‘Worst I’ve ever seen’: Jellyfish surge keeps swimmers out of Ocean City water
A surge of sea nettle jellyfish is keeping some swimmers out of the water along parts of Maryland’s beaches and bays. Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin says the jellyfish activity is the worst he has seen in more than 50 years, with lifeguards responding to thousands of reported stings.
A surge of sea nettle jellyfish is keeping some swimmers out of the water along parts of Maryland’s beaches and bays. Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin says the jellyfish activity is the worst he has seen in more than 50 years, with lifeguards responding to thousands of reported stings.
Speed cameras coming to 6 St. Mary’s County school zones
Drivers in St. Mary’s County will soon face photo enforcement in six school zones as officials roll out a new speed camera program. A 15-day warning period begins Aug. 21, and starting Sept. 7, drivers going 12 mph or more over the posted limit could face a $40 fine.
Drivers in St. Mary’s County will soon face photo enforcement in six school zones as officials roll out a new speed camera program. A 15-day warning period begins Aug. 21, and starting Sept. 7, drivers going 12 mph or more over the posted limit could face a $40 fine.
Maryland man gets 30 years for 2024 murder, body dumping; victim's family outraged
A Maryland judge has sentenced 28-year-old DeAngelo McRoy to 30 years in prison for his role in the 2024 fatal armed carjacking and murder of 35-year-old father Delondre Sawyer.
A Maryland judge has sentenced 28-year-old DeAngelo McRoy to 30 years in prison for his role in the 2024 fatal armed carjacking and murder of 35-year-old father Delondre Sawyer.
Court halts Trump’s White House ballroom project pending congressional approval
A federal appeals court has upheld a pause on above-ground construction of President Trump’s proposed 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, ruling the project cannot move forward without congressional approval. Underground work tied to national security facilities can continue, and Trump has two weeks to seek Supreme Court review.
A federal appeals court has upheld a pause on above-ground construction of President Trump’s proposed 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, ruling the project cannot move forward without congressional approval. Underground work tied to national security facilities can continue, and Trump has two weeks to seek Supreme Court review.
Howard University offers retirement packages to at least 600 faculty, staff
Howard University is offering voluntary retirement incentive packages to at least 600 eligible faculty and staff as part of what the school calls long-term workforce and financial planning. The move comes after hundreds of students were recently disenrolled over unpaid tuition, with some later reinstated.
Howard University is offering voluntary retirement incentive packages to at least 600 eligible faculty and staff as part of what the school calls long-term workforce and financial planning. The move comes after hundreds of students were recently disenrolled over unpaid tuition, with some later reinstated.
Ballroom blocked & Howard University buyouts | TOP HEADLINES
A US Appeals Court has blocked President Trump's $400M ballroom project. Plus, Howard University is offering 600 employee buyouts.
A US Appeals Court has blocked President Trump's $400M ballroom project. Plus, Howard University is offering 600 employee buyouts.
Tree down in Bethesda as storms move through the region | FOX 5 AT 6AM
Montgomery County fire responded to a tree down in front of a Bethesda home on Bells Mill Road Thursday.
Montgomery County fire responded to a tree down in front of a Bethesda home on Bells Mill Road Thursday.
Cheer academy owner due in court on sex abuse charges | FOX 5 AT 4AM
A cheer academy owner charged with sexual abuse will see a judge Friday.
A cheer academy owner charged with sexual abuse will see a judge Friday.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix brings traffic closure to DC
Preparations for the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., are triggering road closures and traffic delays across the district.
Preparations for the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., are triggering road closures and traffic delays across the district.
New Virginia hemp law faces legal challenges, retailers say business threatened
Virginia business owners are taking legal action to block a new state hemp law set to take effect on Aug. 15. They argue restrictions on THC in hemp products will make a large chunk of their inventory unsellable.
Virginia business owners are taking legal action to block a new state hemp law set to take effect on Aug. 15. They argue restrictions on THC in hemp products will make a large chunk of their inventory unsellable.
Man shot and killed outside Hyattsville home, suspect on the run
Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot and killed outside a home in Hyattsville.
Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot and killed outside a home in Hyattsville.
New delays in Catherine Hoggle case; Rabbi sues over gun ban in Montgomery Co. | TOP STORIES
Also, a rabbi is suing Montgomery County over its gun ban, arguing that legal guns help keep worshippers safe.
Also, a rabbi is suing Montgomery County over its gun ban, arguing that legal guns help keep worshippers safe.
Strait of Hormuz deal talks resume; NTSB releases report on crash near Fredericksbug | TOP STORIES
A ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran could grant Tehran increased control over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the NTSB has released its preliminary report into a fatal plane crash near Fredericksburg that killed the pilot, 78-year-old pilot Roland Babcock Jr.
A ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran could grant Tehran increased control over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the NTSB has released its preliminary report into a fatal plane crash near Fredericksburg that killed the pilot, 78-year-old pilot Roland Babcock Jr.
Maryland lake closes after second rabid beaver attack in two weeks
Maryland officials closed Hunting Creek Lake at Cunningham Falls State Park after two confirmed rabid beaver attacks in less than two weeks. A 13-year-old was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital after the first attack, while a fisherman was bitten on the leg in the second.
Maryland officials closed Hunting Creek Lake at Cunningham Falls State Park after two confirmed rabid beaver attacks in less than two weeks. A 13-year-old was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital after the first attack, while a fisherman was bitten on the leg in the second.
Maryland spraying for West Nile virus after positive mosquito traps
Maryland officials are ramping up proactive mosquito spraying in Prince George's County after several traps tested positive for West Nile virus.
Maryland officials are ramping up proactive mosquito spraying in Prince George's County after several traps tested positive for West Nile virus.
Data center boom inflates VA land prices as $2M farm lists for $50M
A 22-acre family farm in Woodbridge, Virginia, was listed for $50 million despite an assessed value of just $2 million. Experts say it's a money grab aimed at targeting data center developers who are offering inflated prices for land across the region.
A 22-acre family farm in Woodbridge, Virginia, was listed for $50 million despite an assessed value of just $2 million. Experts say it's a money grab aimed at targeting data center developers who are offering inflated prices for land across the region.
Spanberger intervenes on Dominion-Nextera merger
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is intervening in a proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is intervening in a proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.
McConnell discharged from rehab facility, Spanberger intervenes in Dominon merger | TOP STORIES
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility to continue recovering at home following a seven-week hospital stay. Meanwhile in Virginia, Gov. Abigail Spanberger has officially intervened in the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility to continue recovering at home following a seven-week hospital stay. Meanwhile in Virginia, Gov. Abigail Spanberger has officially intervened in the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.
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Dr. Cayce Myers joined Fox 5 DC.
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City Cruises DC debuts new excursions this season
City Cruises DC is rolling out new excursions this season for visitors to experience the water. FOX 5’s Annie Mae has a sneak peek.
City Cruises DC is rolling out new excursions this season for visitors to experience the water. FOX 5’s Annie Mae has a sneak peek.