Arlington, VA|News|
VA Traffic Deaths Spiked In 2021 Amid COVID Pandemic: Report
A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows an increase in traffic fatalities in Virginia since 2020.
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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
New Port Richey Firefighters Rescue Injured Hawk
New Port Richey firefighters scooped the injured hawk up from a roadway and gave it a ride in their fire truck to a nearby animal hospital.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
UPDATE: Hillsborough County Deputies Locate Missing Sisters
Adriana Crouch, 14, and Lilly Crouch, 11, were reported missing Monday, Hillsborough County deputies said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Duo Scam 84-Year-Old CT Woman: Police
A Clearwater couple is accused of using an expired car warranty ruse to scam a Connecticut woman out of her money.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Teen Arrested After Speeding 123 MPH On Causeway: Clearwater PD
According to Clearwater police, Jazion Alonso, 18, told officers he had an explanation: he doesn't look at his speedometer while driving.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Name A Hissing Cockroach After Your Ex Via The Florida Aquarium
For a $10 donation, the Florida Aquarium is letting guests name hissing cockroaches after their ex or anyone else who’s done them wrong.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
4 Tampa Apartments Destroyed In Early Morning Fire
The Red Cross is helping five adults and four children affected by the Del Rio Apartments' fire in Tampa with shelter, food and clothing.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
MD Traffic Deaths Declined In 2021 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Report
A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a decrease in traffic fatalities in Maryland since 2020.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Naked Man In Tampa Sprays People With Fire Extinguisher: Report
A naked man sprayed people with a fire extinguisher as they evacuated a Tampa apartment building during a fire alarm, WFLA reported.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Traffic Deaths Spiked In 2021 Amid COVID Pandemic: Report
A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a big jump in traffic fatalities in Florida since 2020.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Gas Prices Reach New Multi-Year Highs, Surge Another 12 Cents
Florida's gas prices are the highest they've been in eight years, according to a new AAA report.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Watch These FL Athletes Competing In The 2022 Winter Olympics
There are 224 athletes from the United States competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Here are the Florida athletes hoping to take home gold.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Bill To End Abortions After 15 Weeks Advances In Florida Senate
A Florida bill that advanced in the Senate would ban most abortions regardless of the circumstances, including cases of rape and incest.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Maryland Woman Celebrates 104th Birthday With A Tea Party
Wearing her tiara proudly, Irene Blade of Maryland celebrated her 104th birthday like a queen — with family, friends and lots of tea.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Missing Georgia Boy Found Safe; Amber Alert Canceled
Law enforcement officials said they located Brayden Dobbs, 4, in Douglas County, Georgia. His mother has been arrested.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Extra Federal Funds Available To Help Struggling Florida Renters
Florida officials announced that an extra $740.4 million for emergency rental assistance is available to help eligible families.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Kia Starts Production Of 2023 Sportage In Georgia
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp attended the recent unveiling of the new Kia Sportage and helped drive it off the assembly line.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
COVID Lockdowns Have Little Health Benefit: Johns Hopkins Study
The Johns Hopkins University study also concluded that lockdowns "imposed enormous economic and social costs where they have been adopted."
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Body Found After YouTubers Locate Car Linked To Missing FL Woman
Divers from a popular YouTube channel discovered a car linked to missing woman, Margaret Shupe Smith, in a retention pond in Lakeland.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Injured Bald Eagle Pays MD Homeowner A Surprise Front-Porch Visit
The injured bald eagle managed to find its way to one Maryland homeowner's front porch and perch on a rocking chair before help came along.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
