New 2025 Maryland laws now in effect

The new year brought new laws to the state of Maryland. Beginning on January 1, 2025, many new laws went into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws.

Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar: Bourbon Street attack suspect identified

The man identified as the driver in the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday morning was a graduate of Georgia State University, according to school officials.

Fireworks explosion in Honolulu area kills 3, injures at least 20

Authorities say three people died and 20 others were critically injured in a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood.

New Orleans truck attack suspect identified as Houston resident Shamsud-Din Jabbar

The FBI has identified the suspect accused of driving a pickup truck down New Orleans' Bourbon Street, killing 14 people, as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He was reportedly from Houston.

New Orleans truck attack suspect may not have acted alone; FBI sets up tip line

The FBI says the driver who plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, may not have acted alone. They set up a tip line for anyone with information, videos or photos.

Sugar Bowl in New Orleans postponed until Thursday after Bourbon Street attack

The decision has been made to push back the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans' Superdome until Thursday following the deadly attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, sources told FOX 5's D.J. Shockley.

DC Weather: New Year's Day Wind Advisory; wintry mix possible Sunday into Monday

Washington, D.C., and portions of Maryland and northern Virginia are under a New Year's Day Wind Advisory, with all eyes looking ahead to the possibility of snow by the end of the weekend into the beginning of the workweek.

Virginia man arrested after FBI uncovers massive cache of explosives

A Virginia man has been arrested after federal agents discovered what may be the largest cache of explosives ever confiscated by the FBI, according to court documents. 

New blood transfusion program helping save lives across DC

In April, Mayor Bowser and D.C. Fire and EMS announced a Whole Blood Program, which would give patients who need them blood transfusions in the field.

Power outage leaves most of Puerto Rico in the dark on New Year's Eve

A blackout in Puerto Rico left nearly 1.3 million clients in the dark on Tuesday as the U.S. territory began preparations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and according to officials, it may take up to two days to restore power.

Trump Transition: President-elect meets with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser

President-elect Donald Trump met with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser at his Mar-a-Lago estate as he prepares to take office in less than a month. 

North Carolina mom hospitalized after mistaking nail glue for eyedrops

A North Carolina mother was hospitalized in December after accidentally gluing her eyes shut with nail glue, mistaking it for eyedrops.

New laws for Maryland start Jan. 1 2025

The new year will bring new laws to the state of Maryland. Starting January 1, 2025, many new laws will go into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws: