Latest from the WQCS Newsroom
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St. Johns River Water Management District urges residents to conserve water during cooler, drier months -
Sheriff’s office says unauthorized nudity, illegal parking remain issues during beach renovations -
City officials highlight completed improvements and upcoming infrastructure work ahead of November workshop -
Monthlong Vero Beach show features interactive wildlife portraits and supports local youth programs -
K9 officer and private boater help locate woman stuck in shallow water near mangroves
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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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. -
What happens when college students get access to real cold case files? At Indian River State College’s Institute for Cold Case Investigations, they solve them. The only program of its kind in the country. New RiverTalk episode with Dr. Kimberlie Massnick and students working actual unsolved crimes. -
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.
From The NPR Newsroom
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President Donald Trump lowered his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods to 47% after meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Thursday.
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Following the meeting between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, NPR's Leila Fadel asks former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about Trump's relationship with Beijing.
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A promised surge of Gaza aid hasn't arrived since a fragile ceasefire began three weeks ago. Israel is now barring longtime relief groups, disrupting Save the Children's decades of work there.
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APWhile she completed medical school, she never finished residency, and is likely to face tough questions. But her hearing has been canceled because she is pregnant and has gone into labor. -
Trump cuts tariffs after meeting with China's leader, Thousands of kids could lose access to Head Start if the shutdown continues, Trump's pick for surgeon general to have Senate confirmation hearing.
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Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed by misleading medical claims online.
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The Federal Reserve is making it a little bit cheaper to borrow money. The central bank hopes to prop up the job market. But it's making no promises that rates will fall further in December.
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An NPR review reveals how President Trump's National Guard deployments -- if successful -- could fulfill a longstanding administration goal of employing America's military to aid in mass deportation.
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The cost of both new and used cars has soared in the last four years, and insurance, maintenance and the invisible costs like damage to our health add up to a much higher price tag.
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President Trump recently signed several rare earth agreements with Asian countries to reduce America's reliance on China. Thin on details, the deals are unlikely to dent China's dominance.
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