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Traffic fatalities increased 7% during Q1 this year

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/17 8:45A Susan Carpenter

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 9,560 people died in motor vehicles crashes between January and March.

Train and pickup truck collide in Pasco County

ABC Action News 8/17 7:45A

One person was injured Wednesday afternoon when a train and a pickup truck collided in Pasco County.The green Ford pickup truck ended up on the side of the tracks after the impact with the train near an intersection. The train was stopped at the...

Gibbs High School sports coaches help student athletes achieve

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/17 7:36A Olivia Stacey

Coaches Larry Murphy, Louis Murphy, Jr. and Alvin Shirley are committed to help prepare youth for life beyond high school.

Planned Parenthood to spend record $50M in midterm elections

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/17 7:27A Associated Press

Planned Parenthood says it intends to contact 6 million voters through door knocking, phone calls, digital advertising, mailers and radio ads.

Driver arrested in hit-and-run that critically injured 13-year-old: FHP

ABC Action News 8/17 7:23A

The Florida Highway Patrol said a hit-and-run driver involved in a crash that left a 13-year-old girl critically injured is in custody. Troopers said David Ching Cheng Chang, 65, was approaching a school crosswalk on East Bay Street and Old...

U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/17 7:22A Associated Press

Retail purchases were flat after having risen 0.8% in June, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

CDC director announces organization shake-up aimed at speed

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 8/17 7:10A Associated Press

The head of nation's top public health agency on Wednesday announced a shake-up of the organization, intended to make it more nimble.

4 school board seats up for election in Pinellas County

ABC Action News 8/17 6:26A

In Pinellas County, four school board seats are up for grabs in the upcoming primary election, and the candidates could have a huge impact on the more than 100,000 kids in the district. St. Petersburg parent Christie Bruner has three big reasons...

Dover man arrested in connection to wife's murder in July

ABC Action News 8/17 6:21A

A Dover man suspected in the murder of his wife in July has been arrested on multiple charges, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.The charges against Cornelio Negrete, Jr., 28, include conspiracy to commit first-degree murder...

Your most commonly asked primary election questions answered

ABC Action News 8/17 6:11A

Voting in the primaries is your first chance at having your voice heard before the general election. With the primary elections coming up Tuesday and hotly contested races in the balance, we want to make sure you are armed with answers to the...