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Longoria kicks off 5th season of Reading with the Rays

Pinellas Park, Florida -- Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria stopped by Pinellas Park Library Wednesday to kick off the fifth season of the Reading with the Rays - Read Your Way to the Ballpark program.

Longoria read to a group of children, discussed the importance of reading and encouraged them to read over the summer.

PHOTOS: Evan Longoria reads to kids at Pinellas Park Library

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Pinellas Bayway Bridge to be temporarily closed

Clearwater, Florida -- The eastbound travel lanes on the Pinellas Bayway Bridge will be closed on Thursday, June 13.

The closure will last between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., in order to continue the removal of the low level bridge. Approximately 30% of the old bridge has already been removed. 

The removal of the two drawbridge foundations will require a minimal underwater explosive detonation. Local residents will hear a loud boom, however there will be virtually no visual impacts since the detonation will occur underwater.  

Donations deposited in Nugent & family trust accounts

CLEARWATER, Florida -- Church leaders at Trinity Presbyterian say nearly $120,000 in donated funds collected for two-year-old Ireland Nugent was always safe, and always intended to go directly into a pair of trust funds set up for the family. 

The checks were handed over first thing Tuesday morning after the family says they spent weeks waiting.

2013 Clearwater Jazz Holiday Poster unveiled

Clearwater, Florida - Organizers of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday unveiled the poster Tuesday night for the 34th jazz concert, to be held Oct. 17-20 at Coachman Park.

The poster is the work of noted local painter Rick Whalen, and sets the overall theme for what has become one of the best known jazz entertainment events in the country.

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SWAT Standoff: Burglary victim speaks out

Clearwater, Florida -- A Bay area man, who chased after another man accused of stealing from him, told 10 News about the theft that sparked up a SWAT standoff for hours along U.S. 19 North Tuesday morning.'

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"It is almost surreal. I couldn't believe I had to deal with it," said Robert Stipins.

Nugent family gets donations after waiting weeks

Clearwater, Florida - From the beginning, Pastor Dennis Reid has been by the Nugent family's side. 

He's been helping drum up donations to pay for Ireland's ongoing medical expenses after a horrific lawn mower accident that forced doctors to amputate both of the 2-year-old's feet.

Avoid mosquitoes during Florida's rainy season

Avoid mosquitoes during Florida's rainy season

Pinellas County, Florida -- Floridians know that summer rains bring lots of opportunities for mosquitoes to thrive, but those pesky biting, buzzing "skeeters" are more than just a hot-weather nuisance.

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County reminds all residents and visitors to protect themselves from mosquitoes because of the threat of serious mosquito-borne illnesses they can transmit. Preventing bites can protect your health.

How can you protect your family? Start with this simple mosquito protection: