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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:

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Mom nabs alleged sex predator who targeted daughter

St. Petersburg, Florida - A St. Petersburg mother hopes her story cautions parents to the dangers social media and sex predators.

Michael Jerome Bradley, 23, was arrested on Friday after being accused of trying to lure her daughter into having sex.

"I unlocked her phone and I discovered a grown man on Facebook trying to befriend her," said the mother who identified herself only as Caroline to protect the identity of her daughter.

"Show and Tell" images of breast cancer survivors

Tampa, FL -- Take a moment and consider what your body would look like if you had both of your breasts removed. 

Breast cancer patients have told us in the past, they didn't know where they could look to find answers about changes following surgery. One place is in the book Show and Tell.

Over 750 jobs up for grabs at Tampa job fair

Tampa, Florida -- Companies are continuing to hire in 2013, and that includes those in the Bay area. 

On Tuesday, June 11, over 30 companies will be at The Embassy Suites, next to USF and Busch Gardens, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. looking to fill hundreds of positions at the Diversity Job Fair. 

The event, hosted by JobNewsTampa.com, is free for job seekers and will feature the following businesses:

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Workshop dips into pros and cons of aquaculture

Workshop dips into pros and cons of aquaculture

Pinellas County, Florida -- How difficult can it be to grow fish in a pond or tank of water and then sell them for profit? Easy money, right?

Well, think again.

Aquaculture is one of the most technically demanding and financially risky forms of agricultural production that exists. Investing in commercial aquaculture in Florida can be financially rewarding, but it can also be financially disastrous.

Commercial auction for Pier equipment

Commercial auction for Pier equipment

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Pier management and merchants will auction off surplus equipment on Tuesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at The Pier.

A preview of items available will be held on Monday, June 10 from noon to 2 p.m., as well as Tuesday before the auction at 8 a.m. Registration is required for both the walk-through and the auction.

St. Pete parents start petition for tolerance training

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The parents of a Tampa Bay student have started an online petition asking for improved tolerance training after their son was castigated for wearing makeup on the last day of school.

The Tampa Bay Times reports Chris Martin decided to wear black eyeliner, eye shadow and lipstick on the last day of eighth grade at Meadowlawn Middle School in St. Petersburg.