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6 days ago
- Health
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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Bowie
BOWIE, Md. () — A over the weekend for showing unusual behavior tested positive for rabies, Bowie police confirmed on Tuesday. The Bowie Police Department said that at around 3 p.m. on June 1, it received reports of a raccoon acting unusually along the 4600 block of Mitchellville Road in the Bowie Gateway Center area. Prince George's County Special Election: Where to cast your ballot The raccoon was picked up and euthanized. It was tested for rabies, which came back positive on June 3. Anyone who came into contact with that raccoon should contact the Prince George's County Health Department at (301) 583-3750 and request an urgent and immediate risk assessment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
- General
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Prince George's County Election Day: Voters to elect new County Executive
The Brief Election Day is June 3. The Special Election is for vacancies in the County Executive and County Council District 5 seats. Polls close at 8 p.m. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - Voters across Prince George's County head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new county executive and decide a key council race. The County Executive race features Democrat Aisha Braveboy and Republican Jonathan White, with the winner set to serve the remaining two years of Senator Angela Alsobrooks' term. In County Council District 5, Democrat Shayla D. Adams-Stafford will compete against Republican Fred Price Jr. Election Day Voting: June 3, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Register: Voters can register in person at any voting location. Check Status: To check your registration status, click here. Mail-in ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day, June 3. College Park City Hall7401 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 201Hyattsville, MD 20740 Kentland Community Center2413 Pinebrook AvenueLandover, MD 20785 Lake Arbor Community Center10100 Lake Arbor WayBowie, MD 20721 Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center7120 Contee RdLaurel, MD 20707 Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center6120 Sargent RdHyattsville, MD 20782 Southern Area Aquatic & Recreation Complex13601 Missouri AveBrandywine, MD 20613 South Bowie Community Center1717 Pittsfield LnBowie, MD 20715 Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex7007 Bock RdFort Washington, MD 20744 Suitland Community Center Park/School5600 Regency LnForestville, MD 20747 The Source Information in this article comes from the Maryland State Board of Elections and previous FOX 5 reporting.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
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Early voting begins Wednesday for the Prince George's County Special Election
The Brief Early Voting begin May 28. Special Election for vacancies in the County Executive and County Council District 5 seats. Election Day voting June 3. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Early voting begins Wednesday for the Prince George's County Special Election, which will fill vacancies in the County Executive and County Council District 5 seats. Democrat Aisha Braveboy faces Republican Jonathan White for the remaining two years of Angela Alsobrooks' term as County Executive. Alsobrooks won a U.S. Senate seat last year, becoming the first Black senator elected from Maryland. In County Council District 5, Democrat Shayla D. Adams-Stafford will compete against Republican Fred Price Jr. What you can do Early Voting: May 28–June 2, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (12 p.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday). Election Day Voting: June 3, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Register: Voters can register in person at any voting location. Check Status: To check your registration status, click here. Mail-in ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day, June 3. College Park City Hall7401 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 201Hyattsville, MD 20740 Kentland Community Center2413 Pinebrook AvenueLandover, MD 20785 Lake Arbor Community Center10100 Lake Arbor WayBowie, MD 20721 Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center7120 Contee RdLaurel, MD 20707 Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center6120 Sargent RdHyattsville, MD 20782 Southern Area Aquatic & Recreation Complex13601 Missouri AveBrandywine, MD 20613 South Bowie Community Center1717 Pittsfield LnBowie, MD 20715 Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex7007 Bock RdFort Washington, MD 20744 Suitland Community Center Park/School5600 Regency LnForestville, MD 20747 The Source Information in this article comes from the Maryland State Board of Elections and previous FOX 5 reporting.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
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North Port Special Election could bring new police department after over overcrowding
The Brief A North Port Special Election could bring a new police department to help ease the strain on city services. That includes up to $115 million dollars in bonds to help pay for a new police headquarters. Since 2006, North Port Police has seen its staff double to 206 positions while they protect a population of more than 90,000. NORTH PORT, Fla. - Residents in North Port are voting in a special election on Tuesday that could help ease the strain on city services. That includes up to $115 million dollars in bonds to help pay for a new police headquarters. For the last few years, the North Port Police Department has been bursting at the seams. It's had to get creative by doing things like converting closets into office space. The City of North Port said the outcome of this special election is crucial. What they're saying "As the city continues to grow, we just need to keep pace, keep our city as safe as we can and make sure our infrastructure keeps up with our growth," said Mayor Phil Stokes. A new proposed department would be built off of Toledo Blade, but the City needs voters to approve a referendum for $115 million dollars in bonds. Mayor Phil Stokes is urging residents to vote yes. "Without a doubt they are needs, not wants," said Mayor Stokes. Big picture view At the current police department, a conference room houses two offices and a storage closet has been turned into a commander's office. Since 2006, North Port Police has seen it's staff double to 206 positions while they protect a population of more than 90,000. "We've been trying to do everything we could to utilize as much space as possible to put new people's positions in the headquarters here, said Deputy Chief Chris Morales. READ: Church of Scientology makes rare appearance during Clearwater meeting on closing downtown street Last year, Deputy Chief Chris Morales took FOX 13 on a tour to show us how the department has utilized as much space as possible, but that space has run out. "Mission critical. We are 185% above capacity. This venture started in 2017 when we ran out of space for evidence and property," he said. If the bonds are approved the average homeowner with a property value of $246 thousand dollars would see a property tax increase of around $121 a year, which is about $10 dollars a month or .33 cents a day. "This is a facility that will take us out to 40 years which will handle the growth curve and god we certainly don't want to underestimate our need again as has happened in the past," said Mayor Stokes. Also on the ballot are two city charter changes. One of which would allow the city clerk and city attorney to live outside of North Port city limits. There are additional referendums involving the borrowing of money for state and federally declared disasters, along with bonds to help finance a solid waste transfer station and wastewater treatment facility. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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06-05-2025
- Politics
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Election officials share early voting numbers across local counties
Polls for Ohio's May Primary and Special Election open tomorrow. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, over the past week, people have been voting early and turning in their absentee ballots. TRENDING STORIES: 2nd grader accidentally orders 70K lollipops while playing on phone Food pantry closed after car crashes into building 'Murdered right in front of our eyes;' Family of man who died in jail custody calling for charges Voters around the Miami Valley shared why they voted early with News Center 7. 'It's important to me to always vote, and early is convenient for me. I'm retired!' Yellow Springs resident Connie Crockett said. Others commented on the issues that brought them to the polls. 'Mostly the school issues. And I'm not going to be in town on voting day,' Beavercreek resident Dawn Combs said. News Center 7 pulled data that shows they weren't alone in voting early. However, none of the local counties News Center 7's John Bedell asked were above 3% turnout for early voting: Greene County: 2.8% Miami County: 2.78% Montgomery County: 1.3% Warren County 1.2% 'We are expecting probably a lighter turnout than a lot of other elections,' Montgomery County Board of Elections Deputy Director Russ Joseph said. Last week, Montgomery County Board of Elections officials encouraged people to get out and vote. Polls will be open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
