Montgomery County, Maryland issues 5-day heat emergency for holiday weekend
Montgomery County officials have issued an extended heat emergency warning from Wednesday evening through Monday morning due to a dangerous holiday weekend heat wave.
Montgomery County officials have issued an extended heat emergency warning from Wednesday evening through Monday morning due to a dangerous holiday weekend heat wave.
2 hospitalized, 23 displaced after massive Woodbridge apartment fire
A massive, two-alarm apartment fire early Wednesday morning left two people hospitalized and displaced nearly two dozen residents from their homes in Prince William County.
A massive, two-alarm apartment fire early Wednesday morning left two people hospitalized and displaced nearly two dozen residents from their homes in Prince William County.
DMV prepares for extreme heat wave ahead of July 4th holiday
Extreme heat is here for July 4th weekend. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart highlights cooling centers in Prince George's County. Plus, our Jennifer Delgado has the latest from the National Mall.
Extreme heat is here for July 4th weekend. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart highlights cooling centers in Prince George's County. Plus, our Jennifer Delgado has the latest from the National Mall.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding at MSG, AP source reports
A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.
A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.
Scorching heat hits the DMV; USA faces Bosnia tonight
TOP HEADLINES: The DMV is bracing for a scorching heat wave, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees. Plus, the US plays Bosnia and Herzegovina Wednesday.
TOP HEADLINES: The DMV is bracing for a scorching heat wave, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees. Plus, the US plays Bosnia and Herzegovina Wednesday.
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
2 in custody after raising flag, proposing at top of Empire State Building spire
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded. A law enforcement expert reacts.
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded. A law enforcement expert reacts.
Empire State Building climbers: Who are the 'Skywalkers?'
The couple who climbed on top of the Empire State Building are known “rooftoppers," Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
The couple who climbed on top of the Empire State Building are known “rooftoppers," Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag in apparent proposal stunt
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
Metro Shutdown to Impact Wisconsin Avenue
Chris Conklin, Director of Montgomery County Department of Transportation, joins Fox 5's Steve Cheveney to share the Metro shutdown and parking changes set to impact commuters.
Chris Conklin, Director of Montgomery County Department of Transportation, joins Fox 5's Steve Cheveney to share the Metro shutdown and parking changes set to impact commuters.
Supreme Court Issues Major Rulings: Expert Recap
A. Scott Bolden, criminal defense attorney, joins Fox 5's Steve Cheveney to discuss the Supreme Court's major decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and more.
A. Scott Bolden, criminal defense attorney, joins Fox 5's Steve Cheveney to discuss the Supreme Court's major decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and more.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
Supreme Court Rules on Citizenship, Athletes & Finance
Dr. Cayce Myers, professor of political communications at Virginia Tech University, joins Fox 5 to break down the recent Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance.
Dr. Cayce Myers, professor of political communications at Virginia Tech University, joins Fox 5 to break down the recent Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance.
Supreme Court rulings shape birthright citizenship, campaign finance and transgender sports
Attorney Scott Bolden joins FOX 5 to break down several major Supreme Court rulings, including the court’s decision on birthright citizenship, a ruling on transgender athletes in school sports and a campaign finance decision that could affect how political parties coordinate with candidates. Bolden explains why the birthright citizenship ruling was not surprising to many legal experts, what Congress could try next and how the court’s latest decisions show its role in shaping immigration, executive power, voting rights and other major national issues.
Attorney Scott Bolden joins FOX 5 to break down several major Supreme Court rulings, including the court’s decision on birthright citizenship, a ruling on transgender athletes in school sports and a campaign finance decision that could affect how political parties coordinate with candidates. Bolden explains why the birthright citizenship ruling was not surprising to many legal experts, what Congress could try next and how the court’s latest decisions show its role in shaping immigration, executive power, voting rights and other major national issues.
What new laws take effect in D.C., Maryland and Virginia?
Dozens of new laws are now on the books in D.C., Maryland and Virginia as of July 1. FOX 5 breaks down some of the biggest changes, including new rules for dangerous drivers in Virginia, school cell phone policies in Maryland and a minimum wage increase in the District. In Virginia, judges can now order some drivers caught going 100 mph or more to install speed-limiting technology. Maryland schools are preparing for a statewide bell-to-bell cell phone policy, while D.C.’s minimum wage is increasing to $18.40 an hour.
Dozens of new laws are now on the books in D.C., Maryland and Virginia as of July 1. FOX 5 breaks down some of the biggest changes, including new rules for dangerous drivers in Virginia, school cell phone policies in Maryland and a minimum wage increase in the District. In Virginia, judges can now order some drivers caught going 100 mph or more to install speed-limiting technology. Maryland schools are preparing for a statewide bell-to-bell cell phone policy, while D.C.’s minimum wage is increasing to $18.40 an hour.
DC heat wave brings July 4th safety warnings
The D.C. region is facing dangerous heat as July 4th and America 250 celebrations get underway. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reports from the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, where some people were getting outside early before temperatures climb. Officials are reminding people to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and light-colored clothing, check on vulnerable neighbors and keep pets off hot pavement. Fire officials are also warning people to properly dispose of hot coals and fireworks, and to follow local laws where backyard fireworks are banned.
The D.C. region is facing dangerous heat as July 4th and America 250 celebrations get underway. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reports from the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, where some people were getting outside early before temperatures climb. Officials are reminding people to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and light-colored clothing, check on vulnerable neighbors and keep pets off hot pavement. Fire officials are also warning people to properly dispose of hot coals and fireworks, and to follow local laws where backyard fireworks are banned.
Mexico ends 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance to Round of 16
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, ending a 40-year knockout-stage winless drought.
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, ending a 40-year knockout-stage winless drought.
Bowie police search for 3 suspects in jewelry store smash-and-grab
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects caught on camera during a swift smash-and-grab jewelry heist over the weekend.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects caught on camera during a swift smash-and-grab jewelry heist over the weekend.
Heat wave threatens DMV July 4th events; fire officials warn of safety risks
With Fourth of July celebrations just days away, communities across the D.C. region are keeping a close eye on the weather as high temperatures threaten to impact holiday festivities.
With Fourth of July celebrations just days away, communities across the D.C. region are keeping a close eye on the weather as high temperatures threaten to impact holiday festivities.
Heat wave begins Wednesday across DMV; 1 dead after fire at DC apartment
The FOX 5 D.C. news team has your latest top headlines from the 10 p.m. Wednesday show.
The FOX 5 D.C. news team has your latest top headlines from the 10 p.m. Wednesday show.