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Organization aims to expand access to AI education through local programs -
Investigators say attack in Southwood community was random and unprovoked -
Theobald was suspended in October of last year following comments the teacher made on Facebook about slain conservative media figure Charlie Kirk -
Statewide initiative helps residents resolve court debt and regain driving privileges -
Review cites sharp budget growth since 2019 and recommends millage rate reduction
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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On this week's episode of In Focus, we sit down with Zoe Stroobosscher and Kim Baumgardner of the Manatee Center, a local group fighting for a better lagoon for manatees and all of its other inhabitants. Together, we discuss the ups and downs of environmental activism, the importance of messaging, and the way the center helps to usher in a healthier lagoon.Their Manatee Center 5k is a major fundraising opportunity for the group, and is slated for March 21. -
On this week's episode of In Focus, we are joined by Deana Shatley of United Way Indian River County, a local organization who works with the community to identify key focus areas to dedicate fundraising efforts towards goals the people care about.The spring season is a busy one for United Way, offering their free tax assistance program, VITA, as well as their citizens review, and a litany of other upcoming events including their Jackie Robinson game.
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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Get ready for River Madness! Indian River State College Head Men's Basketball Coach TJ Jackson joins RiverTalk to announce an exciting basketball event coming to Fort Pierce—plus, he takes us inside the Falcons' locker room to reveal what it really takes to compete at the junior college level.From his own journey on the court to developing the next generation of student-athletes, Coach Jackson shares the grit, heart, and strategy behind building a championship program. He'll explain why junior college basketball is one of the most competitive—and most transformative—levels of the game, and how The River continues its tradition of sending players to Division I programs.Whether you're a die-hard basketball fan, a parent of a young athlete navigating the recruiting process, or simply curious about what's happening in that gym on campus, this conversation delivers insider perspective on the game, the grind, and the life lessons that extend far beyond the final buzzer. -
Kathleen Walter explores how Indian River State College is helping students and alumni navigate through career choices with the Career Services Program at Indian River State College with Dr. Calvin Williams, Associate Vice President of Advising and Career Services and chief career officer at Indian River State College. -
There are nearly 20 million veterans living in the United States today, and for many of them the transition from military service to civilian life includes a return to the classroom. Today we're looking at how Indian River State College is reshaping that educational journey. Known locally as the River, Indian River State College has developed programs specifically designed for veteran students and military families. Effort Kathleen Walter speaks with Cam Medina, coordinator at the Veteran Center of Excellence at Indian River State College, and Dr. Calvin Williams, associate vice president of advising and career services and chief career officer. Both are veterans.
From The NPR Newsroom
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CJ Rivera/Invision/AP PhotoFrom the FX action series The Old Man to the Broadway production of Giant, Lithgow is still going strong. Biographer Daniel Okren offers new insights into Sondheim's life and music. -
Nora Carol Photography/Getty ImagesRoommates overall are skewing older, as young people stay with their parents for longer. The share of older adults looking to rent with a roommate has tripled from a decade ago. -
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author George Saunders talks about the experience he wishes he could give to every person.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Daniel Durkin, founder of the University of Mississippi's Center for Collegiate Gambling, about gambling among students and the rise of gambling addictions.
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President Trump has complained that some NATO states aren't letting him use bases in the war against Iran. His criticism has left many wondering if the U.S. may try to withdraw from the alliance.
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Some Christian villages are besieged as Lebanon's army pulls out of an area where Israel is battling Shia Muslim Hezbollah militants.
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As homelessness increases in cities around the country, it's also increasing at airports. Some places are upping outreach efforts at airports to get people connected with shelter or services.
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The term "mogging" recently entered the mainstream by way of a viral meme to explain when someone is outperformed. Experts say the phrase is born out of far-right internet forums and warrants examination.
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As the Israel and the U.S. continue striking Iran, Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey to find an Internet connection with access cut off in Iran
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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with presidential historian Barbara Perry about how President Trump's wartime rhetoric fits into the history of the presidency.
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