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Feds Plan Crackdown As Florida Fentanyl Deaths Rise

Wednesday, the White House announced the federal government will be cracking down on international fentanyl trafficking. Fentanyl is a pain reliever used for treating severe pain, but in recent years the addictive drug has been used recreationally - causing more than 28,000 deaths in 2017. That’s more than half the deaths caused by opioids overall that year. Making it the biggest contributor to the opioid overdose.

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Former FSU Baseball Coach Mike Martin, FAMU Outfielder Andre Dawson Headed For Hall Of Fame

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California says revenue from marijuana sales has risen â but analysts say the illegal market is still thriving. Here, an employee puts down an eighth of marijuana after letting a customer smell it at the Magnolia cannabis lounge in Oakland.

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8/23/19 Financial Impact Estimating Conference: Public Workshop – All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, shown here at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday, said on Friday that Russia should respond in kind to the testing of a new U.S. cruise missile.

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Grant Defends Constitutionality Of Felon Voting Rights Amendment

State News - After a new law allowing some felons to regain the right to vote went into effect, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit calling the law unconstitutional. The group says the implementing bill doesn’t follow an amendment passed by voters. And argues the laws’ financial obligations create a poll tax and cut the number of eligible felons in half.

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John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (my Music) Friday, August 23 at 8:30 pm

Join John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful in a special featuring the greatest singers and songwriters of the classic 50s & 60s folk era, with historic footage and new performances.

Deepak Chopra: The Spiritual Laws Of Success Sunday, August 25 at 4:30 pm

Explore how understanding our true nature can lead to a sense of well-being, good health, fulfilling relationships, enthusiasm for life and material abundance. Filled with timeless wisdom and practical steps viewers can apply right away.

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Community Calendar

Summer SCIturdays: Weather Trackers August 24, 2019 at 10:00 am Location: Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee

Firehouse Subs Promotes Heroism with New Rescue Heroes Kid Toy August 24, 2019 at 10:30 am Location: Firehouse Subs

7th Annual Rockin’ with Spirit Benefit Concert August 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm Location: Railroad Square Craft House

Tallahassee Genealogical Society meeting - Overlooked Records/Collections August 25, 2019 at 1:30 pm Location: The Leroy Collins Public Library, Program Room A

THE BOOK OF GENESIS August 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm Location: Tallahassee Christian College and Training Center

JESUS AS GOD: APOLOGETICS FOR CHRIST August 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm Location: Tallahassee Christian College and Training Center

Marketing Tips & Resources An OSD & FSU Workshop August 28, 2019 at 9:00 am Location: FSU Stadium Place Training Center

The League of Women Voters August 2019 Hot Topics Meeting August 28, 2019 at 5:30 pm Location: Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown

Public Mission: Return to the Moon August 31, 2019 at 10:00 am Location: Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee

Writers for Migrant Justice Poetry Reading and Fundraiser September 04, 2019 at 7:00 pm Location: The Bark Restaurant and Bar

A Trip to the Original Goodwood September 06, 2019 at 12:00 pm Location: Goodwood Museum & Gardens

HELPING THE HOMELESS, HURTING, AND HOPELESS September 07, 2019 at 9:30 am Location: Tallahassee Christian College and Training Center

Square Dance Open House – Introduction to Square Dancing September 09, 2019 at 7:00 pm Location: Tallahassee Senior Center - second floor ballroom

Into the Mystic: The Dave Lloyd Tribute Album Release Party September 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm Location: Little Village

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE LEADER September 11, 2019 at 9:30 am Location: TALLAHASSEE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND TRAINING CENTER

Last Betrayal on the Wakulla September 12, 2019 at 8:30 am Location: Fort San Marcos de Apalache

2019 St. Jude Walk/Run Tallahassee September 14, 2019 at 7:00 am Location: Southwood Towncenter

Staying Positive With Parkinson's September 14, 2019 at 9:30 am Location: Saint Paul's United Methodist Church

Second Saturday Family Program: A Dazzling Disguise September 14, 2019 at 11:00 am Location: Museum of Florida History

Square Dance Beginning Lessons September 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm Location: Tallahassee Senior Center - second floor ballroom

MARKETING YOUR MINISTRY September 18, 2019 at 9:30 am Location: TALLAHASSEE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND TRAINING CENTER

Free Group Fitness & Dance Class Demos - Queen of Hearts Fitness Fall Open House September 21, 2019 at 2:30 pm Location: Queen Of Hearts Fitness

Square Dance Beginning Lessons September 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm Location: Tallahassee Senior Center - second floor ballroom

Trivia Night at the Museum: Spaced Out September 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm Location: Florida Historic Capitol Museum

Tallahassee Pagan Pride Day 2019 September 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee

2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's October 12, 2019 at 8:00 am Location: Cascades Park

Animoré — A Weekend Benefit for the Love of Animals October 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm Location: Future Home of Alaqua Animal Refuge

Pines & Palms Artists Association High Cotton Plein Air Paintout October 20, 2019 at 12:00 pm Location: Boston Event Center

The 3rd Annual Marching Chiefs 5K October 27, 2019 at 7:30 am Location: Bill Harkins Field

Madison County Florida's 6th Annual Storytelling Festival Story Slam/Contest November 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm Location: Madison County Agricultural Building

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