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Break the mosquito cycle

Break the mosquito cycle

Pinellas County, Florida -- Mosquitoes are on the rise in Pinellas County due to the recent rains, and that was from only one tropical storm. 

As a result, Pinellas County Mosquito Control technicians are aggressively treating known breeding areas by ground and air. Technicians have noted that many of the areas they have inspected contain standing water- the ideal breeding condition for mosquitoes. 

Pinellas County Mosquito Control is asking all citizens to do their part in reducing the mosquito population by following these simple steps:

Car crashes into Clearwater pawn shop

Clearwater, Florida -- An elderly man suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when the car he was driving slammed into -- and through -- a pawn shop on Drew Street.

Clearwater police say the entire Cadillac crashed into the Quick Pawn Shop around 1:45 p.m. Authorities say they believe the man hit the gas pedal instead of the brake as he prepared to park in the lot there.

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Public meetings on new Countryside Library scheduled

Public meetings on new Countryside Library scheduled

Clearwater, Florida -- As plans proceed with the replacement of the Clearwater Countryside Branch Library, the city of Clearwater will hold a series of public meetings to discuss the design and seek public input for the new, 22,500-foot building near the Countryside Recreation Center on Sabal Springs Drive.

The first meeting, an open forum format, is slated Thursday, June 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the current Countryside Library, 2741 S.R. 580 at Countryside Boulevard. Citizens may drop in anytime between those hours to view the plans and provide feedback.

Get free HIV test

Get free HIV test

Pinellas County, Florida -- To mark National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 28, a partnership of several Pinellas community health organizations will be offering health screenings, vaccines and HIV tests at no cost.

The Pinellas Planning Partnership is collaborating on the community event from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Walgreens, 3350 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, to provide the screenings. No appointments are necessary.

Toddler who lost feet in lawnmower takes first steps

ORLANDO, Florida -- "You can't catch me!" Ireland Nugent yelled at a family friend, giggling and crawling across the floor on Monday morning.

The two-year-old was right, especially after taking her first steps with prosthetic limbs that afternoon. Not even prosthetist Stan Patterson could keep up with her. 

The fear was that, two months after the toddler lost her feet in a lawnmower accident, she would be hesitant to wear prosthetic limbs. Instead, Ireland took off walking immediately, wearing a handmade superhero cape with the letter "I" on it.

Making a Difference: Dean Hedstrom Foundation

Clearwater, FL - About two dozen kids and their coaches are practicing their swing at the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy in Clearwater.

"We're out in the sun all day long obviously we're in Florida. It's hot it's humid and you don't think about applying sunscreen as often as you should," said James Poulter, Director.

It's hot, but at least there's shade, thanks to the Dean Hedstrom Foundation for Melanoma Awareness.

"Without the shade it would just take away from the programming that we do."

For God and gold exhibit

For God and gold exhibit

Largo, Florida -- A new exhibit has opened up at Heritage Village in recognition of Viva Florida 500. 

This will highlight 500 years of historic people, places and events in present-day Florida since the arrival of Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513.

To commemorate the anniversary, Heritage Village features reproduction weapons, nautical items, clothing, camp gear, religious items and other items to tell the story of everyday life during the early exploration and colonization of Florida. 

The exhibit is at the Heritage Village at 11909 125th Street North.