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.
US Marshals offer $10,000 reward for Landover homicide suspect as search renewed
Nearly six years after 22-year-old Andre Lamont Cox Jr. was shot and killed during a robbery in Landover, authorities are renewing their search for his suspected killer.
Nearly six years after 22-year-old Andre Lamont Cox Jr. was shot and killed during a robbery in Landover, authorities are renewing their search for his suspected killer.
Montgomery County rolls out emergency plans for upcoming holiday heat wave
Officials are preparing for a "quadruple threat" of extreme heat, severe storms, grid strain and packed Independence Day crowds. The county plans to open multiple cooling centers and is urging residents to practice heat safety, check on vulnerable neighbors and protect their pets.
Officials are preparing for a "quadruple threat" of extreme heat, severe storms, grid strain and packed Independence Day crowds. The county plans to open multiple cooling centers and is urging residents to practice heat safety, check on vulnerable neighbors and protect their pets.
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship; DMV braces for record-breaking heat wave
The FOX 5 D.C. news team has your latest top headlines from the 6 p.m. Tuesday show.
The FOX 5 D.C. news team has your latest top headlines from the 6 p.m. Tuesday show.
Judges block Virginia assault weapons ban ahead of July 1 implementation
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
New draft master plan reveals vision for neighborhood around future RFK stadium
The District has revealed its first comprehensive vision for the future of the 180-acre RFK Stadium campus.
The District has revealed its first comprehensive vision for the future of the 180-acre RFK Stadium campus.
Teen arrested in connection with Gaithersburg armed carjacking and murder
An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed carjacking in connection with the fatal shooting of a Gaithersburg man in April.
An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed carjacking in connection with the fatal shooting of a Gaithersburg man in April.
Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says
Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.
Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.
Teen faces gun charges after weapons found following DC church shooting
A 16-year-old boy faces multiple firearms charges after police found two guns in his backpacks while interviewing witnesses of a double shooting Monday at a Northeast D.C. church.
A 16-year-old boy faces multiple firearms charges after police found two guns in his backpacks while interviewing witnesses of a double shooting Monday at a Northeast D.C. church.
Teen allegedly hits off-duty officer, crashes into Maryland home
A 15-year-old driver is in custody after allegedly striking an off-duty police officer’s vehicle and subsequently crashing into a residential home in Montgomery County.
A 15-year-old driver is in custody after allegedly striking an off-duty police officer’s vehicle and subsequently crashing into a residential home in Montgomery County.
Driver charged in connection with fatal Seven Corners hit-and-run
A driver has turned himself in and faces felony charges more than a month after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Fairfax County.
A driver has turned himself in and faces felony charges more than a month after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Fairfax County.
New Virginia laws starting July 1: Pay transparency, rent rules and more
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
Fairfax County police chief calls search and rescue facility fire arson as suspect search continues
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday called the fire that destroyed the county’s Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Lorton an act of arson, saying the suspects must be identified and charged as the investigation moves forward.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday called the fire that destroyed the county’s Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Lorton an act of arson, saying the suspects must be identified and charged as the investigation moves forward.
What is a heat dome? How will it impact the DC, Maryland and Virginia region?
If you’ve been outside in the DMV this week, you already know something’s brewing. By Wednesday, that "something" has a name: heat dome. And this one is shaping up to be a doozy, arriving right as the region gears up for a big Fourth of July weekend.
If you’ve been outside in the DMV this week, you already know something’s brewing. By Wednesday, that "something" has a name: heat dome. And this one is shaping up to be a doozy, arriving right as the region gears up for a big Fourth of July weekend.
Maryland declares State of Preparedness ahead of dangerous heat wave
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a heat wave expected to bring dangerously hot conditions and extreme heat index values to the state from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a heat wave expected to bring dangerously hot conditions and extreme heat index values to the state from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
2 men shot near DC church holding a stop the violence campaign
A gun violence prevention event in northeast Washington was disrupted Monday by a double shooting that left two men injured near a local church.
A gun violence prevention event in northeast Washington was disrupted Monday by a double shooting that left two men injured near a local church.
Extreme Heat Watch, Heat Advisory issued as dangerous conditions grip the DMV
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
1 dead after 2 alarm fire at DC high rise apartment
One person has died after a two‑alarm fire early Tuesday at a 10‑story high‑rise apartment building in southeast Washington.
One person has died after a two‑alarm fire early Tuesday at a 10‑story high‑rise apartment building in southeast Washington.
The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is over
The LeBron James era with the Lakers is over. His agent Rich Paul announced Tuesday that the NBA superstar will continue his career outside of Los Angeles, leaving the Lakers to build around Luka Doncic.
The LeBron James era with the Lakers is over. His agent Rich Paul announced Tuesday that the NBA superstar will continue his career outside of Los Angeles, leaving the Lakers to build around Luka Doncic.
Bottled water available free at Freedom 250 Salute to America event inside secure zone
A Freedom250 contact told FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick that bottled water will be available free of charge inside the secure Salute to America fireworks viewing zone, with additional concessions for sale.
A Freedom250 contact told FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick that bottled water will be available free of charge inside the secure Salute to America fireworks viewing zone, with additional concessions for sale.



















