Schools open the week of August 10th across most of Florida. That means getting kids back on a sleep schedule after the long summer break. We speak with pediatric sleep expert Dr. Luis Ortiz of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg about dealing with kids and the alarm clock. 

Schools open the week of August 10th across most of Florida. That means getting kids back on a sleep schedule after the long summer break. We speak with pediatric sleep expert Dr. Luis Ortiz of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg about dealing with kids and the alarm clock.&nbsp;

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Back to School and Sleep - Dr Luiz Ortiz JHACH

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Point Park University in Pittsburgh is exploring the possibility of placing satellite programs in downtown Bradenton. Officials have been visiting and looking at potential sites. The two cities have been tied together for decades by Pittsburgh Pirates spring training. The university has a number of programs and schools focused on the performing arts, which can tie together with local employers including Feld Entertainment and IMG. We speak with Point Park University president Chris Brussalis and Bradenton mayor Gene Brown. 

Point Park University in Pittsburgh is exploring the possibility of placing satellite programs in downtown Bradenton. Officials have been visiting and looking at potential sites. The two cities have been tied together for decades by Pittsburgh Pirates spring training. The university has a number of programs and schools focused on the performing arts, which can tie together with local employers including Feld Entertainment and IMG. We speak with Point Park University president Chris Brussalis and Bradenton mayor Gene Brown.&nbsp;

A University Looks At Bradenton - Chris Brussalis and Gene Brown

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Two locally spread cases of dengue fever have turned up in Pinellas County, along with eight in Hillsborough County. Local mosquito control agencies are stepping up efforts to fight the particular species that spread the illness. We speak with Alissa Berro of Pinellas County Mosquito Control about how to fight dengue fever by stopping the bugs that carry it. 

Two locally spread cases of dengue fever have turned up in Pinellas County, along with eight in Hillsborough County. Local mosquito control agencies are stepping up efforts to fight the particular species that spread the illness. We speak with Alissa Berro of Pinellas County Mosquito Control about how to fight dengue fever by stopping the bugs that carry it.&nbsp;

Dengue Fever in Pinellas - Alissa Berro Mosquito Control

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Students go back to school across Florida beginning August 10th. Undiagnosed hearing problems can cause problems for kids that manifest as behavorial issues in class. We speak with audiologist Dr. Courtney North with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg (FL). 

Students go back to school across Florida beginning August 10th. Undiagnosed hearing problems can cause problems for kids that manifest as behavorial issues in class. We speak with audiologist Dr. Courtney North with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg (FL).&nbsp;

Back to School and Hearing - Dr Courtney North JHACH

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Back to School and Sleep - Dr Luiz Ortiz JHACH

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