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Kathy Reakes
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Kathy Reaks has worked as a reporter in the local news business since 1984, starting as a news clerk and working her way up. She spent 17 years at Florida Today in Melbourne, Florida as a general assignment reporter, crime reporter, entertainment reporter and restaurant critic. She worked four years at Hometown News as a general assignment reporter, then another two years at Spacecoast Daily in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She attended Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Florida.
Long Island Physician Assistant Engaged In Sexual Contact With 14-Year-Old Patient, Police Say
A Long Island physician assistant has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a minor patient and then gave her money in an attempt to prevent her from reporting the contact.
According to Suffolk County Police, Richard Bennett, 48, of Coram, was arrested Thursday, May 21, for having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old female patient earlier that month while he was employed at Family Medical Care, located at 1745 Union Blvd, in Bay Shore.
He then allegedly gave the teen cash to prevent her from reporting the crime, police said.
Bennett was charged…
Newtown HS Grad Back In Connecticut To Face Murder, Kidnapping, Other Charges
A former Fairfield County high school football standout charged with the murders of two people, kidnapping a woman, and other crimes, is under suicide watch after being returned to Connecticut to face charges.
Peter Manfredonia, 23, a UConn senior and 2015 Newtown High School graduate who was the subject of a national manhunt, was returned to the state from Maryland where he was captured after the rampage that began on Friday, May 22, in Willington, Connecticut, said Connecticut State Police.
During an arraignment on murder charges on Friday, June 12 for the Willington killing of an e…
Covid- 19: Lake Compounce Announces Date For Reopening, With These Restrictions
In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a visit to Lake Compounce Park when it reopens next month will look a little different, with bathing suits paired with face masks.
Located in Bristol, in Hartford County, the fun park announced they will be re-opening for the summer season on Wednesday, July 1, to Sunday, July 5, for season pass holders Appreciation Days.
The general public can join the fun on Monday, July 6, park officials said.
But all the splishing and splashing will be mixed with a lot of safety measures such as social distancing and limiting the number of…
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