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9/20/26

New Florida Laws Take Effect October 1: What Residents Need to Know

New Florida laws taking effect Oct. 1 change rules involving pretrial release, rental fraud, vehicles, drugs, animal cruelty and more.

Xi Heads to Washington: What’s at Stake in Trump’s High-Profile China Summit?

9/21/26

Xi Jinping heads to Washington this week. Here’s what is confirmed, what is still under negotiation, and what the Trump-Xi summit could mean for Americans.

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IRC Media Monday News Brief — September 21, 2026

9/21/26

IRC Media’s Monday News Brief: Indian River arrests, Florida anti-spam legislation, White House press lawsuit, U.S.-China summit and diesel shortages.

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IRC Media Sunday News Brief — September 20, 2026

9/20/26

Five stories to know Sunday: a Florida court's AI warning, Amendment 3, Trump's arch plan, Moscow under drone attack and U.N. General Assembly week.

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DeSantis Signs Death Warrant for Killer of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkoski

9/19/26

Nearly 40 years after Deputy Richard “Raz” Raczkoski was murdered, Florida has scheduled William Reaves for execution on October 20.

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New Florida Poll Shows Governor, Senate Races Nearly Tied — Other Polls Tell a Different Story

9/19/26

A new Florida poll shows two major statewide races nearly tied, but other recent surveys paint a significantly different picture.

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IRC Media Evening News Brief — September 18, 2026

9/18/26

Sebastian shooting updates, another local Flock investigation, an Indian River death warrant, Florida governor polling and a Medicaid drug-pricing change.

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IRC Media Morning News Brief — September 17, 2026

9/17/26

A local undercover operation, the Flock probe, Amendment 3, Russia sanctions and escalating overseas conflicts lead Thursday’s morning brief.

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Former CIA Director John Brennan Subpoenaed to Testify Before Fort Pierce Grand Jury

9/15/26

Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify October 15 before a federal grand jury in Fort Pierce as part of a sweeping Justice Department investigation.

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Florida Pastor Bobby Williams Backs David Jolly, Raising Questions Over His ‘God First’ Campaign

9/15/26

Bobby Williams says backing David Jolly is about Christian influence, but his endorsement is drawing criticism from conservative Christian voices.

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IRC Media Morning News Brief — September 10, 2026

9/10/26

Five stories to start Thursday: a major Treasure Coast water project, the Donalds-Jolly insurance fight, Trump's proposed $5,000 payments, rising Treasury yields and an escalating threat to Red Sea shipping.

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Illinois Mother Charged With Killing 2-Year-Old Hours After Discussing Lindsay Clancy Trial

9/10/26

An Illinois mother faces three first-degree murder counts after prosecutors say her 2-year-old son was killed hours after she discussed the Lindsay Clancy trial with friends.

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Pilot Dies After Small Plane Strikes Power Lines, Crashes Near Space Coast Regional Airport

9/7/26

UPDATE: The pilot killed in Monday’s Titusville plane crash has been identified as 75-year-old Dr. Michael Hood of Newport, Tennessee. SR 405 has reopened as the NTSB investigation continues.

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Sebastian Man Held Without Bond After Attack Leaves Victim Seriously Injured

9/6/26

A Sebastian man remains jailed without bond after police say a Friday-night attack left one man seriously injured and a woman with minor injuries. The investigation remains active.

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Is Your Home Affected? Septic-to-Sewer Deadline Looms Along Florida's Indian River Lagoon

9/6/26

A July 1, 2030 wastewater deadline could affect septic-system owners along the Space Coast and Treasure Coast. IRC Media breaks down who is covered, what homeowners may have to do and where to find official answers.

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IRC Media Saturday News Brief — September 5, 2026

9/5/26

Indian River County’s septic-to-sewer mandate, Florida’s property-tax fight, two major midterm election court battles and a sharp escalation involving Iranian oil tankers lead Saturday’s IRC Media News Brief.

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IRC Media Monday News Brief — September 21, 2026

9/21/26

Five stories to know Monday: a Florida court's AI warning, Amendment 3, Trump's arch plan, Moscow under drone attack and U.N. General Assembly week.

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New Florida Laws Take Effect October 1: What Residents Need to Know

9/20/26

New Florida laws taking effect Oct. 1 change rules involving pretrial release, rental fraud, vehicles, drugs, animal cruelty and more.

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IRC Media Weather — Treasure & Space Coast — Sunday, September 20, 2026

9/20/26

Warm, humid conditions continue with an afternoon thunderstorm possible and storm chances lingering into tonight.

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IRC Media Saturday News Brief — September 19, 2026

9/19/26

Five stories to know this Saturday: a local death warrant, Florida election ballots, Trump's press-access move, a Fed rate hike and a developing Riyadh incident.

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Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Sebastian Under FDLE Investigation

9/18/26

A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday night in Sebastian. FDLE is investigating, and two Sebastian officers are on paid leave.

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PawWatch Takes Aim at a Nationwide Problem: Finding Verified Animal-Cruelty Convictions

9/17/26

Florida family launches national registry designed to bring scattered animal-cruelty conviction records together in one searchable resource

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574 Searches, Two Plates: IRCSO Sergeant Remains on Leave in Flock Camera Investigation

9/16/26

An IRCSO sergeant remains on paid leave after reports found 574 Flock searches involving the same two plates. The agency says its broader audit is still ongoing.

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IRC Media Morning News Brief — September 15, 2026

9/15/26

Today's IRC Media News Brief covers John Brennan's Fort Pierce subpoena, mail-ballot rules, Florida's former Everglades detention center, the Fed and oil above $100.

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Bomb Threat Targets Lawnwood Hospital as Fort Pierce Faces String of Recent Threats

9/12/26

Fort Pierce police investigated a bomb threat at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Saturday, adding to a series of recent threats that have triggered evacuations and major law-enforcement responses across the Fort Pierce area.

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Trump Administration Moves to Exclude Illegal Immigrants From 2030 Census Apportionment

9/10/26

The Trump administration is proposing a major change to the 2030 Census that would exclude undocumented immigrants and some temporary legal residents from the population used to divide seats in Congress among the states.

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Florida Realtors Puts $10 Million Behind Amendment 3 Property Tax Push

9/9/26

Florida Realtors has put $10 million behind Amendment 3, escalating the fight over a sweeping property-tax proposal that could substantially expand homestead exemptions and change assessments across Florida.

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Donalds Backs Local Control Over Data Centers as Issue Hits Home in Indian River County

9/7/26

Byron Donalds says Florida communities should retain control over whether massive data centers are built in their backyards, a significant position in a governor's race where Democrat David Jolly is calling for a statewide moratorium.

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Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Runway at Miami International Airport, Strikes Multiple Vehicles

9/6/26

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 overran a runway at Miami International Airport, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire Sunday afternoon. More than 60 fire-rescue units responded as officials reported multiple patients.

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Donalds Takes General Election Message Across Florida as Governor’s Race Turns to Policy

9/5/26

Florida’s race for governor is moving beyond the primary and into a clearer policy fight as Byron Donalds campaigns across the state against Democrat David Jolly.

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IRC Media Afternoon News Brief — September 4, 2026

9/4/26

Vero Beach utility increases, the U.S.-Venezuela oil deal, a mail-ballot court fight, high diesel prices and sharply reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic lead this afternoon’s IRC Media News Brief.

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