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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.
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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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Harrods, the iconic luxury department store, has become the latest British retailer to fall victim to a cyberattack.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to eliminate the Women, Peace and Security Act. He doesn't have the power to do so, but what is the act's goal, and what does this mean for women in combat roles?
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Lady Gaga fans are gathering in Rio as the singer prepares to play what promises to be the biggest concert of her career at the iconic Copacabana beach.
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We hear from Trump voters in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Colorado about what they think of the policies in the first 100 days of the Trump Presidency.
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The Trump administration has sent migrants it calls terrorists to an overseas prison for indefinite detention. To some, it echoes the U.S.'s detainment of "unlawful enemy combatants" after 9/11.
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One of events in San Antonio's Fiesta celebration is the Ford Mariachi Festival. Barges on the San Antonio River carry bands and/or dancers to entertain those dining at riverside restaurants.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Phil Hartmeyer, is a marine archaeologist at NOAA's Ocean Exploration program, about a mural discovered in the shipwreck of the USS Yorktown, which sunk during WWII.
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President Trump has directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls the move "blatantly unlawful."
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Sean Combs' federal trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy will begin in New York next week. What is he accused of, and what will the trial mean for the mogul and for hip-hop?
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The Tour of Lemons is an endurance car race with a major tweak: The cars can't cost more than $500. But teams can decorate them any way they like – a recent race included a Toyota topped with googly eyes.
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