Keely McCormick

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Reporter at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

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USF researchers need your help to better prepare for future hurricanes

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Researchers at the University of South Florida want to hear from you as they gather information about Hurricanes Helene and Milton. They have an online survey available, and your responses could help officials better prepare for future hurricanes. The survey has a series of questions that researchers are using to learn more about what influenced people to evacuate or stay put during the hurricanes.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: How you can protect your children from ticks

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — May is Lyme Disease Awareness month, and a St. Petersburg woman is sharing her battle with the disease in hopes that it helps someone else. Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness, and doctors say if it goes untreated, it can become detrimental to your health. WATCH: How you can protect your children from ticks Local women shares struggle with Lyme Disease That's exactly what happened to Brianne Postlmayer.
Gold Star mother honors son's sacrifice on Memorial Day

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Memorial Day is more than just a day off from work. It's a solemn reminder of the price of freedom. For one Gold Star mother, it's a deeply personal day of remembrance. Evelyn Brady lost her son, Mohammed, in a tragic act of violence. He was at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola when a gunman opened fire in December 2019. WATCH Gold Star mother honors son's sacrifice on Memorial Day Gold Star mother honors son's sacrifice on Memorial Day Three sailors died that day.
AAA predicts record number of people will travel for Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Triple A is predicting a record number of people will travel for Memorial Day weekend. 45.1 million people are set to travel, and 2.6 million of them are Floridians, so highways and airports are bound to be busy. Florida is a top travel destination for out-of-state travelers, so AAA said we can expect more congestion around the beaches and theme parks. If you plan to drive this weekend, hit the roads early to avoid traffic.
Harbor Island residents voice concerns about filthy pond

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Residents on Harbor Island are voicing concerns about a pond on the corner of Knights Run Avenue and Beneficial Drive. On any given day, you’ll find families and pet owners strolling the sidewalks of Harbor Island. It's an active and pet-friendly community, but recently, residents said the pond is ruining the neighborhood's charm.
Church of Scientology withdraws proposal to buy Garden Avenue in Clearwater

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla — The Church of Scientology has withdrawn its controversial proposal that had the potential to reshape a part of Downtown Clearwater. At the center of the debate was a proposal to sell a portion of Garden Avenue to the church, which owns much of the surrounding property. The church had plans to build an auditorium and public park on the site, but the idea ignited strong backlash and a competing vision from a local grassroots organization.
A story of love and sacrifice helps heal a young girl with sickle cell disease

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — There is an incredible story of love and sacrifice out of Plant City that helped to heal a little girl from sickle cell disease. Aliyah Reid spent the first five years of her life battling sickle cell disease, which can cause severe pain episodes and blood flow problems. Her family had to watch their little girl go through life in pain. The Reids said they were hoping for a miracle—little did they know that miracle could come from their oldest son.
Pasco County Mosquito Control District launches new technique to combat spread of mosquito-borne illness

4 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

PASCO COUNTY, fla — The Pasco County Mosquito Control District is launching a new technique to fight mosquito-borne illness from spreading within the region. It is called the Sterile Insect Technique. This technique will target the aedes aegypti mosquito, which is known to spread serious disease. This technique will take sterilized male mosquitoes and release them into the wild to mate with local females.
Mosquito Control District launches new technique to combat spread of mosquito-borne illness ...Middle East

4 weeks ago | en.pressbee.net | Keely McCormick

By Keely McCormick Click here for updates on this story PASCO COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — The Pasco County Mosquito Control District is launching a new technique to fight mosquito-borne illness from spreading within the region. It is called the Sterile Insect Technique. This technique will target the aedes aegypti mosquito, which is known to spread serious disease. This technique will take sterilized male mosquitoes and release them into the wild to mate with local females.
St. Pete leaders set to discuss graves found under Tropicana Field site

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Keely McCormick

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — St. Petersburg City Council members are set to take a closer look at a survey that revealed there may be graves on the site of Tropicana Field. Unmarked graves have been found throughout the years, but a recent ground-penetrating survey shows there may be ten more graves beneath the Trop. This survey is bringing the issue back to the forefront of people's minds. For Council Member Corey Givens Jr, this is personal.