Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force Focus Of HBO's 'We Own This City'
The HBO miniseries "We Own This City" documents the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's ill-fated Gun Trace Task Force.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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Havre de Grace, MD|News|
2 Harford County Cocaine Dealers Convicted In Federal Court
Both men each face a maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison for their role in a drug distribution conspiracy in Harford County.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Owings Mills-Reisterstown, MD|News|
Owings Mills Among 'Best Places To Live In Baltimore Area': Niche
Owings Mills is among the top 100 places to call home in 2022 for the Baltimore area, according to a new report by Niche.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Bel Air Among 'Best Places To Live In Baltimore Area': Report
Bel Air is among the top 100 places to call home in 2022 for the Baltimore area, according to a new report by Niche.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Perry Hall Among 'Best Places To Live In Baltimore Area': Report
Perry Hall is among the top 50 places to call home in 2022 for the Baltimore area, according to a new report by Niche.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Towson Among '2022 Best Places To Live In Baltimore Area': Report
Towson is among the top 10 places to call home in 2022 for the Baltimore area, according to a new report by Niche.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Bob Saget Possibly Hit Head On Carpeted Floor: Final Report
The Orange County Sheriff's Office issued its final report into actor Bob Saget's death, saying no foul play is suspected in the fatal fall.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Second Teen Charged In Killing Of Doordash Driver: Baltimore PD
Doordash driver, Cheryl McCormack, 51, was shot and killed in January following a botched robbery, Baltimore police said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Aberdeen, MD|News|
Truck Fire Partially Damages House In Harford County
Investigators said a house fire in Aberdeen caused about $10,000 worth of damage to property, and it remains under investigation.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
$30K Worth Of Turtles Stolen From Breeder By Repairman: Sheriff
Florida detectives said a repairman recently stole 18 turtles, including one named Hunchy. The turtles were valued at more than $30K.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Many State Jobs In Maryland To No Longer Require College Degree
Maryland is launching a first-in-the-nation initiative to recruit experienced, non-degree candidates, Gov. Larry Hogan announced.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Only 1 FL Team To Play In 2022 NCAA March Madness Tournament
The NCAA’s March Madness tournament begins Tuesday. Here’s who made it from Florida and where they’re seeded — it’s not who you think.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Athens, GA|News|
Ex-Deputy Gets Life Sentence For UGA Student's Murder: Report
Winford “Trey” Terrell Adams, III recently pleaded guilty to fatally shooting UGA student, Benjamin Lloyd Cloer, in 2019, the AJC reported.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Man Calls 911, Requests Meth Tested For Authenticity: Sheriff
Authorities said a Florida man believed that his dealer actually sold him bath salts instead of meth and wanted deputies to investigate.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Universal Orlando Opens Quiet Room For Guests With Autism
The quiet room is intended for guests who need a break from the noise and crowds of the parks, according to Universal Orlando.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Diapers To Become Tax-Free In Florida
Florida parents can take advantage of the tax-free benefit starting July 1.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Giant Container Ship Stuck In Chesapeake Bay
The Ever Forward ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay on Sunday about a year after its sister ship got stuck in the Suez Canal.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
WWE Star Scott Hall Taken Off Life Support, Dies In GA Hospital
Scott Hall, professional wrestling’s “Bad Guy," died Monday in Georgia following complications from hip surgery.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Bob Saget's Autopsy Records Will Never Be Released, Judge Rules
A Florida judge has made permanent a ban on the release of photos, video or other records related to actor Bob Saget's death investigation.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Woman Killed, Firefighter Injured In Baltimore House Fire
The Baltimore City Fire Dept. said the deceased is an 85-year-old woman. The fire started as a result of an overheated power strip.
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