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The Salisbury Regional Airport welcomed the arrival of the first Breeze Airways flight from Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 1. Flights between Salisbury and Orlando are offered twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Feb 9, 2026

Breeze adds new flight from Salisbury to Florida

Breeze Airways announced it will add a Wednesday nonstop flight between Salisbury and Florida beginning April 1.

Congressman Andy Harris gives his remarks during a historical marker unveiling ceremony June 23, 2025, to honor the birthplace and legacy of Harriet Tubman. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Feb 6, 2026

Rep. Andy Harris seeks ‘fishery disaster’ to aid MD watermen

Rep. Andy Harris has asked NOAA to declare an economic fishery disaster to provide immediate assistance to Maryland oystermen.

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Feb 4, 2026

County jail warden’s lawsuit against Baltimore lawyer clears another hurdle

A defamation lawsuit by the Somerset County jail warden and county administrator against a Baltimore lawyer has moved closer to trial.

Decatur boys basketball Head Coach Bryon Johnson in a game against Dover on Dec. 27, 2024, during the Governors Challenge at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury. (USA TODAY NETWORK)
Feb 2, 2026

Sex offense charges dropped against MD basketball coach

Worcester County prosecutors will not proceed with the sex offense case against Stephen Decatur boys basketball head coach Bryon Johnson.

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano and Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis held a joint news conference on the proposed ICE Breaker Act of 2026 and Senate Bill 0245 - Public Safety: Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition on Jan. 23, 2026, at the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office in Salisbury. (USA TODAY NETWORK)
Jan 26, 2026

This MD county committed to immigration enforcement agreement with ICE

Wicomico County officials back 287(g) immigration enforcement and warn a proposed Maryland Senate bill could undermine public safety.

On Nov. 2, 2025, units from the Salisbury City Police, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police and the Salisbury Fire Department responded to Jefferson Street in Salisbury for a reported shooting. (USA TODAY Network)
Jan 22, 2026

Body camera footage released in Salisbury police-involved fatal shooting

The Maryland Attorney General's Office released body-worn camera footage from a fatal Salisbury police shooting.

Judge Gavel and Handcuffs with Dollars Bills on the Table. (Depositphotos)
Jan 20, 2026

MD man indicted in theft of $670K from American Legion Post

A grand jury indicted a man following a Maryland State Police investigation into the theft of over $670,000 from an American Legion Post.

GameStop store closure signs were up at 7910 N. Lower Sacramento Road in Stockton, California, on Jan. 8, 2026. (USA TODAY Network)
Jan 14, 2026

GameStop closing stores, including 8 in MD

Hundreds of GameStop stores are closing in the U.S. this month, including locations in Maryland, reports show.

Decatur boys basketball head coach Bryon Johnson is shown during a game against Bennett on Feb. 15, 2025, in Salisbury. Decatur defeated Bennett 69-61. (USA TODAY Network)
Jan 13, 2026

MD basketball coach charged with sex offense against minor, more

A Maryland boys basketball coach has been arrested and charged with felony 3rd degree sex offense involving a child under 14, and more.

Coconut Bay Trading Company, located at 18 Williams Street, in Berlin, Maryland, held its final day of business on Dec. 31, 2025. (USA TODAY NETWORK)
Jan 13, 2026

Eastern Shore antique store closes as Fruitland sourdough stand opens

A new year means new business happenings across the Lower Shore of Maryland. Here's a look at what's new at the start of 2026.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Jan 9, 2026

MD Supreme Court to hear case on public school districts’ Child Victims Act liability

The Maryland Supreme Court on Jan. 6 granted review to a Child Victims Act case about the liability of public school districts for abuse that occurred before mid-1971.

Court: Sex offenders must register upon Md. residency
Jan 8, 2026

Judge allows Salisbury residents’ second environmental lawsuit against Perdue to move forward

A federal judge on Thursday allowed the second of two lawsuits against Perdue Farms over pollution in Salisbury to move forward, denying key parts of the agribusiness giant’s motion to dismiss.