Traveler stopped at Dulles airport with 77 dry seahorses, 5 dead snakes
Two travelers were stopped recently with prohibited products, including on person who had dead snakes and dried seahorses.
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Two travelers were stopped recently with prohibited products, including on person who had dead snakes and dried seahorses.
National Park rangers found a new little helper inside a pool in Catoctin Mountain Park.
The snake was a venomous copper head snake and was removed by OVPD and safely released into a nature preserve.
An Alabama man who shot a rattlesnake got a surprise when the headless reptile tried to bite him long after he thought it should be dead.
A Virginia woman got a horrifying surprise when a nearly three-foot-long snake came slithering out of an air vent while she was driving.
An Ohio woman is recovering after authorities say a boa constrictor wrapped itself around her neck and repeatedly bit her face.
Snakebite season is here.
A Maryland women nearly had to have her arm amputated after she was bitten by a venomous snake in her Silver Spring home.
An Arkansas woman escaped injury after a 4-foot-long rat snake came out of her dashboard and slithered across her feet as she drove.
After a sobering year of reporting on local crime, terrorist attacks, rioting and protesting, our WJZ news team wanted to come up with a lighthearted list of the weird, interesting and less hard-hitting local stories from 2015. Here are a few of our top weird stories of the year.
The python found on Baltimore's Inner Harbor water wheel is proving to be quite popular.
A real estate agent is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit claiming the agent knowingly sold an Annapolis house infested with snakes.
An Annapolis couple says they've been forced out of their home by snakes.
A Boy Scout is bitten by a snake at a campsite in Harford County.
Frederick County authorities say a hiker is under medical observation after he was bitten by a snake at Cunningham Falls State Park near Thurmont.
The auction draft format has begun to emerge as a commonplace format, replacing the snake draft in ever-increasing numbers. Which is the best format for you, and your league?
A warning in Harford County after a student at summer camp was bitten by a poisonous copperhead snake. Wildlife experts say the heat may be bringing out the dangerous reptiles.
Easton police officers have captured a four-foot-long ball python spotted on a bridge.
Authorities are trying to determine how a 5-foot-long rat snake ended up along a roadway in Towson over the weekend.
A prehistoric monster snake the length of a school bus has made its way to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.
Pepco says a large snake is to blame for an Easter morning power outage that affected about 7,000 customers in Prince George's County.
Seasonably cold, but dry weather continues this weekend. A major warm-up is on the way next week.
Tommy Bahama, Banana Republic, and Wockenfuss Candies all recently closed or will close later this month at Towson's mall.
"A hundred percent," the star quarterback said. "I'm going to be out there."
Not only have the Midshipmen won three straight games, but they have everyone on board on Friday when they play Cincinnati.
The report includes an extensive look at a September 2024 underground fire and explosion on North Charles Street that took more than four hours to bring under control.
Tommy Bahama, Banana Republic, and Wockenfuss Candies all recently closed or will close later this month at Towson's mall.
Seasonably cold, but dry weather continues this weekend. A major warm-up is on the way next week.
The report includes an extensive look at a September 2024 underground fire and explosion on North Charles Street that took more than four hours to bring under control.
Maryland ushered in some new laws when the calendar changed to 2026.
Baltimore leaders say that the city's historic decline in violent crime is a reason to be encouraged, but their work is not complete.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Spice Kitchen West African Grill is now open in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood.
Ring in 2026 at Rusty Scupper’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Guests welcome to enjoy an elevated, all-inclusive celebration with premium dining, cocktails and fireworks.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
"A hundred percent," the star quarterback said. "I'm going to be out there."
Not only have the Midshipmen won three straight games, but they have everyone on board on Friday when they play Cincinnati.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
Former Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Seasonably cold, but dry weather continues this weekend. A major warm-up is on the way next week.
Frigid temperatures, snow chances in Maryland
Flurries possible, temperatures dip in Maryland
Cold weather, chances of light snow continue in Maryland
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.
Health insurance premiums are set to soar in Maryland and nationwide. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Frigid temperatures, snow chances in Maryland
Several stores announce closures at Towson Town Center
3 stores close at Towson Town Center