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Police investigating after fishermen report discovery under Twin Bridges -
Final selection expected within five weeks after interviews with law enforcement leaders from Florida and beyond -
Residents and businesses on SE Central Parkway advised to boil tap water for at least one minute before use -
Commission approves renewal for John Titkanich in close 3-2 vote amid debate over communication and leadership
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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Joining us this week on In Focus is Ken Grudens and Melissa DePriest of the Indian River Land Trust. With a storied history in land conservation, the group shares with us the rigorous process they have for protecting the lagoon and surrounding lands, and how those lands are utilized by the public. They also discuss their upcoming living classroom project, which is set to define environmental education in the Treasure Coast. Their benefit event is slated for Nov. 6. -
Today on In Focus, we speak with Gabby McHenry of FAU Harbor Branch, a research hub here on the Treasure Coast. The Harbor Branch is more than people in lab coats, though, its a community outreach organization dedicated to connecting locals with the amazing ecosystems which surround them. Gabby shares with us the many ways they go about doing that, including their upcoming Lagoon Science Festival, slated for Oct. 25.
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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Get Ready for Fall 2025 Commencement! -
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. -
In 1959, Indian River Junior College opened in a single building in Fort Pierce. Today, Indian River State College serves nearly 24,000 students across five campuses in four counties—and it's become a model of educational excellence and innovation.
From The NPR Newsroom
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Companies have begun using AI to interview potential employees, and a new study shows a number of job candidates may prefer being interviewed by AI.
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The AI entertainment landscape is starting to shift, with deals springing up between formerly adversarial AI companies and entertainment corporations, especially in the music space.
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J. Conrad Williams, Jr./Newsday/Getty ImagesJames Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast. -
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
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There were long lines at Logan Airport this morning as passengers queued up for help. The airlines have begun canceling flights to comply with a federal order related to the government shutdown.
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The Trump administration is appealing a court order to fully fund SNAP benefits this month. The federal food aid program has been a political target for Republicans.
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The elections were voters' chance to weigh in a year after President Trump's election. Now Republicans and Democrats are reflecting on where they are and what they need to do to win in the future.
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Clint Bentley's intimate historical drama, Train Dreams, is set in the age of the steam locomotive and westward expansion, and centers on a logger in the Pacific Northwest.
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Scientists have investigated how woodpeckers use their muscles and their breathing to prepare to strike wood -- and they liken it to the way tennis players prepare to smack a ball.
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Global pop star Rosalía is back with a new album Friday. Featuring songs in 13 languages, it's the Spanish star's most impressive project yet.
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