Tampa, FL|News|
New Autism Decal Program To Help PCSO Deputies ID Those With Needs
The program allows residents to easily place decals on their homes and vehicles to alert deputies that someone has autism.
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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Tampa, FL|News|
FL TSA Worker Faked Burglary To Cover For Being Late To Work: Sheriff
Taleta Collier, 34, of Winter Haven created a fake police report to avoid "repercussions for excessive tardiness at work," deputies said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Savannah, GA|News|
Ahmaud Arbery's Killers To Be Sentenced In August For Hate Crimes
Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, each face a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Search For Man Who Jumped From Carnival Ship Off FL Coast Suspended
The Coast Guard said it searched approximately 2,078 square miles for 58 search hours but never located the Carnival passenger.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Good Samaritan Dies Rescuing 12 People From Capsized Boat In Florida
A Florida man drowned while rescuing nine children and three women from a capsized boat over the weekend, multiple news outlets report.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
557 Fatalities On Maryland Highways In 2021, Report Finds
While the number of driving deaths decreased in Maryland last year, state officials said the number of crashes is still 'unacceptable.'
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
MD Teacher Wins $50K After Husband Bought Lotto Ticket To Cheer Her up
When Robyn Mejia was having a rough week, her husband brought home a scratch-off to try and lift her spirits. It paid off in a big way.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Orlando FreeFall Ride: Adjusted Sensors Factor In Tyre Sampson's Death
According to a new report, manual adjustments made to the Orlando FreeFall ride contributed to Tyre Sampson's death last month.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
2-Year-Old Florida Panther Struck, Killed By Vehicle
This is the 11th panther to be fatally struck by a vehicle in the state, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Amber Alert Canceled: Georgia Baby Taken From Home Found Safe
Police said the baby, A'hmaud Griffin, and Travis Diquail Griffin, 27, have been located. The baby is safe.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Run Over By Grandmother In Florida: Troopers
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the 70-year-old woman struck her granddaughter with her van while dropping off family over the weekend.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Dollar General Manager In Tampa Fired After Viral TikTok Videos
Mary Gundel, who managed a Dollar General in Tampa, said she lost her job after harshly criticizing the company on TikTok.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
WATCH: Big Rattlesnake Removed From Doorsteps Of Florida Home
The homeowner contacted deputies after the unwanted guest showed up at her Florida house.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami Beach, FL|News|
Man Slices Forearm, Smears Blood On Florida Holocaust Memorial: Police
Christopher Green, 44, has been charged with criminal mischief of a place of worship in Miami Beach.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Semi Carrying 1K Bags Of Cocoa Catches Fire On I-95 In Florida
According to the Daytona Beach Fire Department, the fire happened after the tractor-trailer's brakes malfunctioned.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Search Underway For Man Who Jumped From Carnival Ship Off FL Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man who jumped off the Carnival Mardi Gras during its return to Port Canaveral, officials said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Ever Forward Cargo Ship Stuck In Chesapeake Bay Finally Freed
The Ever Forward, a 1,095-foot container ship grounded in the Chesapeake Bay near Craighill Channel for more than a month, is finally free.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Man Fatally Shot In Head After Baltimore 'Road Rage Incident': Police
No information about a possible suspect was immediately released.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
CVS, Target Latest Florida Stores Limiting Baby Formula Purchases
Walgreens, CVS and Target stores in Florida are all limiting purchases to three units of infant and toddler formula amid a shortage.
Nikki Gaskins and Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
CVS, Target Latest Georgia Stores Limiting Baby Formula Purchases
Walgreens, CVS and Target stores in Georgia are all limiting purchases to three units of infant and toddler formula amid a shortage.
Nikki Gaskins and Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff