Special education assistant accused of child sex abuse
A special education instructional assistant is accused of sexually assaulting two children who appear to be special needs students. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez has the latest.
A special education instructional assistant is accused of sexually assaulting two children who appear to be special needs students. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez has the latest.
Government Shutdown: Senate Dems expected to reject funding bill
Senate Democrats are expected to reject a stopgap spending bill for the tenth time Thursday as they continue to demand that Congress address health care benefits before reopening the government.
Senate Democrats are expected to reject a stopgap spending bill for the tenth time Thursday as they continue to demand that Congress address health care benefits before reopening the government.
Police flooded with volunteers to smoke weed for impairment training
The Ocean City Police Department says they were overwhelmed by the number of volunteers eager to smoke cannabis for an upcoming training event aimed at helping officers recognize signs of impairment.
The Ocean City Police Department says they were overwhelmed by the number of volunteers eager to smoke cannabis for an upcoming training event aimed at helping officers recognize signs of impairment.
Barack Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia governor’s race
Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s high-stakes governor's race, calling her “the best choice" to protect voting and abortion rights.
Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s high-stakes governor's race, calling her “the best choice" to protect voting and abortion rights.
DC weather: Breezy, sunny and cool Thursday
The Washington, D.C. region can expect a cool Thursday, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the low 60s - nearly 10 degrees cooler than Wednesday’s highs.
The Washington, D.C. region can expect a cool Thursday, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the low 60s - nearly 10 degrees cooler than Wednesday’s highs.
'I'm not sure I'm going to be able to make heaven,' Trump tells press on Air Force One
President Donald Trump got contemplative about the afterlife at the end of a press gaggle aboard Air Force One on Sunday.
President Donald Trump got contemplative about the afterlife at the end of a press gaggle aboard Air Force One on Sunday.
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: The story of beloved grandmother Maria Zapata
On this last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez shared a personal story of the person who is a source of pride and inspiration for her family — her abuela, Maria Zapata.
On this last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez shared a personal story of the person who is a source of pride and inspiration for her family — her abuela, Maria Zapata.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez shares personal story
On this last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez shared a personal story of the person who is a source of pride and inspiration for her family — her abuela, Maria Zapata. Her grandmother passed away in 2023. Otherwise, Stephanie says her grandmother would proudly be in front of a FOX 5 camera, sharing her story herself.
On this last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez shared a personal story of the person who is a source of pride and inspiration for her family — her abuela, Maria Zapata. Her grandmother passed away in 2023. Otherwise, Stephanie says her grandmother would proudly be in front of a FOX 5 camera, sharing her story herself.
Loudoun County community mourns teacher who died on Billy Goat Trail
The man who died on the Billy Goat Trail last week has been identified as Todd Funkhouser, a beloved Loudoun County teacher.
The man who died on the Billy Goat Trail last week has been identified as Todd Funkhouser, a beloved Loudoun County teacher.
Investigation underway after pedestrian hit by car in Montgomery County
Police are on scene after a pedestrian was hit on River Road in Bethesda, Md. Wednesday night. Investigators are still working to determine what led up to the crash.
Police are on scene after a pedestrian was hit on River Road in Bethesda, Md. Wednesday night. Investigators are still working to determine what led up to the crash.
Brewers fan says ‘call ICE’ on Latino Dodgers fan; woman now out of job
Los Angeles Dodgers fan and Navy veteran Ricardo Fosado recorded a Milwaukee Brewers fan telling him “let’s call ICE" during Tuesday’s NLCS playoff game.
Los Angeles Dodgers fan and Navy veteran Ricardo Fosado recorded a Milwaukee Brewers fan telling him “let’s call ICE" during Tuesday’s NLCS playoff game.
Federal judge blocks firing of federal workers
A federal judge is attempting to block the firings of federal workers by the Trump administration during the government shutdown. She called the move "illegal" and "capricious." FOX 5's Homa Bash on the hill to break down the latest.
A federal judge is attempting to block the firings of federal workers by the Trump administration during the government shutdown. She called the move "illegal" and "capricious." FOX 5's Homa Bash on the hill to break down the latest.
DC Council holds hearing to address city's growing absenteeism crisis in schools
The D.C. Council held a marathon hearing Tuesday to confront the city’s growing absenteeism crisis, with lawmakers and administration officials clashing over how best to respond to students who are chronically missing school.
The D.C. Council held a marathon hearing Tuesday to confront the city’s growing absenteeism crisis, with lawmakers and administration officials clashing over how best to respond to students who are chronically missing school.
Leaf peeping in the DMV: When to catch the best of the fall colors
Fall is here, but we are still waiting on the fall foliage season to kick in for the DMV. FOX 5's Jennifer Delgado is tracking the fall colors and join us live from Gambrill State Park in Frederick, Maryland.
Fall is here, but we are still waiting on the fall foliage season to kick in for the DMV. FOX 5's Jennifer Delgado is tracking the fall colors and join us live from Gambrill State Park in Frederick, Maryland.
DC Council considers how to address student truancy
The D.C. Council held a marathon hearing Tuesday to confront the city’s growing absenteeism crisis, with lawmakers and administration officials clashing over how best to respond to students who are chronically missing school.
The D.C. Council held a marathon hearing Tuesday to confront the city’s growing absenteeism crisis, with lawmakers and administration officials clashing over how best to respond to students who are chronically missing school.
Supreme Court weighs future of Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court is considering whether to once again limit the Voting Rights Act. The case comes out of Louisiana, but the court's decision could affect every state and potentially the balance of congress ahead of the 2026 midterms. FOX 5’s Katie Barlow was in the courtroom.
The Supreme Court is considering whether to once again limit the Voting Rights Act. The case comes out of Louisiana, but the court's decision could affect every state and potentially the balance of congress ahead of the 2026 midterms. FOX 5’s Katie Barlow was in the courtroom.
Man accused of placing skimming devices on ATMs in Prince George’s County
A man has been charged with installing skimming devices on ATMs at two gas stations in Prince George’s County.
A man has been charged with installing skimming devices on ATMs at two gas stations in Prince George’s County.
Mamdani calls out Trump in first appearance on Fox: 'I know he may be watching'
"I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to figure out how to stay out of jail," Mamdani said.
"I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to figure out how to stay out of jail," Mamdani said.
❤️ U MITCH: Sign seen by millions during Brewers-Cubs game stirs curiosity
As hometown baseball fans celebrated a Brewers victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on Saturday, Oct. 11, a mystery emerged.
As hometown baseball fans celebrated a Brewers victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on Saturday, Oct. 11, a mystery emerged.
Supreme Court seemingly inclined to gut key provision in Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters. FOX 5 DC's Katie Barlow has the story.
The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters. FOX 5 DC's Katie Barlow has the story.