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Matt Lackritz

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Reporter at Bay News 9

I’m a reporter @BN9 covering the Tampa Bay region. An Ohio University alum, I’ve made stops in Charleston, Wv and Tyler, Tx.

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  • Tampa Bay Jewish community marks Jewish Heritage Month

    1 week ago | baynews9.com | Matt Lackritz

    TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Jewish community came together over the weekend to commemorate Israel's 77th Independence Day and mark the start of Jewish Heritage Month.

  • Hundreds visit Tampa Bay Downs on Kentucky Derby Day

    1 week ago | baynews9.com | Matt Lackritz

    TAMPA, Fla. — The 151st Kentucky Derby has come and gone with Sovereignty taking home first place. What You Need To KnowSovereignty emerged victorious at the 151st Kentucky DerbyTampa Bay Downs hosted its own Derby Day celebration with races and festivitiesMany fans, like Julie Moore, see Tampa Bay Downs as a yearly must-visit eventHowever, Churchill Downs isn’t the only place that held races on Saturday. Hundreds of people made their way down to Tampa Bay Downs, including Julie Moore.

  • 'It was a gut punch': Federal cuts hit Metropolitan Ministries homeless program

    1 week ago | baynews9.com | Matt Lackritz

    TAMPA, Fla. — New federal budget cuts to AmeriCorps are affecting programs in the Trampa Bay region.

  • Nonprofit helps injured veterans and first responders get mobile again

    2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Matt Lackritz

    TAMPA, Fla. — The Standup and Play Foundation is made up of people who donate their time to make standing therapy a reality for everyone who uses a wheelchair.

  • Cross Bay Ferry to end service this week

    2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Matt Lackritz

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For those looking to take a ride on the Cross Bay Ferry, there are only a few days left.

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Matt Lackritz
Matt Lackritz @MattLackritz
27 May 23

Took a short break during my story to take a little batting practice https://t.co/YVqWwXK0P7

Matt Lackritz
Matt Lackritz @MattLackritz
23 Jun 22

BREAKING: 6 people have died in a helicopter crash in Logan County. Local EMS says the people have not yet been identified but said the helicopter was used for tourism flights. The road is expected to be closed for at least 24 hours @WSAZnews

Matt Lackritz
Matt Lackritz @MattLackritz
13 Jun 22

The jury has reached a verdict. Joshua Phillips has been found guilty of murder in the 2nd degree and possession of a controlled substance @WSAZnews