Leonardtown blaze that killed firefighter likely caused by lightning strike: source

A two-alarm fire that destroyed a Leonardtown home and took the life of a firefighter was likely caused by a lightning strike, sources tell FOX 5's Bob Barnard.

Assistant principal at Leonardtown High School charged with sex offenses

The assistant principal at Leonardtown High School is now facing charges for engaging in sexual contact with a victim at the school. 

18-year-old dead after parking lot shooting in St. Mary's County

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an 18-year-old victim was found dead in a Mechanicsville parking lot early Friday morning.

2 killed in Lexington Park house fire

Two people were killed in an early morning house fire in St. Mary's County.

Maryland man charged with multiple oyster violations

Authorities have charged a man they say committed multiple oyster violations in. St. Mary's County

2 arrested after missing St. Mary’s County man found dead

Maryland State Police made a gruesome discovery after a man’s remains were found in remote parts of St. Mary’s and Charles Counties after his girlfriend allegedly murdered him.

Armed robbers break into home, attack resident in St. Mary’s County: police

A St. Mary's County resident was hospitalized after being attacked by two armed robbers who broke into a home in Great Mills during a burglary early Tuesday morning.

National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes hit Maryland Friday

Storm damage surveyors confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Maryland Friday evening, ripping down trees and causing damage to several houses along the way.

2 teenagers charged with multiple burglaries during Easter weekend in St. Mary's County

Two teenage boys have been charged with multiple burglaries and vandalism incidents that took place over Easter weekend in St. Mary's County, according to the sheriff's office.