a border with Pakistan, downgrading its diplomatic ties and suspending a crucial water treaty following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.
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Human activity like cutting down forests and pushing out predators have allowed coyotes to thrive across the Great Plains. Agriculture sectors worry about losing livestock to coyotes.
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Under the new Trump administration, some states are reviving plans to require adults to prove they are working in order to get Medicaid. When Arkansas did this in 2018, 18,000 people lost coverage.
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On the eve of an election, the threat and the impact of tariffs and the fallout with Canada's nearest and formerly closest ally hovers over every discussion.
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This weekend on the border of Florida and Alabama, people will compete in the annual mullet toss across state lines. This is the mullet fish, not the hairstyle.
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On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Brett Goldstein of Ted Lassotells us how empathy has filtered into his work with age.
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