Record Damage, Best Schools, Delegate DWI: News Nearby

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Astonishing Video Shows Devastation of College Park Blaze
The five-alarm blaze caused a record-setting $39 million in damage to an apartment complex under construction near the University of Maryland. Firefighters were still working to put out hot spots more than 24 hours after the fire first broke out in College Park.

Best Maryland High Schools 2017: U.S. News
Maryland came in first in the nation in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of America's best high schools. That distinction was attributed to students' college preparedness, based on Advanced Placement participation, graduation rates and state test scores, according to U.S. News.

Man Flying Drone Near 5-Alarm Fire in College Park Arrested: Police
Homeland Security arrested a 24-year-old man after he was caught flying a drone in restricted airspace in the area of the five-alarm fire, police reported. The College Park resident faces charges of interfering with police and fire response and reckless endangerment. Detectives will consult with the Federal Aviation Administration to determine whether additional criminal charges may be filed.

Maryland Delegate Gets 2 Days In Jail For Impaired Driving
A Maryland lawmaker was sentenced to two days in jail for driving while impaired in Ocean City last summer. Due to the man's traffic history, prosecutors pushed for a longer sentence but the alleged conduct of a police officer reportedly caused a judge to knock off some of the delegate's time behind bars.

• 3 Injured After Bus Crashes Into Kensington Group Home
• Catonsville Library Now Offering Telescopes
• Laurel Man Is Maryland's Latest Millionaire After Lottery Win
• Beltway Shooter Pleads Guilty To Montgomery County Murders
• Reisterstown Pharmacy Robber IDed Thanks To Citizen Tips: Police
• Fairland Area Teenager Reported Missing
• School Bus Crash Sends 5 to Hospital: Reports
• Ice Dancing Champions Honored by Montgomery County Council
• Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening In Silver Spring
• Royal Farms Robber Is At Large: Anne Arundel Police
• Maryland Lottery Searches For $50K Silver Spring Area Winner
• High-Ranking Policeman Named Chief in Florida: MoCo Police

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Photo of College Park building fire by Prince George's County Fire spokesman Mark Brady.