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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.
17, Including Three Children, Displaced Following Fire At Multi-Family Residence In Bridgeport
At least 17 people, including three children, were displaced after a fire at a multi-family residence left the building in ruins.
The fire, at 232 Maplewood Ave., in Bridgeport, was first reported around 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, after the Emergency Management Center, received numerous calls reporting heavy fire with the possibility of occupants still inside, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police and Fire departments.
Firefighters immediately responded and found heavy fire coming from the front and back of the building on arrival.
A search of all floors failed to tu…
Long Island Woman Throws Rock Through 7-Eleven Window After Fight With Clerk, Police Say
A Long Island woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a rock through the window of a 7-Eleven store following an incident with an employee.
Maria Campione, 20, of Island Park, was arrested around 5:50 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, outside of the 7-Eleven store on Park Avenue in Wantagh, said the Nassau County Police.
According to police, Campione allegedly entered the store and removed a can of beer from the refrigerated section of the store.
An employee, who has had numerous interactions with Campione, took the beer from her and told her to leave, police said.
After leaving the s…
Bridgeport Resident ID'd Who Died While In Police Custody
A 31-year-old man who died while in police custody over the weekend has been identified.
Justin Griffin, of Bridgeport, died early Sunday, Jan. 5, following his arrest on Saturday, Jan. 4, by Milford Police, said Connecticut State Police.
According to Milford Police, Griffin was taken into custody, without incident, during the course of a traffic stop when it was discovered that he was the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant.
During the processing procedure, officers noticed that Griffin was displaying signs of medical distress and paramedics were immediately summoned to evaluat…
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