Florida man Charles Horlesen was arrested in Maryland for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman through a tech support scam involving Norton antivirus software. He convinced her to hand over $20,000, claiming she received an excessive refund.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy introduces a policy update allowing federal transit grant recipients to move from zero-emission to low-emission tech in their projects.

Washington D.C. area is under a Heat Advisory with heat index values up to 107 degrees; residents advised to take precautions due to the health risks from high temperatures and potential thunderstorms.

D.C. and the Commanders are advancing the RFK Stadium redevelopment deal with amended financial aspects. Opinions are split, with some praising potential benefits and others raising concerns over community impact and environmental issues.

Rodney Baggott was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in a 2024 D.C. road rage case that resulted in the death of an Uber Eats driver.

The NWS forecasts high humidity, temperatures up to 95 degrees, and a heat index of 102 in D.C., with thunderstorms likely and a persistent heatwave continuing into the following days.

The USDA is moving some of its operations from Washington D.C. to regional hubs, such as Utah, to enhance proximity to agricultural areas, a move praised by Senator Mike Lee.

Rep. Robert Garcia demands the DOJ release the Epstein files, underscoring the importance of transparency and accountability after a committee votes to subpoena the documents.

Montgomery County Council seeks a new member for its Human Trafficking Prevention Committee, to serve a term from November 2023 to October 2026. Applications are due by August 25, 2025.

Montgomery County Business Center and M&T Bank offer a free, seven-week Business Accelerator Program for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, focusing on development essentials and ending in a Pitch Competition.

An Arizona woman received an 8-year sentence for a fraud scheme enabling North Korean IT workers to get jobs in U.S. firms, impacting over 300 companies.

Nathaniel Bettis, 77, reported missing from Silver Spring, has been safely located. Montgomery County Police had issued a Silver Alert which is now canceled.

Two teens were arrested for attempted carjacking in Bethesda after community tips helped police. They were released to their parents' custody. Authorities seek more help to find an additional suspect.