Maryland girl finds "once-in-a-lifetime" megalodon shark tooth
The hand-sized tooth is believed to have belonged to an ancient "transoceanic superpredator" shark that was three times the size of a great white.
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The hand-sized tooth is believed to have belonged to an ancient "transoceanic superpredator" shark that was three times the size of a great white.
They look like scruffy, oversize rats armed with large, beaver-like orange teeth and flat noses. They're called nutria, and they've ravaged thousands of acres of marshland on the Delmarva Peninsula that stretches along the coasts of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
The aftermath of the tornado that struck Smith Island is still visible two months after it carved a destructive path through the sparsely populated Chesapeake Bay archipelago.
The assessment comes just days before a meeting in Washington of the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, a high-powered consortium.
Researchers are predicting this summer's dead zone in the Chesapeake Bay will be smaller than the long-term average taken between 1985 and 2021, according to environmental staff.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust will be steering over $1 million toward 13 environmental projects in Maryland and its surrounding states, according to trust staff. Nine of those projects are in Maryland.
Maryland is undertaking a $28 million study as part of its efforts to relieve traffic congestion for drivers crossing the Chesapeake Bay, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday.
The Chesapeake Bay watershed received an overall grade of C+ on its latest report card, released Monday by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
The Department of Natural Resources says they're reeling in anglers to learn more about the fish's population and where they migrate.
Found in parts of the Chesapeake Bay and the Blackwater River, the northern snakehead eats other fish, and is one of the top predators in the upper parts of the bay and the river.
The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay is estimated to be at the lowest level observed since an annual survey tracking the population began in 1990, officials announced Thursday.
The funding is part of a five-year $238 million plan to clean up the 64,000-square-mile watershed, federal officials announced.
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved more than $5.2 million to turn a historically Black beach on the Chesapeake Bay into a public city park.
The Ever Forward ran aground 24 feet deep into the mud on March 13.
The process to refloat the Ever Forward could begin on Saturday.
Rescue efforts are being coordinated by the United States Coast Guard, with support from state agencies.
The Coast Guard said the operation should take two weeks, but that timeline could change for factors like weather
Spectators were out at Downs Park in Anne Arundel County watching and waiting for the Ever Forward to finally move forward.
The U.S. Coast Guard prepared a second attempt to free a stranded container ship Wednesday, more than two weeks after it ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay.
The agency initially planned to free the ship last weekend, but a rainy forecast kept the operation from moving forward.
In the bay, other ships are able to pass, but efforts to get the Ever Forward moving forward again could take more than a week.
There's now a plan to refloat a cargo ship that's been stranded in the Chesapeake Bay for days, the ship's operator said Friday.
A cargo ship's hull was not damaged when it ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay and there is no fuel leakage, the ship's operator said in an update Thursday, four days after the Ever Forward got stranded as it left the Port of Baltimore.
There were no reports of injuries, pollution or damage to the 1,095-foot (334-meter) ship, which is operated by Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine Corp.
The ship was traveling outside of the channel and managed to get stuck in water that was about 25 feet deep, officials said.
Harford County neighbors attended an information meeting Thursday night to meet with the developers behind a proposed community solar farm in Harford County, with many expressing concerns about the project's impact on their homes and quality of life.
Heat and humidity will give way to scattered evening storms. Sunday is the pick of weekend after Saturday showers.
A CSX train crashed into a car on the tracks near a private crossing in Rosedale, where previous crashes have been reported.
Johns Hopkins University laid off 110 workers as the Baltimore institution continues to deal with federal funding losses, officials said.
Jurors saw pictures of blood-stained walls and the gun prosecutors allege a Maryland father used to kill his young son and shoot his infant daughter.
One of the most unique ships featured in Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore can be found docked at the Baltimore Peninsula.
Heat and humidity will give way to scattered evening storms. Sunday is the pick of weekend after Saturday showers.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has details on Friday's welcome ceremony.
Jurors saw pictures of blood-stained walls and the gun prosecutors allege a Maryland father used to kill his young son and shoot his infant daughter.
Johns Hopkins University laid off 110 workers as the Baltimore institution continues to deal with federal funding losses, officials said.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
DJ Luongo and Oz Jennings share delicious bites with Steve and Janay while talking about what makes their pies different from other places around Maryland.
Dr. Kate Viola joins us in studio to share useful sun safety tips like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and scheduling outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid peak UV rays.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
WJZ is live downtown on the water for the Sail250 Maryland & Air Show Baltimore getting an up close view of the arriving ships and details on the air shows happening this weekend.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
Heat and humidity will give way to scattered evening storms. Sunday is the pick of weekend after Saturday showers.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
The chance of scattered wet weather in Maryland peaks on Friday evening and night, remaining elevated through Saturday morning.
Rain and storms will return to Maryland on Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
DJ Luongo and Oz Jennings share delicious bites with Steve and Janay while talking about what makes their pies different from other places around Maryland.
Dr. Kate Viola joins us in studio to share useful sun safety tips like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and scheduling outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid peak UV rays.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has details on Friday's welcome ceremony.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has details on Friday's welcome ceremony.