Donations help save Vienna Volunteer Fire Department's antique truck
A local volunteer fire department – and Santa – are giving thanks after the Vienna community came together to save an antique truck, known as "Santa's Sleigh."
DOJ releases some Epstein files
The Department of Justice on Friday released some of the Epstein files, including photos of former President Bill Clinton with the late financier. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the latest updates.
Thieves nab nearly $100K in merchandise from DC T-mobile store
A T-Mobile store on 8th Street at H Street in Northeast was broken into on Thursday and the thieves made off with nearly $100,000 worth of merchandise. FOX 5's Shomari Stone has the report.
Nationals announce 31-year-old Ani Kilambi as new general manager
The Washington Nationals officially introduced the newest member of their front office on Thursday, 31-year-old Ani Kilambi, the team’s new general manager and the youngest the Nationals have had in more than 50 years.
Record number of restaurants closed in DC in 2025, data shows
New data shows that 2025 was a record year for restaurant closures in the District.
Man sentenced to 60 years in prison for shooting, killing 6-year-old
The man convicted of killing a 6-year-old in a 2024 July 4 shooting in Temple Hills is expected to be sentenced on Friday. FOX 5's Nana Sentuo Bonsu reports.
Luke Air Force Base lockdown lifted after reports of active shooter incident
The lockdown at Luke Air Force Base has been lifted following reports of an active shooter incident.
Man convicted in deadly July 4 shooting of 6-year-old to be sentenced Friday
The man convicted of killing a 6-year-old in a 2024 July 4 shooting in Temple Hills is expected to be sentenced on Friday.
20 credit card skimmers found across Fairfax County, Herndon: FCPD
Authorities have recovered 20 credit card skimming devices from ATMS, gas pumps and point-of-sale terminals across Fairfax County.
Emotional sendoff as DC police chief steps down as crime data probe looms
D.C.’s recently embattled police chief is leaving the District under a cloud of controversy — amid a federal investigation over crime statistics.
Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
New DC laws and policy measures to know about in 2026
The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, new laws will begin to go into effect in the nation's capital. Residents can also expect certain policy measures to continue or possibly be voted on.
Here's what to expect from the holiday travel rush
Folks are hitting the road (and the air) ahead of next week's holiday.
Video captures moments before white SUV fled Arlington hit-and-run
Arlington police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck two people before driving off Thursday.
Search underway for Arlington hit and run suspect
Arlington police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck another driver and a bystander near North Glebe Road and 11th Street N. around 7:15 p.m. Thursday.
Gunston Middle School delayed 2 hours due to power outage
Gunston Middle School in Arlington County will open two hours late on Friday, December 19, due to a power outage in the area.
Fredericksburg neighbors startled by early morning gunfire, heavy police presence
Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood.
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
The Board of the Kennedy Center voted unanimously to rename the center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the latest.
Frederick County Public Schools putting cameras inside some classrooms
You'll already find cameras in many school hallways and on school buses. Now, though, Frederick County Public Schools is putting them inside some classrooms.
Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1
Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding starting on Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work.



















