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Port St. Lucie Police do not currently suspect foul play. -
City to host two public meetings Nov. 19 on plans to improve safety and traffic flow -
More than 30 local businesses take part in pilot program hosted by TCCEED and St. Lucie Public Schools -
Used goods stores were under-performing and operating at a loss. -
Honorees recognized for excellence in education across all school levels
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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This week on In Focus, we are joined by Christina McIntosh of the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast. Together, we talk about the museum's deep history, how it connects kids with their families in a meaningful and educational way, and how they continue to grow. We also discuss their ongoing Festival of Giving event, which funnels support into the Treasure Coast's many non-profits. -
This week on In Focus, we sit down with Tania Ortega-Cowan of Vero Beach Opera. She walks through the highlights of the upcoming 2026 season, and shares with us how they scout for their talent within our community. Join us as we discuss the importance of art, why even skeptics should consider giving opera a try, and how this upcoming season will incorporate the vision of their new director.
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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Preparing Teachers for Every Challenge: Dr. Kimberly Zgonc on Education, Safety, and Student SuccessPreparing Teachers for Every Challenge -
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As Florida welcomes record-breaking tourism numbers, the hospitality industry faces a critical workforce shortage. In this episode of RiverTalk, host Kathleen Walter sits down with Indian River State College's Hospitality and Culinary Management department chair Professor Deborah Midkiff, along with students Megan Dipietro and Emily Day, to explore how The River is preparing the next generation of hospitality professionals. From hands-on culinary training to real-world experience in hotels and bakeries, discover what it takes to build a career in Florida's booming tourism industry. The conversation covers program offerings, industry trends, career opportunities on the Treasure Coast, and Professor Midkiff's holiday menu recommendations. Whether you're considering a career change or exploring post-graduation options, this episode offers valuable insights into one of Florida's most in-demand fields.
From The NPR Newsroom
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The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill to compel the Department of Justice to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance about whether the Justice Department's probe into Democrats' ties to Jeffrey Epstein will affect the potential release of the files.
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The House will vote Tuesday on a bill to release the Epstein files, the Epstein files reveal fractures in Trump's MAGA coalition, Saudi crown prince to will visit the White House Tuesday.
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President Trump scrambled his predecessor's plans to lift up American workers by generating clean energy jobs. Despite major policy shifts, Illinois is still trying to make that happen.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to ProPublica reporter Melissa Sanchez, who fact-checked the Trump administration's claims about a high-profile immigration raid in Chicago.
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Britain's government announced plans Monday to overhaul its asylum laws. Among the changes: making refugee status temporary and seizing high-value assets from asylum seekers.
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After taking a break for his mental health, Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is back with a new EP called "Survive." Leila Fadel talks with him about returning to the stage.
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Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty ImagesEven before the president's falling out with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., over the Epstein files, some Republicans questioned Trump's policy interpretation of what "America First" means. -
Alex Brandon/APSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the White House Tuesday, his first since the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents. -
NPR's A Martinez speaks with The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian, a former colleague of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi, about the Saudi crown prince's White House visit.
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