St. Pete, FL|News|
FL Gas Prices: What It Costs For Labor Day Weekend 2022
After two months of decline, gas prices in Florida have increased just ahead of the Labor Day weekend, according to AAA.
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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Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Among America's Most Financially Stressed Cities: Study
Baltimore ranks among the 25 cities with the most financial stress in America, according to a new SmartAsset study.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Starving Dog Rescued After Being Left To Die In Dumpster
The emaciated dog was discovered in a Dumpster in an airline crate with trash piled on top of him, according to a Florida pet rescue group.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Fort Myers, FL|News|
12-Year-Old FL Student Arrested For Gun Threat: Police
The seventh-grade student attends Fort Myers Middle School, police said.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Street Vendor Arrested After 'Lady In The Lake' Threat Claim
Despite the arrest, Baltimore police said they are still trying to decipher fact from fiction after the 'Lady in the Lake' threat claim.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Firefighters Pull Body From Water
Firefighters recovered the body Tuesday evening along the 700 block of Eastern Avenue in Baltimore.
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Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
‘Forever Chemicals’ In Virginia Water: New Research Offers Hope
Scientists think they’ve come up with a way to break down “forever chemicals” — a class of chemicals found in Virginia’s water systems.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
‘Forever Chemicals’ In Florida Water: New Research Offers Hope
A new law requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to set state rules for target cleanup levels of PFAS.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
‘Forever Chemicals’ In Maryland Water: New Research Offers Hope
According to the Maryland Department of the Environment, most people have been exposed to PFAS because of their use in many common goods.
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Germantown, MD|News|
Germantown Water Main Break Leaves Dozens Without Water
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is working to address two water main breaks on Clopper Road in Gaithersburg and Germantown.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Gaithersburg Water Main Break Leaves Dozens Without Water
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is working to address two water main breaks on Clopper Road in Gaithersburg and Germantown.
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Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Gaithersburg Wendy's To Give Away Free Food For A Year
The first 100 customers at the newly remodeled Wendy's restaurant in Gaithersburg on Oct. 15 will get a chance to win free food for a year.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Vegan Mom Receives Life Sentence In FL For Starving Young Son To Death
According to Cape Coral police, Sheila O’Leary's 18-month-old son was the size of a 7-month-old baby when he died.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Tom Cruise's Son Reels In 301-Pound Fish In FL Tournament: Video
Tom Cruise's son, Connor, who lives in Clearwater, caught a monster fish Friday during the 2022 Sarasota Slam fishing tournament.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
West Palm Beach, FL|News|
FL Man Sentenced In Multi-Million Dollar Pool Contracting Scheme
Brian Washburn stole millions from customers and often left dangerous debris piles and gaping holes in their backyards, officials said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Fallen Baltimore Firefighter's Child Gets Touching Send-Off To School
Firefighters gave the stepdaughter of fallen Baltimore firefighter Lt. Kelsey Sadler, the perfect send-off on the first day of school.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Driver Dies After Crashing Into Gaithersburg Townhomes: Police
The driver of the vehicle, a 62-year-old man from Gaithersburg, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
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Germantown, MD|News|
Dunkin' To Treat Germantown Teachers With Free Coffee
Dunkin' locations in Germantown are treating teachers to a free medium cup of hot or iced coffee on Thursday.
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Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Dunkin' To Treat Gaithersburg Teachers With Free Coffee
Dunkin' locations in Gaithersburg are treating teachers to a free medium cup of hot or iced coffee on Thursday.
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Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
Dunkin' To Treat Greater Alexandria Teachers With Free Coffee
Dunkin' locations in Greater Alexandria are treating teachers to a free medium cup of hot or iced coffee on Thursday.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff