5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 10

1. seems to have been able to come to a compromise with . The commissioners will designate $800,000 in county savings from this year allowing the sheriff to hire up to 11 new deputies in the coming fiscal year. By cutting the total numbers of new deputies in half and using savings from the budget, the county will avoid an increase to the millage in the coming year.

2. is set to meet in a work session at 8:30 a.m. to go over its budget. The city is also facing decreasing revenues as it tries to balance its budget.

3. is urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito-borne illness as recent rains have helped increase the mosquito population. The health department encourages residents to follow the five "Ds." Avoid being out at Dusk and Dawn when mosquitos like to feed. Dress in clothing that covers most of your skin. When not covered, use repellents containing DEET. Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 are other options. If mosquitos are bad, permethrin repellent can be applied directly to clothing. Infants should be kept inside. The final D? Drainage: Get rid of any standing water around your house. It's where mosquitoes lay their eggs. The state Department of Health is conducting statewide surveillance for mosquito borne illnesses, including West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, malaria and dengue.

4. Sous Chef comes back after a tense night on Hell's Kitchen in which she was nominated to get the boot from the show. She came back strong Tuesday night. The red team performed well and members of the blue team were up for elimination.

5. Get your back-to-school shopping lists ready. The state's begins Friday and continues through Sunday. Look out for teh best sales to combine retail discounts with tax savings and you can send your child off to school in style.