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Despite smoking rates dropping, Florida's local health officials think it could be lower through school policies and strategy updates. -
The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office and the FBI said they prevented a mass shooting planned by a Loxahatchee man, who possessed 18 firearms, 12,000 rounds of ammunition, two-way radios and law enforcement officer uniforms. -
A weekly review has been released. About ninety-four percent of Florida is under a drought, with new extreme drought spots in parts of Central Florida. -
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. The award is part of more than $14.5 million in funding distributed statewide to support infrastructure improvements and workforce training initiatives. -
The drought is showing signs of expansion across the Panhandle, the only area that is not currently experiencing a drought. At the same time, other parts of the Peninsula have received only a fraction of the average rainfall so far this year—time to conserve water even more.
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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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From The NPR Newsroom
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Hayden was appointed by then-President Obama in 2016 and was the first woman and first African American to serve in the role.
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Jose Luis Magana/AP/FR159526 APThe head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, has been replaced. The shake up comes weeks before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. -
The moment a new pope is elected, what we know about Pope Leo XIV, the U.S. and China hold trade talks over the weekend.
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People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. Those from the United States were not disappointed.
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Janinna Sesa worked alongside Pope Leo XIV in Chiclayo, Peru from 2015 until 2023. She spoke with NPR about his leadership in times of crisis.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, who attended seminary with Pope Leo XIV.
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President Trump said he is appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to be acting U.S. attorney in Washington DC. This is after the president pulled his controversial first pick for the job, Ed Martin.
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Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul the country's aging air traffic control system — a proposal that's being met with both applause and skepticism.
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Catholics worldwide have a new spiritual leader: Pope Leo XIV. He's the first pontiff ever from the United States. What else do we know about the new pope?
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The first American Pope was born and raised in the Chicago area, and Catholics there are elated with the election of Pope Leo XIV.
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