Veterans Day tribute includes salute to America’s 250th
TAMPA – Veteran Community Services and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will host the 62nd annual Veterans Day Tribute.
The outdoor ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 N. U.S. 301.
The outdoor ceremony will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and honor veterans from all military eras.
Activities will include a JROTC color guard, Veterans Council awards, a musical salute to military service branches and appearances by retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steve Poulin and retired Army Col. Roland Tiso.
Representatives from James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, the YMCA Military Program and Hillsborough County Veteran Community Services will provide resources for veterans and military families.
On the web: HCFL.gov
Wise extends dengue emergency declaration
TAMPA – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the county’s state of local emergency through Oct. 22 as officials work to control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of dengue fever.
The extension allows county officials to respond more quickly to public health concerns and seek reimbursement for certain emergency expenses.
Mosquito Management crews are increasing aerial and ground treatments after surveillance detected dengue virus activity in mosquito populations across several neighborhoods.
The county is coordinating with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County to provide treatments and public education in affected areas.
Helicopters continue targeting mosquitoes
TAMPA – Residents in several Hillsborough County neighborhoods may notice low-flying helicopters Oct. 19 to 23 as crews conduct aerial mosquito treatments to help prevent the spread of dengue fever.
The daytime treatments will target mosquito larvae in standing water in Bloomingdale, Palm River, East Tampa and East Lake.
Crews will apply liquid Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis), a naturally occurring bacterium that prevents mosquito larvae from developing into adults.
The treatment does not harm people, pets, fish, birds or beneficial insects and breaks down naturally in the environment, according to the county.
Treatment areas include neighborhoods between the Hillsborough River and Interstate 4 in East Tampa and East Lake, areas between the Selmon Expressway and Alafia River in Palm River and communities between Bloomingdale Avenue and the Alafia River/Boyette Road corridor in Bloomingdale.
Quick HIts
- The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s finance team won the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
