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The tornado that killed six people in St. Lucie County lasted an agonizing 31 minutes. Another traveled about 70 miles after it appeared near Clewiston. “These are midwest-style tornadoes in South Florida," said one hurricane specialist. -
The first significant front of the season sweeps through Florida this week, bringing stable weather that will be good for recovery efforts. -
Still, some neighborhoods remained without power Monday, and neighborhoods with many severely damaged homes and business will take longer to recover. -
Hurricane center is watching two areas of development, however things remain calm for now. -
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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This week we’ll talk to the president of an orginisation in Port St. Lucie with the mission of promoting the interests of business women and serving the community in an effective way. Each year the group hosts a spring Fashion Show with a unique theme… -
A Service of Music featuring:Good Friday OrchestraGood Friday ChoirMarguerite Krull, mezzo-sopranoRachel Carter Murphy, sopranoJill A. Truax, conductor
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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wildpixel/Getty ImagesWith the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine. -
Pope Francis was the first pontiff from Latin America. He formed a strong bond with Latino Catholics in the U.S., who saw in him a humble spiritual leader and potent political advocate.
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Mexico has been in shock over the discovery of a ranch that was apparently used by cartels for training recruits. Family members of missing people say they found bones and makeshift cremation ovens.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of private Signal chats and the turmoil inside the Pentagon.
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Shein and Temu, two China-based retailers famous for very cheap products, say they will raise their prices because of Trump's trade policy.
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Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to streamline the State Department by eliminating 132 offices and about 700 jobs, including positions focused on promoting democracy and human rights.
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NPR speaks to Rep. Troy Carter, who visited a detention center in his home state Louisiana with a Democratic delegation to meet Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil and others recently detained by ICE.
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Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty ImagesElon Musk says he'll cut back his work with the federal government to one to two days per week. He said demand for Teslas is still strong, despite protests and plunging sales. -
Yiddish, the historic language of Jews in Europe and Russia, was once nearly extinguished. But now Jews drawn to the language for different reasons are keeping Yiddish alive.
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