Family accuses DC attorney general of stalling $655K award in fatal 2020 MPD shooting
The family of a man killed by an MPD officer in 2020 IS accusing the D.C. attorney general of stalling a payout of $600,000 ordered by a jury.
The family of a man killed by an MPD officer in 2020 IS accusing the D.C. attorney general of stalling a payout of $600,000 ordered by a jury.
DC Water crews work to contain major sewage spill; drivers face heavy delays
DC Water crews are working to contain an untreated sewage spill that has shut down part of the Clara Barton Parkway and is causing significant delays for morning commuters.
DC Water crews are working to contain an untreated sewage spill that has shut down part of the Clara Barton Parkway and is causing significant delays for morning commuters.
DC weather: Sizable snowstorm possible this weekend as polar vortex brings bitter cold
A bitter blast of cold air settles over the D.C. region Tuesday as all eyes turn to a potential weekend winter storm that could deliver significant snowfall.
A bitter blast of cold air settles over the D.C. region Tuesday as all eyes turn to a potential weekend winter storm that could deliver significant snowfall.
Man killed in parking lot hit‑and‑run; suspect identified, police say
Authorities have identified a suspect after a man was struck and killed Monday night in a parking‑lot hit‑and‑run.
Authorities have identified a suspect after a man was struck and killed Monday night in a parking‑lot hit‑and‑run.
Polar vortex, snow models used to track impact of possible weekend storm in DC
A storm riding the edge of incoming polar air could bring the D.C. region a meaningful snowfall Sunday, but the exact track will determine whether the region sees a decent storm or misses out entirely.
A storm riding the edge of incoming polar air could bring the D.C. region a meaningful snowfall Sunday, but the exact track will determine whether the region sees a decent storm or misses out entirely.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: DC Dispensary "Blunt Sluts" robbed
A cannabis dispensary in Adams Morgan was robbed just months after opening its doors.
A cannabis dispensary in Adams Morgan was robbed just months after opening its doors.
Nearly $1,400 worth of marijuana stolen from DC shop
A suspect pretending to be a customer robbed a DC marijuana store this weekend, getting away with more than $1,000 worth of product.
A suspect pretending to be a customer robbed a DC marijuana store this weekend, getting away with more than $1,000 worth of product.
FOX 5 at 6AM: Tracking weekend snow & sewage spill delays
Bitter cold grips the D.C. region again Tuesday as attention turns to a potential weekend winter storm. A sewage overflow near Clara Barton Parkway is causing major traffic issues for the commute. Plus, the high profile Brendan Banfield murder trial continues in Fairfax County, with jurors set to hear more testimony this week.
Bitter cold grips the D.C. region again Tuesday as attention turns to a potential weekend winter storm. A sewage overflow near Clara Barton Parkway is causing major traffic issues for the commute. Plus, the high profile Brendan Banfield murder trial continues in Fairfax County, with jurors set to hear more testimony this week.
Maryland is one of the worst states to drive in: report
Maryland was ranked the 5th worst state to drive in this year, according to a new study.
Maryland was ranked the 5th worst state to drive in this year, according to a new study.
Brendan Banfield trial update: Prosecution wraps up, defense prepares case
The Brendan Banfield murder trial is back underway in Fairfax County, with prosecutors expected to wrap up their case and the defense preparing to take center stage. In this update, our team breaks down where the case stands now, including questions surrounding the credibility of key testimony, gaps in forensic evidence, and what both sides may focus on next. Legal experts weigh in on how the defense could challenge the prosecution’s theory — and what jurors may be watching for as the trial moves closer to closing arguments. FOX 5 continues to provide minute-by-minute coverage from inside and outside the courtroom on FOX LOCAL, YouTube and TikTok.
The Brendan Banfield murder trial is back underway in Fairfax County, with prosecutors expected to wrap up their case and the defense preparing to take center stage. In this update, our team breaks down where the case stands now, including questions surrounding the credibility of key testimony, gaps in forensic evidence, and what both sides may focus on next. Legal experts weigh in on how the defense could challenge the prosecution’s theory — and what jurors may be watching for as the trial moves closer to closing arguments. FOX 5 continues to provide minute-by-minute coverage from inside and outside the courtroom on FOX LOCAL, YouTube and TikTok.
2 bills addressing data center development introduced in Montgomery County
The data‑center debate is coming to Montgomery County with two competing bills aimed at regulating how and where the facilities can be built.
The data‑center debate is coming to Montgomery County with two competing bills aimed at regulating how and where the facilities can be built.
WATCH: Dramatic rescue caught on camera as SUV sinks in Virginia Beach
Community members sprang into action Friday, January 16, to rescue a driver trapped inside a sinking SUV behind Bubba’s Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Community members sprang into action Friday, January 16, to rescue a driver trapped inside a sinking SUV behind Bubba’s Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Data center bills introduced in Montgomery Co.
The data center debate is coming to Montgomery County with two competing bills aimed at regulating how and where the facilities can be built.
The data center debate is coming to Montgomery County with two competing bills aimed at regulating how and where the facilities can be built.
Brendan Banfield Trial LIVE UPDATES: Testimony continues Tuesday
The high‑profile murder trial of Brendan Banfield resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County, where prosecutors are down to their final witnesses.
The high‑profile murder trial of Brendan Banfield resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County, where prosecutors are down to their final witnesses.
Banfield Murder Trial: Testimony to continue Tuesday
The high-profile Brendan Banfield murder trial resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County.
The high-profile Brendan Banfield murder trial resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County.
DC Water crews work to contain major sewage spill
DC Water crews are working to contain an untreated sewage spill that forced closures along the Clara Barton Parkway.
DC Water crews are working to contain an untreated sewage spill that forced closures along the Clara Barton Parkway.
U.S. tariffs mostly paid by American importers and consumers, report suggests
A new report suggests U.S. tariffs are mostly paid by American importers and consumers.
A new report suggests U.S. tariffs are mostly paid by American importers and consumers.
No. 1 Indiana completes undefeated season beating No. 10 Miami 27-21 for the CFP National Championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
Banfield murder trial resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County
Testimony is set to resume Tuesday in the high-profile Fairfax County trial of Brendan Banfield.
Testimony is set to resume Tuesday in the high-profile Fairfax County trial of Brendan Banfield.
Suspect shot by police after driving toward officer outside DC nightclub: MPD
Police say a man was shot by officers after allegedly driving toward them outside a nightclub in Northeast Washington, D.C. early Sunday.
Police say a man was shot by officers after allegedly driving toward them outside a nightclub in Northeast Washington, D.C. early Sunday.



















