Sunday, May 19, 2024
Jessica Rose Powell in Downtown Tampa Today
5:00PM-8:00PM
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Riverwalk Stage
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Israeli war cabinet member demands overhaul of Netanyahu’s post-conflict vision for Gaza
Israeli politician Benny Gantz demanded an overhaul of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s post-conflict vision for Gaza Saturday, threatening to step down from the war cabinet if his concerns were not addressed.....Read More
UN says 800,000 people have fled Rafah as Israel kills dozens in Gaza
Nearly 800,000 Palestinians have been displaced from Rafah since Israel launched its offensive against the southern Gaza city last week, Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has said.....Read More
Is COVID-19 still a ‘pandemic?’
A WHO spokesperson told Nexstar “the word ‘pandemic’ is not binary, it’s not on or off.” To make things even more complicated, there’s not one universal agreed-upon definition of a pandemic.....Read More
Democrats condemn Matt Gaetz’s Proud Boys homage
The Democratic National Committee’s “War Room” is decrying a provocative social media post from a Panhandle Congressman.
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz described himself as “standing back and standing by” while attending former President Donald Trump’s New York City trial. That’s a reference to Trump telling the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by” in a 2020 debate with Joe Biden, in a response to a question urging Trump to condemn White supremacy.
Friday, May 17, 2024
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.
More HERE
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.
Video and article HERE
Raskin says it’s ‘worth investigating’ whether House members were drinking in hearing room
Rep. Jaime Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, says it’s “worth investigating” whether lawmakers were drinking during Thursday’s explosive hearing, after rumors circulated that non-committee members were intoxicated.....More HERE
After voting against border package twice, Rick Scott blames Joe Biden for not patrolling for fentanyl
State Department issues worldwide travel alert amid threats against LGBTQ+ community
The State Department issued a worldwide security alert due to “the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions.”....Read More
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.
Video and article HERE
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