Havre de Grace, MD|News|
Havre de Grace Residents Collecting Soda Tabs For A Good Cause
Two Havre de Grace residents are collecting soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Here's how you can help.
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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Bel Air, MD|News|
2 Wanted For Stealing Coffee Makers From Best Buy: Bel Air PD
The pair stole two coffee makers valued at more than $1,400, according to Bel Air police.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Firefighter Injured In Deadly Fire Leaves Hospital
Firefighter John McMaster was released from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center on Thursday.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Firefighter Kelsey Sadler Posthumously Promoted
Kelsey Sadler was one of two firefighters who died battling a fire in a vacant row house in southwest Baltimore on Monday morning.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Savannah, GA|News|
Georgia Firefighters Rescue Deer Stuck In Soccer Netting
Firefighters in Georgia said when they found the small buck, it was extremely exhausted and could barely lift its head.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
FL Man Charged In Sharing Child Pornography On Snapchat: Police
Chase Walker, 22, once worked at a children's theater in Sarasota, according to a police report.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
FL Among The Safest States To Live In During COVID-19: Report
A new report looked at Florida's COVID-19 vaccination rates, hospitalizations, deaths and transmission rates.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Lawrenceville, GA|News|
Lawrenceville Teacher Caught Pushing Student To Ground: Deputies
Marquette Thin, 44, of Lawrenceville is accused of pushing a 14-year-old student to the ground in a classroom filled with students.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Hyattsville, MD|News|
Hyattsville Mayor Dies By Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound: Officials
"We are heartbroken at this loss and extend our deepest sympathy to his family," the city of Hyattsville said about the mayor's suicide.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
World's Oldest Male Gorilla, Ozzie, Dies At Zoo Atlanta
Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, was found deceased by the care team Tuesday. He was 61 years old, according to Zoo Atlanta.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Felon Found With Luxury Car Fob Stash After St. Pete Arrest: PD
St. Pete police said they discovered the stash of stolen luxury key fobs after responding to a recent car burglary.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
1 Body Recovered, 38 Missing After Boat Capsizes Off FL Coast
U.S. Coast Guard investigators believe a boat that capsized off the Florida coast was being used for human smuggling; 38 people are missing.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Released From Prison Early
Disgraced Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh had been sentenced to three years in federal prison followed by three years of probation.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
COVID-19 Omicron Surge Peaks, Cases Drop In Maryland: Analysis
The omicron surge is waning in Maryland, giving health experts hope that the COVID-19 pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
'I Was Attacked By A Bear': FL Man Fights Off Bear To Save Dogs
The Florida man was able to get the bear to leave by making loud noises and quickly moving a bench in front of his porch door.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
GoFundMe Created For Fallen, Injured Baltimore Firefighters
Fundraising organizers hope to raise $50,000 by Jan. 31 for the families of the four firefighters killed or injured in the Baltimore fire.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Huge Snapping Turtle Found In Gutter Perplexes Wildlife Experts
According to wildlife experts, the snapping turtle should have been hibernating this time of year — not roaming the streets of Baltimore.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
GoFundMe Launched For Firefighter Killed In Baltimore Blaze
The online fundraiser will benefit the family of Kenny Lacayo. He was one of three firefighters killed in Monday's Baltimore row house fire.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Local Students Honored At Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
Students from Alpharetta, Milton and Cumming won national awards and earned other recognition at the 2022 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Guns Found At Georgia Airports Spiked In 2021, TSA Says
In Georgia, TSA said its officers found a gun for every 40,570 passengers screened last year. That's more than twice the national rate.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
