Maryland man charged with traveling to have sex with 9-year-old in DC, officials say
A Maryland man was arrested and charged with traveling to engage in sexual conduct with a nine-year-old girl, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced on Tuesday.
A Maryland man was arrested and charged with traveling to engage in sexual conduct with a nine-year-old girl, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced on Tuesday.
COVID-19 vaccine confusion as new federal guidelines issued
There?s confusion across the DMV amid new federal regulations surrounding who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.
There?s confusion across the DMV amid new federal regulations surrounding who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.
Friends: Woman feared reporting abuse due to immigration status
A woman who died in Fairfax County this week was reportedly afraid to report her boyfriend for alleged abuse because she was undocumented.
A woman who died in Fairfax County this week was reportedly afraid to report her boyfriend for alleged abuse because she was undocumented.
Trump's DC crime emergency declaration set to end Wednesday
While there's been a lot of criticism of the Trump administration?s federal takeover of D.C. from all angles, how do people living in some of the most crime-ridden neighborhoods feel about it? FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live in Southeast D.C. with a look at that.
While there's been a lot of criticism of the Trump administration?s federal takeover of D.C. from all angles, how do people living in some of the most crime-ridden neighborhoods feel about it? FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live in Southeast D.C. with a look at that.
Historic Maryland tall ship on display at The Wharf
You can step aboard history at the Wharf D.C. this week! The public is invited to a free deck tour of the iconic�Maryland Dove. It's a tall ship that is a recreation of a 17th-century trading vessel and FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is there on board.�
You can step aboard history at the Wharf D.C. this week! The public is invited to a free deck tour of the iconic�Maryland Dove. It's a tall ship that is a recreation of a 17th-century trading vessel and FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is there on board.�
Businesses impacted by Purple Line construction
Mom-and-pop shops around Silver Spring and Takoma Park are struggling to stay open due to ongoing Purple Line construction. FOX 5's Homa Bash spoke with small business owners who have been worried about making ends meet.
Mom-and-pop shops around Silver Spring and Takoma Park are struggling to stay open due to ongoing Purple Line construction. FOX 5's Homa Bash spoke with small business owners who have been worried about making ends meet.
President Trump's crime emergency order for DC is set to end soon
President Donald Trump's crime emergency order is set to end September 10 in D.C.
President Donald Trump's crime emergency order is set to end September 10 in D.C.
Israeli airstrike targets Hamas leadership in Qatar
Harley Lippman, a foreign policy expert, stated his thoughts on the likelihood of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. He explained the Israeli military's mind shift after the large-scale invasion on October 7th, 2023.
Harley Lippman, a foreign policy expert, stated his thoughts on the likelihood of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. He explained the Israeli military's mind shift after the large-scale invasion on October 7th, 2023.
'We need help:' Silver Spring businesses say Purple Line construction driving them to the brink
Businesses impacted by Purple Line construction in downtown Silver Spring say they are desperate for help after three years of local roads being shut down.
Businesses impacted by Purple Line construction in downtown Silver Spring say they are desperate for help after three years of local roads being shut down.
Maryland and Virginia gas stations rank among best in US
A new national survey has ranked several gas stations in Maryland and Virginia among the top independent stops in the country.
A new national survey has ranked several gas stations in Maryland and Virginia among the top independent stops in the country.
Trump's DC crime emergency order is set to expire on Wednesday
With President Donald Trump's emergency order set to expire in less than 24 hours, Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses the future of crime in the District of Columbia. She noted that, despite the official dates of the order, the National Guard will remain in the District until at least the end of November.
With President Donald Trump's emergency order set to expire in less than 24 hours, Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses the future of crime in the District of Columbia. She noted that, despite the official dates of the order, the National Guard will remain in the District until at least the end of November.
Maryland softball coach arrested on sex offense charges: police
A Maryland softball coach has been arrested on multiple sex offense charges, including rape, assault, child sex abuse, and soliciting child pornography, according to police.
A Maryland softball coach has been arrested on multiple sex offense charges, including rape, assault, child sex abuse, and soliciting child pornography, according to police.
Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC
Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,
Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches 2026 reelection campaign
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has officially launched his 2026 reelection bid.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has officially launched his 2026 reelection bid.
Trump’s DC crime emergency order set to expire Wednesday
President Donald Trump’s crime emergency order in the District of Columbia is set to expire within 24 hours, but federal law enforcement and National Guard troops are expected to remain on the streets for now.
President Donald Trump’s crime emergency order in the District of Columbia is set to expire within 24 hours, but federal law enforcement and National Guard troops are expected to remain on the streets for now.
Decomposing body found in abandoned Tesla registered to singer D4vd
A decomposing body was found in a Tesla reportedly registered to singer D4vd several days after it was abandoned and taken to a Hollywood tow yard.
A decomposing body was found in a Tesla reportedly registered to singer D4vd several days after it was abandoned and taken to a Hollywood tow yard.
Teacher who claimed Centreville HS staff member funded student's abortion speaks out
Virginia State Police are continuing to investigate after allegations surfaced that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
Virginia State Police are continuing to investigate after allegations surfaced that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
Fairfax County teacher responds to student abortion allegations
A growing controversy is unfolding in Fairfax County Public Schools following explosive allegations that a staff member at Centreville High School arranged an abortion for a student without notifying her parents. The school board is scheduled to hold a work session Tuesday, where the issue could surface for discussion. FOX 5?s Maureen Umeh is reporting live from outside school headquarters in Falls Church with the latest developments.
A growing controversy is unfolding in Fairfax County Public Schools following explosive allegations that a staff member at Centreville High School arranged an abortion for a student without notifying her parents. The school board is scheduled to hold a work session Tuesday, where the issue could surface for discussion. FOX 5?s Maureen Umeh is reporting live from outside school headquarters in Falls Church with the latest developments.
Dacara Thompson Murder: Neighbor spotted suspicious activity
A neighbor of the suspect accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson is speaking out exclusively to FOX 5. Cody Parsons says he witnessed suspicious behavior from 35-year-old Hugo Hernandez-Mendez following Dacara's disappearance. Cody tells FOX 5 he lives next door to the alleged illegal immigrant who police say killed Dacara Thompson inside his bedroom in a bowie Maryland home.
A neighbor of the suspect accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson is speaking out exclusively to FOX 5. Cody Parsons says he witnessed suspicious behavior from 35-year-old Hugo Hernandez-Mendez following Dacara's disappearance. Cody tells FOX 5 he lives next door to the alleged illegal immigrant who police say killed Dacara Thompson inside his bedroom in a bowie Maryland home.
Fourth attempt at Bristow data center vote set for Tuesday
For the fourth time, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on the proposed Bristow Data Center Campus and residents are asking if this time it will actually happen.
For the fourth time, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on the proposed Bristow Data Center Campus and residents are asking if this time it will actually happen.



















