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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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Starting on Saturday, December 7th, the Army Corps of Engineers began discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie River. -
Hurricane forecasters got it right when they predicted that 2024 had the ingredients necessary to fuel an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, but no one could have predicted just how historic the season would turn out to be.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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This week on In Focus, We'll recap events from the 2025 Regular session of the Florida Legislature. It’s not technically over yet. Until lawmakers and the Governor all agree on a budget. -
The Naturally PSL Stewardship Award program shines a spotlight on the extraordinary efforts of individuals and groups dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Port St. Lucie. Individuals, community organizations, school programs, volunteer groups, businesses, developers, youth and public entities are welcome to apply. This week on In Focus , we’ll Learn more and how to nominate and someone and apply.
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While Trump announces a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, residents report blasts over Indian-held Kashmir shortly after.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, about the significance of the Cardinals electing the first pope from the United States.
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Congressman Brendan Boyle on how the new pope affects American politics, on issues both in line and at odds with the Trump administration
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Sylvia Poggioli has covered several papal conclaves and the Vatican for decades. For this week's reporter's notebook, she reflects on what it's like to cover one of the most secretive institutions in the world.
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President Trump's idea to impose a tariff on films made outside the U.S. has been a hot topic all week in Hollywood. It's also put a spotlight on efforts to bring production back to California.
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In our latest installment of Cineplexity, NPR staffers discuss how much horror is too much for kids to watch in movies.
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Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
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President Trump says his first trip to Saudi Arabia in 2017 yielded big business deals. We look back to see how things worked out.
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Producer Vivien Schütz presents the story of Gina Velasquez, who progressively lost her vision due to an HIV/AIDS diagnosis decades ago.
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Two new studies hint at the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimps use rhythmic structures and complex call combinations to communicate.
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