Ocean City police say 'officers are permitted to use force’ after video of violent arrests hits social media

Ocean City police released a statement saying their officers “are permitted to use force" after a video circulated on social media showing an arrest in which an officer could be seen driving his knee into a suspect while other officers restrained him on the ground.

Good Samaritan dives into bay to rescue toddler thrown into water during crash near Ocean City

Authorities say a good Samaritan dove into the waters of Assawoman Bay to rescue a toddler who had been thrown from a vehicle and off a bridge during a crash near Ocean City Sunday.

Sick of the cicadas? Ocean City beaches are 'cicada-free' zones, mayor say

They're back after nearly two decades – but if you've already had enough of the cicadas, Ocean City's Mayor Rick Meehan says he knows where you can take refuge!

Ocean City says to keep an eye out for stranded seals on beaches

Authorities in Ocean City are reminding residents and visitors to keep an eye out for seals that may be spotted on the beaches or in the waters around the coastal town.

More than 100 arrested in 'unruly' and 'violent' pop-up Ocean City car rally

Ocean City Police say they arrested more than 100 people on various criminal and traffic offenses after hundreds of people flocked to the Eastern Shore for an impromptu car rally city leaders did not want.

Car rally coming to Ocean City in defiance of mayor, police

Hundreds if not thousands of car enthusiasts are heading to Ocean City this weekend – even though the mayor and police chief said they don’t want them to come. It’s because of an unauthorized pop-up car rally commonly referred to as H20i.

Car enthusiasts event returning to Ocean City despite officials asking them to stay away
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Hundreds if not thousands of car enthusiasts are heading to Ocean City this weekend ? even though the mayor and police chief said they don?t want them to come. It?s because of an unauthorized pop-up car rally commonly referred to as H20i.

Ocean City postpones boardwalk re-decking

Ocean City is postponing plans to re-deck its iconic boardwalk because of a lumber shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Coast Guard, fishing vessel rescue 6 from Ocean City boat fire

U.S. Coast Guard crews and a fishing vessel were able to rescue six people who abandoned a boat that caught fire off the shore of Maryland.

Ocean City cancels Sunfest 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic

Sunfest, Ocean City's biggest festival of the year that draws crowds from across the region, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ocean City makes masks mandatory on Boardwalk

Vacationers in Ocean City had better pack a mask or two alongside their swimwear this summer.

Ocean City becoming one of Maryland's coronavirus hot spots

Maryland’s governor has asked residents not to travel outside the state because of coronavirus spikes – but traveling within the state may also be a concern.