Miami, FL|News|
FL Fraud Suspect Tried To Flee To Cuba On Jet Ski, Feds Say
Ernesto Graveran is accused of submitting $4M in fraudulent health care claims, officials said, and tried to flee to Cuba by Jet Ski.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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A South Carolina native, Nikki is a journalist who covers the Southeast for Patch.com. A news junkie with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, she strives to provide readers with as much relevant, local content as possible. Have a news tip? Send them to nikki.gaskins@patch.com.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Juneteenth 2022: What's Open, Closed, Events Planned Around Bradenton
Juneteenth is not an official state holiday in Florida; however, several events are planned in Bradenton to commemorate the special day.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Juneteenth 2022: What’s Open, What’s Closed In Sarasota
Juneteenth is not an official state holiday in Florida; however, many government services in Sarasota change their hours around the holiday.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Annandale, VA|News|
Outdoor String Lights To Blame For Annandale House Fire: Firefighters
The house fire displaced seven people and caused about $125,000 in damage, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota GOP Headquarters Vandalized With Spray Paint: Report
One photo shows the words "property of the NRA" written in black paint on one side of the building in Sarasota.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Small Plane Crashes Upside Down In River: Manatee County Sheriff
The pilot, believed to be from Sarasota, is uninjured, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
ID Theft, DUI, Shoplifting, Larceny Reported In Falls Church: Police
The City of Falls Church Police Department released its weekly crime report Tuesday for calls officers responded to over the last week.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington County's Overall Crime Rate Increased 4.8% In 2021: Report
Staffing continues to be the most significant challenge facing the Arlington County Police Department, Chief Andy Penn said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Groundbreaking Planned For New ART Operations & Maintenance Facility
Arlington County will host a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning for its future transit operations and maintenance facility.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Alexandria Man Dies In Arlington County Crash
Jose T. Villanueva, 31, of Alexandria was transported to George Washington Hospital where he died from his injuries, police said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
FL Trooper Struck By DUI Driver Officially Back On The Job, Police Say
Trooper Toni Schuck officially returned to work Tuesday after recovering from injuries sustained during the Skyway 10K in March.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
New Details In Smithsburg Mass Shooting Released By MD State Police
Maryland State Police have identified the troopers who helped arrest the man charged in Thursday's mass shooting in Smithsburg.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
9 Florida Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News
These are the nine pediatric medical centers in Florida included in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota's Trolly, Scooter Programs Recognized With Mobility Award
Sarasota’s Bay Runner trolley and micromobility program have been recognized by the International Parking & Mobility Institute.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Miami-Dade Lifts No-Swim Advisory For Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay Area
A portion of Miami River still being sampled, according to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Strawberry Supermoon To Rise Over Virginia, DC This Week
The strawberry supermoon lights up the Virginia and DC sky this week. Here’s when to see it.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Strawberry Supermoon To Rise Over Maryland This Week
The strawberry supermoon lights up the Maryland sky this week. Here’s when to see it.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Strawberry Supermoon To Rise Over Florida This Week
The strawberry supermoon lights up the Florida sky this week. Here’s when to see it.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Historic Chapel, School In Maryland Designated Historic Landmark
Tolson's Chapel and School in Sharpsburg was funded and built by the newly freed Black population in and around Sharpsburg in 1866.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Maryland Deputy Gunned Down Trying To Arrest Fugitive: Sheriff
Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard was fatally shot in Pittsville while attempting to arrest Austin Jacob Allen Davidson, 20, deputies said.
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