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Mary Marx is President and CEO of The Pace Center for Girls. In this interview she discusses how the current pandemic would affect the girls that the center focuses on helping. She explains the amazing ability the girls have to overcome obstacles. She is inspired by her team and their commitment to the success of their girls.

On tonight’s program: The decision on whether or not to physically reopen Florida’s public schools now rests with the state’s individual school districts; We visit one Florida school district and talk with some of the teachers trying to juggle health and safety along with in-person and virtual classes; Florida colleges and universities are looking to crack down on large gatherings and students not wearing masks; As the concerns about the coronavirus continue, some businesses look for ways to move forward; There’s a reason Florida is considered a “purple” state. Now a new political action group aims to nudge the electorate in a “bluer” direction; As the deadline for voters to register for the presidential election draws near, voter registration groups worry about what will happen with felons who want to register, but are waiting on a ruling out of the Eleventh District Court of Appeals; The race is on for the U.S. Census to get everyone counted by the end of September. We’ll talk with one of the project’s managers for the Southeast region that includes Florida

As Executive Director of Ladies Learning to Lead, Samantha Vance is an eager and inspired community advocate. The organization is a non-profit that serves over 3000 young women and promotes mentorship relationships. She believes that great mentors have great mentors and feels blessed to have so many great mentors herself.

Donna Legare, retired co-founder of Native Nurseries and current president of Apalachee Audubon Society, is inspired by nature. She is inspired to protect plants, the animals that use them, and their habitat. She has great faith in our younger generations but believes older people need to mentor and educate.

Novelist and teacher Ravi Howard knew early on that he was interested in writing. He explains that he uses writing as a time-modifying escape to connect to ideas that are meaningful. He acknowledges the challenges right now for those who want to create and consume art, but finds comfort in the endurance of the medium.

Niki Kelly is Executive Director for Girls Inc. of Bay County. She stays inspired by the girls her organization works with as well as the young women who work within the organization. For her, it's a real source of hope for our collective future. They focus on "She Votes," a program where they teach about the importance of voting and the role of women in elected office.

The pandemic has significantly increased stress levels, leading to more mental health problems, including suicide. To talk about it are: Jay Reeve, executive director of the Apalachee Center; James Smith, social worker with Big Bend Hospice; Beth Dees, board member NAMI Tallahassee; Cynthia Foster, NAMI operations mananager and Bluebird Run coordinator; and Maddie Stults, FSU 1st year psychology major and NAMI volunteer.

President Trump, the Florida Education Department and Governor DeSantis insist schools will reopen next month. Governor DeSantis wants a better count of how many in the state have been infected by the coronavirus. Florida’s rural food banks are among the most hard-hit victims of the coronavirus. Florida’s ban on evictions continue. But some legal experts worry a flood of evictions could happen when the moratorium ends. A new report says Florida should start taxing “miles driven” instead of “gallons purchased.” Some voting rights groups are worried about lackluster voter turnout during the upcoming elections and want to see some changes made.

CBD, Cannabidiol is one of hundreds of biochemical compounds naturally occurring in hemp and marijuana plants. Researchers have found CBD capable of providing a myriad of health benefits for humans; everything from halting epileptic seizures in children to relieving drug craving and anxiety for heroin addicts. Dr. Michael Lewis M.D. talks with 411 TEEN.

On tonight's program: The State of Florida demands all schools reopen for fall. But lots of local school district administrators and teachers are saying, “No way!” Democrats say it’s time to take a step back on the state’s reopening plans, including the demand to send kids back to the classroom; Masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus have become a political issue; The perpetrators in a bizarre murder-for-hire case are being punished. But so far, those believed to have hired them remain uncharged. The friends and family of the murder victim are determined to change that; Players within the online gaming community are getting the courage to speak out against sexual harassment and assaults they’ve been subjected to.