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Officials with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said an alligator attack that claimed the life of a Davenport woman was most likely a reaction from the animal, rather than a predatory incident. -
Florida's regular legislative session was scheduled to finish on May 2. But lawmakers extended it to finish the budget and address certain proposals. Your Florida talked with people across the state about how they think the first 60 days went. -
The bill does not specifically name fluoride, but it stops municipal authorities from adding water quality "additives" to local water supplies. -
People without a REAL ID won't be allowed to board a flight in the U.S. or enter federal buildings. The only exception is if the person has their American passport on them. -
Hurricane Preparedness Week 2025 runs between May 4th and 10th.
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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The Florida House has passed a resolution to extend the legislative session until June 30. The move comes amid stumbling budget negotiations with the Senate. That leaves the current situation in limbo, as the Senate needs to agree. -
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.
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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Host Kathleen Walter takes us on a cosmic interview that will be out of this world withJon Bell who among other things is the voice behind wqcs's beloved Skywatch program which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year -
Kathleen Walter chats with Dr. Calvin Williams stops about IRSC Advising and Career Services, as well as IRSC Department of Military and Veterans Services. -
Fort Pierce, FL (April 23, 2025) - 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. Kathleen Walter Speaks with President Timothy Moore and Natalia Chekhovskaya, Executive Director of Advanced Manufacturing, PI and Director of the Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education, about the grant and programs that will be offered.
From The NPR Newsroom
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The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
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On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Wanda Sykes talks about why it took her decades of work to feel like she had the career she wanted.
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Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott up and coming regional elections - but this tactic has deeply divided the party - including one of Venezuela's most storied political families.
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Washington passed a law becoming one of just a few states that not only requires clergy to report child abuse -- but make no exemption in religious settings where clergy are bound to confidentiality.
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For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language -- the "reserve currency." When financial markets tank, people have rushed toward the dollar for safety. It might be changing.
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When President Trump announced his decision to lift sanctions from Syria, Israelis couldn't believe it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked Trump not to lift sanctions, media widely reported.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about her lifetime achievement award speech at the Smithsonian American History Museum.
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Russian and Ukrainian negotiators agree to a prisoner swap but made no major breakthroughs in Istanbul ceasefire talks.
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With massive budget cuts looming and threats from the Trump administration, several states are considering whether to cut Medicaid benefits for migrants in the country without legal status.
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Broadway composer Charles Strouse, creator of the hit musicals "Bye Bye Birdie," "Applause" and "Annie," died at his home in New York City on Thursday.
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