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Friday, July 21, 2023

Hillsborough County Public Schools launch free virtual mental health service for students as need grows

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Hillsborough County Public Schools announced Thursday that it will provide free virtual mental health services at home and school to all grades K-12. After receiving consent from the parent, Hazel Health will connect the student with a licensed therapist for virtual counseling sessions.....MORE

Ron DeSantis credits himself with creating Florida ‘pride’ because he took on Anthony Fauci

During an interview with Russell Brand, Florida’s Governor again took credit for bringing “pride” to Florida, this time referencing a familiar foe.

Ron DeSantis said that Floridians are as proud of their state as Texans, in part because he took on Anthony Fauci.

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CAUGHT: 19 Republican AGs BLASTED by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow

A group of 19 Republican state attorneys general is demanding full access to the medical records of anyone seeking an out-of-state abortion.....MORE

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Tropical wave in Atlantic ‘could become a hurricane’, models show

A tropical wave now has a higher chance of development as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.....MORE

Trump classified documents trial date set for May 2024

Judge Aileen Cannon has set a May trial date for former President Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.....MORE

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AOC Sidetracks Hunter Biden Hearing By Referencing Sex Trafficking Investigation of Matt Gaetz

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Kamala Harris to travel to Florida and speak out against state's new Black history standards

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to travel to Florida on Friday to deliver critical remarks in response to the state Board of Education’s approval of new standards for how Black history will be taught in schools.....MORE

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Warning: Crooks posing as IRS to steal personal information

The IRS is warning that crooks are reaching out directly to taxpayers in an effort to trick them into turning over sensitive information.

That information could be used to file a fraudulent tax return or commit other identity theft crimes.

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MidPoint: Teaching African American History in Florida K-12 Schools

On Wednesday, WTSP Channel 10 Investigative reporter Jenna Bourne and retired educator Dr. Samuel Wright joined MidPoint to discuss the recent drama and takeover of the Florida Dept. of Education’s African American History Task Force by Gov. Ron DeSantis loyalists, and their proposed reforms of the African American education curriculum and standards for K-12 classes after the new “Stop Woke” and anti-diversity, equity and inclusion laws have restricted the teaching of Black history.

You can listen to the entire MidPoint show HERE.

Trump target letter hints at surprise approach from prosecutors

Prosecutors appear to be eyeing one unexpected charge as the Justice Department winds down its investigation into former President Trump’s effort to stay in power after the 2020 election.....MORE

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Florida rulings ease concerns about drag performers at Pride parades, drag queen story hours

Librarians who feared fines for hosting drag queen story hours and Pride parade organizers who worried about citations for including drag performers can breathe easier now that a judge has ruled that his injunction blocking Florida’s anti-drag law extends to all Florida venues, an attorney who is helping challenge the law said Thursday.....MORE

Ron DeSantis' Militaristic STUNT Completely Bombs

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new Florida State Guard, a civilian force, is considered to be an epic failure of the governor because volunteers consider it too "militaristic." Ana Kasparian discusses on The Young Turks.

Tampa Theatre's annual BeerFest fundraiser returns with 'Beerasic Park' this weekend

Each summer, downtown's historic Tampa Theatre hosts a movie-themed fundraiser that features craft beer samples, small bites and tons of costumed fun.

This year’s tongue-in-cheek theme is Beerassic Park, paying homage to the popular film franchise about the beloved Mesozoic beasts. Tampa Theatre’s BeerFest returns to 711 N Franklin St. on Saturday, July 29 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

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