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Researchers are discovering that a toxin found in cyanobacteria also known as blue-green algae, could increase the risk of degenerative nerve diseases like ALS and possibly even Alzheimer’s. -
Indiantown High School, a technologically advanced public charter school focusing on college preparedness and career workforce education, welcomes incoming and current high school students to apply for the 2025–2026 school year. -
The same system that has produced torrential rains along the Gulf Coast is now moving toward Florida. This storm will affect the entire peninsula, but the highest rainfall will stay over South Florida, probably producing some flooding. -
The gubernatorial election in Florida isn’t until November 2026, but President Donald Trump on Thursday posted his preferred choice on Truth Social: U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds. -
It's an impact weather day across Florida as a strong cold front pushes through. The front will bring some storms to the Panhandle and North Florida and scattered showers to the southern half. Cold temperatures to end the week and will stay below average for several days.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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April is volunteer month, with April 20 – 26 designated as 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Week. This week, We talk to some St. Lucie County 4h Members. -
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…
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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Jordan Strauss/Invision/APIn 2016, thieves robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in Paris and made away with about $10 million in jewelry. The suspects, whom the French press have dubbed "grandpa robbers," are now on trial. -
Many Democrats feel anxious about the state of democracy and the economy. NPR asks Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey about what Democrats are doing to fight back.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, about the differences in President Trump's second-term agenda from his first term.
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Poll finds most disapprove of how Trump is handling economy, NPR analysis shows Trump has taken action against more than 100 people and institutions, Columbia University student speaks from detention.
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Facing financial headwinds, budget carrier Avelo Airlines struck a deal to operate deportation flights for ICE. Now it's facing a backlash from customers and politicians.
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A tattoo shop in Ohio helps trauma and abuse survivors reclaim their bodies by transforming scars into beautiful tattooed art
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An unprecedented power outage hit Spain, as well parts of Portugal and southern France on Monday. Power has almost fully returned Tuesday, but the cause of the outage remains unclear.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with senior research engineer Jonathan Snodgrass at Texas A&M University about the safety of power grids after three countries in Europe experienced blackouts.
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Leila Fadel/NPRSpeaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise." -
Now that the start date of the papal conclave has been set for May 7, NPR walks through who'll be there and how they'll be electing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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