Maryland News Roundup: Digital Ad Tax Voided, FBI Sweep Nets 109 and More

Published Aug 16, 2026 · Community · Red Rock Daily staff

Here’s a roundup of recent Maryland news: the state’s tax court voided the digital advertising tax and ordered refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV; an FBI fugitive sweep netted 109 arrests across Maryland and Delaware over about three weeks; a 10-year-old girl was attacked by a beaver at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, prompting park closures; Baltimore faces a drop in child population with empty classrooms and quieter streets; and the Ravens defeated the Eagles in their preseason opener.

Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV

The Maryland tax court voided the state’s digital ad tax and ordered refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV. (AP News, Aug. 14, 2026)

FBI fugitive sweep nets 109 arrests across Maryland and Delaware

An FBI fugitive sweep netted 109 arrests across Maryland and Delaware over about three weeks, including rape and child sex abuse cases. (WBAL-TV, CBS News, FOX 5 DC, Aug. 13, 2026)

10-year-old girl attacked by beaver at Seneca Creek State Park

A 10-year-old girl was attacked by a beaver at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, prompting park closures and marking the third beaver attack in Maryland. (WTOP, NBC4 Washington, FOX 5 DC, Aug. 14, 2026)

Baltimore faces drop in child population

Baltimore faces a drop in child population, with empty classrooms and quieter streets. (Baltimore Sun, Aug. 15, 2026)

Ravens defeat Eagles in preseason opener

The Ravens defeated the Eagles in their preseason opener. (Baltimore Ravens, Aug. 15-16, 2026)

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