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National Dance Day

Brilliant Minds

Abbvie

Farron’s Furever Friends 9-20-24

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs recent indictment charging him with Sex Trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution continues to shock many. It's also re-sparking conversations about the #MeToo Movement and how to handle instances of human trafficking and sexual assault. In this episode of Rooted in Progress, Attorney and State Representative Michele Rayner combed through the indictment and also shared legal and community resources for survivors of sexual or domestic abuse and human trafficking.

Zyrtec 9-20-24

Lacey Chabert

9-foot gator hides near popular dog walking community

Martin County Sheriff's Office

Dr. Schiener

Suicide is a devastating issue affecting individuals across all age groups, but when it comes to children, the conversation becomes even more delicate. Understanding how to break the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide in children is crucial to fostering environments where kids feel safe to express themselves and seek help. In collaboration with Grow Therapy, we spoke with Stacy Thiry, a Tampa-based therapist, who provided invaluable insights on the topic.

Sheriff gives update on Hillsborough County deputy killed in crash on US-301 in Thonotosassa

Launch of new book “In Disguise of the Storm”