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;

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Dengue Fever in Pinellas - Alissa Berro Mosquito Control

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The Tampa Bay area, especially Hillsborough County, is facing one of its biggest dengue fever outbreaks in years - with 90 cases reported in Hillsborough alone, along with several in Pinellas and Pasco. How does dengue spread, and how do you know you have it and what should you do if you get it? We get answers from Dr Evelyn Huang, MD, an emergency physician with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg. 

The Tampa Bay area, especially Hillsborough County, is facing one of its biggest dengue fever outbreaks in years - with 90 cases reported in Hillsborough alone, along with several in Pinellas and Pasco. How does dengue spread, and how do you know you have it and what should you do if you get it? We get answers from Dr Evelyn Huang, MD, an emergency physician with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg.&nbsp;

Dengue Fever - Dr Evelyn Huang MD Orlando Health Bayfront

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There's a three thousand mile bicycle relay, from Oregon to New Jersey, to raise funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. C2C4C United States is taking place from September 10th to October 7th. About a hundred Bristol Myers Squibb employees are taking part. One of them is Stephen White, who works in the company's Tampa office. He explains why the cause is personal for him and his family. He also talks about his first hardcore cycling experience and how you can support him, at https://cancerbikeride.org

There's a three thousand mile bicycle relay, from Oregon to New Jersey, to raise funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research.&nbsp;C2C4C United States is taking place from September 10th to October&nbsp;7th. About a hundred Bristol Myers Squibb employees are taking part. One of them is Stephen White, who works in the company's Tampa office. He explains why the cause is personal for him and his family. He also talks about his first hardcore cycling experience and how you can support him, at <a href="https://www.cancerbikeride.org">https://cancerbikeride.org</a>

Cancer Bike Ride - Stephen White Bristol Myers Squibb

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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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Dengue Fever in Pinellas - Alissa Berro Mosquito Control

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