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Some storms could affect parts of Florida as a strong front moves through on Monday. This cold front will open the gates for a cold air mass that could be the coldest in 2 years for parts of South Florida. -
The coldest air of the season is coming to Florida with several impulses of arctic air that will drop the temperatures by a lot! -
The state has contracted out with Maryland-based Trinity Education Group on the project. -
Why did the turtle cross the runway? Reports of planes colliding with wildlife increasing in FloridaLast year, Florida plane strikes with all species reached the highest number in the FAA database’s history, which stretches back to 1990, at 1,717 reports. So far, this year’s count is 833, of which nearly all are birds – an expectation in the aviation industry. -
Winter is in full swing and so are the weather risks that go along with the colder weather. Make sure you are ready for Old Man Winter this season.
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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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The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.
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President Trump's team is expected to soon preview his first budget proposal. We explain what parts matter.
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The U.S. will start collecting import fees on small packages from China, much of which comes from Chinese e-commerce sites. Consumers are panicking.
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While Broadway's box office is approaching pre-pandemic levels, fewer shows are making money, so the showcase of the national Tony broadcast is an invaluable marketing tool.
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Chinatowns across the nation are vibrant, cultural and economic centers for Asian Americans, tourists and residents alike. How are they faring with the Trump administration's steep tariffs?
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In the first big shake-up of his inner circle, President Trump said he's nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz as his UN ambassador.
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Crawfish frog numbers are on decline due to habitat loss. But scientists in Indiana are working to return species to a historic site.
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Scientists are using the video game Minecraft to study how humans learn, perfecting a classic Roman pasta dish with science, and a possible reason why more young people are getting colorectal cancer.
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Tariffs on foreign timber and an executive order suspending environmental regulations could revive a domestic logging industry. But it's unclear if the economics will support exploitation of forests.
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A record 18 million Australians are registered to vote in Saturday's national election. And for the first time, Millennials and Gen-Z will overtake Baby Boomers to form the dominant voting bloc.
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