Sarah Blazonis

2 days ago | baynews9.com | Sarah Blazonis

LARGO, Fla. — Largo Police Chief Mike Loux said Monday the investigation into the weekend car crash that killed three people is ongoing, and there are details he can't yet discuss.

5 days ago | baynews9.com | Sarah Blazonis

ODESSA, Fla. — The Pasco County Mosquito Control District launched an effort this week to lower the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses by targeting the population of one of the primary disease-carrying species.

6 days ago | baynews9.com | Sarah Blazonis

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Garnished wages, withheld social security payments and lowered credit scores: these are all possible consequences for people with student loans in default. Starting May 5, involuntary collections on those loans are resuming. Those who are unsure of their status can check on the website studentaid.gov, but it’s understandable if there’s some confusion. Involuntary collections have been on pause since the beginning of the pandemic.

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Sarah Blazonis

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — The news that federal agencies plan to phase out synthetic dyes in foods is being watched closely by some families and medical professionals in Tampa Bay. What You Need To KnowBoard certified pediatrician Dr. David Berger praised the recent announcement from the U.S. Dept.

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Sarah Blazonis

CLEARWATER, Fla. — One of the first on the scene of Sunday’s fatal Clearwater Ferry crash was Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise — the big, red ship that takes passengers sightseeing in the area. “You could definitely tell something very bad happened. We couldn’t tell how bad because of where they were,” said Andy Turriglio, a crew member who plays a pirate on the ship. Turriglio said the ship came upon the wrecked ferry shortly after the collision. “We noticed the ferry boat. They were yelling out to us.