POCOMOKE CITY, Md. -- Mayor Todd Nock had a stern message for homeowners this week. He said he's not happy with the appearance of certain properties.

Kyle Orens
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Kyle Orens has been a video journalist with WBOC since September of 2022. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, he promptly returned to his hometown state of Maryland and now covers stories in Worcester County. You can see him all over the peninsula though, and whether he's working or out adventuring with his dog Bridger, always feel free to say hello.
DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. -- Herds of Sika Deer are decimating acres of crops. A local farmer tells us he's growing sick and tired of the pesky animals and the financial burden they've placed on him.
CAROLINE COUNTY, Md. -- Federalsburg is several million dollars in the hole. However, money troubles are just the tip of the iceberg.
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- A 4th of July weekend with its fair share of ups and downs was addressed at Monday night's council meeting. During those talks, one official called a county-level decision into question.
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Amid the holiday festivities were several dangerous incidents. The weekend began to unravel just after the sun went down on Friday night.
ASSATEAGUE NATIONAL SEASHORE. -- Entrance fees at Assateague Island National Seashore could soon be increasing, but only for some visitors. A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump directs the Department of the Interior to raise national park fees specifically for foreign guests, while potentially reducing costs for American families.
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- The state of Maryland has designated Ocean City a Just Community, which gives the resort town top priority for certain state grants. But town officials say the designation is likely a mistake caused by a misinterpretation of Ocean City's seasonal housing dynamics.
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Ocean City's newer restrictions for beach coverings are not quite catching on. Visitors are still trying to overcome an anticipated steep learning curve.
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. -- Too much trash is being dumped at the landfill in Wicomico County. The County Executive's Office proposed a plan to reduce tonnage, but it's now receiving pushback from waste collection companies and the Wicomico County Council.