Hillsborough Recovery Coalition outreach fights opioid epidemic

Drug overdose deaths have decreased by 8% this year, according to State Attorney Suzy Lopez.

Lopez said that more progress will be achieved in the fight against fentanyl abuse and the abuse of other drugs since new legislation has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The state attorney emphasized the importance of partnerships in combating the epidemic. Hillsborough Recovery Coalition is a nonprofit organization that provides peer support for individuals and families affected by substance use.

“We get reports back that some of the Narcan that we distribute has actually reversed some overdoses.” said Hillsborough Recovery Coalition Peer Support Counselor Monica Gonzalez.

With offices located at the Portico Cafe, they offer support groups and resources such as food and clothing. However, according to Gonzalez, outreach is the most crucial aspect of their job.

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Hillsborough County looking to establish Library in Wimauma

Hillsborough County is taking steps to revitalize the Wimauma community. It started a year ago when county leaders created an action plan.

Since then, there have been several meetings to help reimagine the Bethune Park area. One of the focal points in this transformation is the creation of a temporary library.

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Raskin says it’s ‘worth investigating’ whether House members were drinking in hearing room

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Mega-adoption event gets underway on Strawberry Fest grounds

Calling all animal lovers! The second annual mega pet adoption event is underway at the Strawberry Festival grounds.

You can come check out the animals all weekend long at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center. Doors will be open 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Friday through Sunday.

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The board voted six to one in favor of allowing the county to invest in Israel, which caused an uproar with the crowd.

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