Across Florida, FL|News|
'There Is Very Little Hope': FL Man Struck By Lightning Clings To Life
Julio Cesar Lopez-Vasquez, 27, was working when he was struck by lightning last Tuesday, his brother said.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Maryland Ranks 17th For Data Breaches Costing Billions Of Dollars
In Maryland, corporations reporting data breaches from 2017-2021 have led to losses of more than $4.7 million, according to the FBI.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Maryland Hospitals Must Offer Abortions To Save Mother’s Life: Biden
In April, Maryland lawmakers passed the Abortion Care Access Act, which expands who can offer abortion services.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Ex-Florida Trooper Accused Of Child Porn Arrested
Broward County jail records show that Christopher Chappell, 45, is accused of accessing child pornography with intent to view.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Florida's Back-To-School Tax Free Holiday Starts Monday
Florida's sales tax holiday begins Monday and will end Sunday, Aug. 7.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Walt Disney World Brawl: 2 Families Exchange Blows, 1 Man Hospitalized
One man suffered injuries to his face during the fight at Disney World and was taken to a nearby hospital, multiple news outlets reported.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Respect For Marriage Act: How Maryland Republican House Members Voted
Democrats called the passage of the Respect For Marriage Act necessary after the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade earlier this summer.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Extreme Heat, High Humidity Expected Through The Weekend In Maryland
To the human body, it'll feel more like 105 degrees, Accuweather reports. The humidity will hover near 80 percent — which is high.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Tesla Just 1% To Blame For Fiery Crash Involving 2 FL Teens: Jury
Tuesday's verdict placed 90% of the blame on the driver, Barrett Riley, and 9% on his father, James Riley.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Marilyn Mosby Trailing In Baltimore State's Attorney Race
Democratic challenger Ivan Bates is leading the incumbent, Marilyn Mosby, by almost nine points.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Too Close To Call: Haire Leads McMillan In GOP Race For AA County Exec
As the votes continue to be counted, Republican candidates Jessica Haire and Herb McMillan remained hopeful while thanking their supporters.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Toys 'R' Us Coming To VA Macy’s Stores In Time For Holidays
Macy’s Toys “R” Us shops will begin opening late July with all locations nationwide, including in Virginia, complete by Oct. 15.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Northern Lights May Be Visible In Maryland This Week
While MD is often too far south to view most northern light displays, they are occasionally visible, the Maryland Geological Survey says.
Nikki Gaskins and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Should Maryland Teachers Carry Guns At School? Patch Survey
After school shootings, the idea of arming teachers is often debated. Do you believe teachers in Maryland should be armed? Take our survey.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Toys 'R' Us Coming To MD Macy’s Stores In Time For Holidays
Macy’s Toys “R” Us shops will begin opening in late July with all locations nationwide, including in Maryland, complete by Oct. 15.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Toys 'R' Us Coming To Macy’s Stores In Florida In Time For Holidays
Macy’s Toys “R” Us shops will begin opening in late July with all locations nationwide, including in Florida, and be complete by Oct. 15.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Searchers In Maryland Locate Missing 10-Year-Old Swimmer's Body
Deputies said searchers located Genesi Elizabeth Sosa-Bonilla's body close to where she was last seen in the water near Deep Point.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Carnival Cruise Line Now Using Facial Biometrics At Port Of Baltimore
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines, will use facial scanning to verify passengers' identities.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Average FL Gas Prices Down Another 15 Cents: AAA
The state average is now on a five-week streak of declines, falling a total of 62 cents per gallon, AAA reports.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
6-Foot-Long Shark Bites Fisherman's Hand In Florida Keys: Report
A fisherman was airlifted to a Miami-Dade County hospital Sunday evening after a shark he caught bit him, the Miami Herald reported.
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