Fredericksburg neighbors startled by early morning gunfire, heavy police presence

Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood. 

Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
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The Board of the Kennedy Center voted unanimously to rename the center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the latest. 

Frederick County Public Schools putting cameras inside some classrooms

You'll already find cameras in many school hallways and on school buses. Now, though, Frederick County Public Schools is putting them inside some classrooms.

Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1

Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding starting on Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work.

Fredericksburg neighbors startled by early morning gunfire, heavy police presence
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Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood. 

Teen in critical condition after bbeing stabbed at Parkdale High School
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A teen remains in critical condition after being stabbed at a high school in Prince George's County on Thursday. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest details. 

President Trump announces "Patriot Games" for America250
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President Trump announced the first-ever "Patriot Games," a four day athletic event featuring two high school athletes from each state competing in Fall 2026.

Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say

A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

DC weather: Rain, gusty winds move in Thursday evening

The Washington, D.C., region began with a chilly start Thursday as rain and gusty winds are expected to move into the area later this evening.

Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data

President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.

US admits failure in deadly DCA midair plane collision

The U.S. government is taking responsibility for the deadly midair collision over the Potomac. The Justice Department now acknowledges failures in the crash that killed 67 people on the night of Jan. 29.

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife

Brian Walshe was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for the murder of his wife, who vanished nearly three years ago and whose body has never been found. The sentence carries no possibility of parole.

Prince George's County high school lockdown lifted after stabbing
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The lockdown at Parkdale High School in Prince George's County was lifted following the stabbing of a student on Thursday morning, school officials say.