Lowe’s worker convicted in deadly forklift attack in Maryland Home Depot parking lot
A Lowe’s employee accused in a deadly forklift attack in a Maryland Home Depot parking lot has been found guilty by a jury and now faces nearly 60 years in prison.
A Lowe’s employee accused in a deadly forklift attack in a Maryland Home Depot parking lot has been found guilty by a jury and now faces nearly 60 years in prison.
DC holiday travel rush: Best and worst times to drive
Nearly three million Washington, D.C. area residents will be traveling 50 miles or more from home during the end-of-year holidays, according to AAA, and more than 2.6 million of them will be hitting the roads.
Nearly three million Washington, D.C. area residents will be traveling 50 miles or more from home during the end-of-year holidays, according to AAA, and more than 2.6 million of them will be hitting the roads.
Christmas travel rush in full swing across DMV
Drivers across the D.C. region are hitting the roads ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Drivers across the D.C. region are hitting the roads ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Vehicle overturns, strikes 2 homes in southeast DC
A late‑night crash sent an overturned vehicle into two homes in southeast D.C. on Sunday, leaving one house with significant structural damage.
A late‑night crash sent an overturned vehicle into two homes in southeast D.C. on Sunday, leaving one house with significant structural damage.
Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Silver Spring attorney claims client wrongly detained by ICE
A legal battle over immigration status is capturing national attention as a Silver Spring attorney claims her client, Dulce Consuelo Diaz, is an American citizen.
A legal battle over immigration status is capturing national attention as a Silver Spring attorney claims her client, Dulce Consuelo Diaz, is an American citizen.
Protesters speak out against Kennedy Center name change
Protesters, including Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, spoke out Saturday against the addition of President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center facade.
Protesters, including Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, spoke out Saturday against the addition of President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center facade.
New fire safety standards years after Silver Spring woman's death
Melanie Diaz was killed in a fire at a high-rise apartment in Silver Spring in 2023. The smoke alarm didn't go off and the building didn't have enough sprinklers to contain the fire. Now, Montgomery County fire officials are implementing new safety standards.
Melanie Diaz was killed in a fire at a high-rise apartment in Silver Spring in 2023. The smoke alarm didn't go off and the building didn't have enough sprinklers to contain the fire. Now, Montgomery County fire officials are implementing new safety standards.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.