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Darreonna Davis

Darreonna

Darreonna Davis is an express desk reporter at The Baltimore Banner. She previously reported at the intersection of gender, politics, health and economic policy as a fellow for the 19th News. Before that, she reported for Forbes, was an intern at Inside Climate News covering environmental justice, aided the team behind “The Lead with Jake Tapper” at CNN, and co-produced packages and digital documentaries with the specials unit at CNBC. Darreonna is a native New Orleanian with ties to Memphis and Holmes County, Mississippi. She’s also an alumna of Howard University. Feel free to contact her at darreonna.davis@thebaltimorebanner.com with any tips.

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Family and friends remember Maryland child actor with humor, heart and hometown roots
Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child actor known for roles in “The Fresh Prince of Belair” and “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” was 42.
Floyd Roger Myers Jr.
Baltimore County loses ‘sanctuary’ status after signing immigration enforcement deal
Baltimore County is no longer a “sanctuary jurisdiction” after local and federal personnel came to an agreement on immigration enforcement, officials announced Friday.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis faces new abuse claims as ex-girlfriend sues over alleged assaults
Baltimore boxing star Gervonta “Tank” Davis is facing new allegations of violence from another ex-girlfriend who claims he physically attacked her a number of times during their relationship.
Gervonta Davis arrives at the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse for a probation violation hearing Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Heavy rain floods parts of Baltimore area, prompting coastal advisories and road closures
A low-pressure system brought upward of 2 inches of rain to the Baltimore region Thursday, weather officials said, causing flooding in some areas.
Fells Point streets flood after a heavy rainstorm Thursday.
Marylanders with ties to Jamaica wait, worry and pray for loved ones
When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, Seymour Clarke could only watch from afar — glued to his phone as videos of flooding and destruction filled his screen and messages from family back home trickled in.
Residents walk through Lacovia Tombstone, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
BPD officer suspended, under investigation after ‘alarming’ video shared on social media
A Baltimore Police officer has been suspended and is under investigation after a video that appears to show him attempting to hit someone with his cruiser was shared across social media platforms.
A screenshot from a video posted to social media shows a now-suspended Baltimore Police officer chasing a man who was running away on foot by driving after him through the city streets.
PGA Tour Superstore eyes 2026 for Baltimore County opening
Leading golf retailer PGA Tour Superstore is eyeing a spring or early summer 2026 opening in Timonium.
The 29,440-square-foot store in Timonium will feature a apparel, equipment, fittings and repairs and amenities, such as putting green, three practice and play hitting bays and a golf simulator showroom.
Rain and coastal flooding expected for ‘abnormally dry’ Maryland
For an “abnormally dry Maryland,” rain will soon come as meteorologists predict 1-2 inches could fall across the region between Wednesday and Thursday.
Cars drive on West Nursery Road near BWI during a thunderstorm in the Baltimore, Md. region on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Heat-related deaths in Maryland top 30 for the first time since summer 2012
This past summer, 34 people died from heat in Maryland, according to data from the state Department of Health.
The sun sets over the Cherry Hill festival in Baltimore on July 4, 2025.
Geno’s Steaks, famous Philly cheesesteak joint, coming to Baltimore in 2026
Geno’s Steaks, famous Philly cheesesteak restaurant, is opening at Power Plant Live! in Baltimore in early 2026.
PacSun served up Geno's Cheesesteaks for hundreds of guests as part of the nationwide Golden State of Mind Day activities on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Philadelphia.
Towson’s Thirsty Thursdays attract young people, but some are overwhelmed by crowds
Recent videos shared on social media of large crowds gathering in Towson for Thirsty Thursday sparked outrage from residents and led to increased police presence.
Police officers stand near Barley’s Backyard Uptown bar during Thirsty Thursday in Towson.
Former Dundalk pastor arrested, charged with child sex abuse
A Baltimore County bilingual church pastor was arrested and charged with child sexual abuse recently, officials announced Friday.
Baltimore County Police arrested Walter Sevillano, a pastor, for child sex abuse that allegedly occured at the church and his home.
Bird flu detected in Anne Arundel County for third time this year
Bird flu was recently detected in a backyard Anne Arundel County flock, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday, bringing the total outbreaks across the state to 10.
Bird flu was recently detected in a backyard Anne Arundel County flock, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
‘Not too shabby’: Baltimore trivia host ends ‘Jeopardy!’ champion reign with more than $60K
Jonathan Hugendubler, the most recent “Jeopardy!” champion and a fixture in Baltimore trivia, was dethroned on the second episode of season 42.
Jonathan Hugendubler of Baltimore defeated Scott Riccardi in "Jeopardy" on July 25, 2025.
Salisbury Police investigating death of man found in Wicomico River
Salisbury Police are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in the Wicomico River days after he was reported missing.
The Wicomico River runs through Downtown Salisbury, MD. on Oct. 24, 2024.
State police investigating Allegany County prisoner’s death
State police are investigating the death of a prisoner at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Allegany County over the weekend, officials announced Monday.
North Branch Correctional Institution, Cumberland, Maryland.
Man charged in killing of missing Prince George’s County 19-year-old
Prince George’s County Police arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman who went missing in late August.
Da'Cara Thompson's family reported her missing to PGPD on Aug. 23.
New Barnes & Noble opening in Anne Arundel County next week
Barnes & Noble is opening its second Anne Arundel location in Pasadena on Wednesday, September 10.
A Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Pittsburgh on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.
Baltimore County Police investigate homicide in Parkville as possible murder-suicide
Baltimore County Police are investigating a murder-suicide that happened in Parkville Tuesday morning, officials announced, just days after tackling a similar incident in Catonsville.
Baltimore County Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that happened in Parkville Tuesday morning, the third one this year and the second in a week.
Five-alarm downtown fire under control, though hot spots remain
Baltimore firefighters responded to the fire in a building near the intersection of North Howard Street and West Fayette Street.
A fire in a four-story vacant building in the 200 block of W. Fayette Street on Tuesday.
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